Summer is in full swing and it’s too hot to go outside. Why not take some time to freshen up your living space. Here’s a guide to quickly declutter every space of your home!
In the Kitchen
- Expired spices and condiments
- Containers with missing lids
- Lids with missing containers
- Chipped, stained, or faded mugs and plates
- Old takeout menus, utensils, and condiment packets
In the Bathroom
- Expired skincare and makeup (makeup generally has a shelf life of one year)
- Dried-up nail polish
- Empty bottles
- Broken and stretched out hair ties
- Old toothbrushes
In the Bedroom
- Worn out socks with holes or socks with no matches
- Old or unread books
- Old or broken jewelry
- Old bedding or mismatched sheets
- Flat or stained pillows
In the Closet
- Shoes that hurt your feet
- Clothes that no longer fit or haven’t been worn in a year
- Bags, scarves, and accessories you forgot you had
- Old belts that are worn, don’t fit, or are out of style
- Clothes that need repairs (but you never fix them)
In the Living Room
- DVDs/ CDs you never watch or listen to
- Random cables you don’t use
- Old magazines and newspapers
- Board games or puzzles with missing pieces
- Throw blanks that have seen better days
In the Kids’ Room/ Playroom
- Clothes that no longer fit or are stained
- Broken toys or toys with missing pieces
- School papers you no longer need
- Dried-out markers and art supplies
- Small toys that come with fast food meals or party favors
In the Office/ Desk Area
- Pens and office supplies that don’t work
- Old paperwork or documents
- Expired coupons
- Outdates receipts and bills that have already been paid (remember, most bills are accessible online!)
- Mystery keys you don’t know what they open
Around the House
- Old greeting cards
- Freebies/ promotional items you don’t use
- Half-used candles with no scent left
- Duplicates of items you don’t need
- Empty gift bags you never use
Garage, Storage, and Junk Drawer
- Old holiday decorations you don’t use
- Dead batteries
- Rusty tools
- Expired cleaning products
- Anything “just in case” that hasn’t been touched in years
Digital Clutter
- Old screenshots and duplicate/ blurry photos
- Unused apps taking up space
- Hundreds of unread emails
- Outdated files
- Subscriptions you forgot about
Sentimental Clutter
- Unused wedding favors
- Old textbooks from school
- Dried flowers from years ago
- Unwanted gifts you’re keeping out of guilt
- That one project you swear you’ll finish but never do
Mental Clutter (Let it go!)
- Guilt over getting rid of things
- Unfinished projects that stress you out
- Toxic social media accounts
- Worrying about what people think
- The idea that decluttering must be perfect
