100 Easy Things to Get Rid of Right Now
Today I’m going to share a decluttering checklist with you. This guide will help you declutter every room in your home and make decluttering easier.
If your house is so cluttered, you don’t know where to start or what to purge, this is the plan you can try. Follow this declutter list of 100 easy things to get rid of to help you declutter your home fast.
Decluttering your house doesn’t have to be hard. You don’t need to purge all stuff in one day. Start small. Spend 15 minutes daily decluttering any area in your home and do it consistently. You’ll see amazing results sooner than you think.
Before you start decluttering, get 3 bags and 1 basket ready. Label them “Trash”, “Donate” and “Recycle”. And put those items you want to keep in the basket.
Be ruthless when you declutter your home. When you find yourself feeling stuck, here are the questions you can ask yourself to determine whether to keep the item or not:
Do I use it regularly? Does it fit me or my home? Do I love it? (If you love it, do you have space for it?)
I’ve created a decluttering checklist for you to help you declutter quickly. Scroll down and sign up to grab this free printable 100 Things to Declutter Checklist.
Are you ready for this declutter challenge? Get started with the easier tasks first, your purse!
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A List of Things to Declutter from Your Home
Purse
1. Old receipts that are not for tax purposes
2. Loose papers and old tissues
3. Empty gift cards
4. Loyalty cards (I use an app Stocard to store all my rewards cards. I only have to show the barcode on my phone, have it scanned by the cashier and get the points)
Phone or Tablet
5. Remove unused apps
6. Limit or turn off notifications from apps
7. Delete unused files (Back up important files to your computer or external hard drive)
8. Delete unwanted photos
9. Unsubscribe from the emails you no longer need
Living Room
10. Old magazines
11. Outdated or broken decorative items
12. Unused picture frames that don’t hold pictures
13. Old and tired couch pillows
14. Dead plants
15. Old VHS tapes or DVDs you haven’t watched in the past two years
16. CDs that no one listens to anymore
17. Old gaming consoles and video games your kids no longer play
18. Random chargers, wires, cords, and cables
19. Old or broken electronics
20. Junk mail piles (Recycle all the flyers and cut the paper clutter by signing up for online billing)
21. Candles you don’t like the scent of
22. Unwanted gifts
23. Excess vases and plant pots
24. Clear off flat surfaces
Kitchen
25. Old Condiments
26. Old Spices
27. Expired food
28. Duplicate kitchen gadgets
29. Mismatched Tupperware
30. Excess food storage containers
31. Extra water bottles, cups and mugs
32. Unused pots and pans
33. Chipped plates and cups
34. Excess baking and cookie sheets
35. Unused or broken small appliances
36. Cookbooks (You can now find all the best recipes online)
37. Take-out menus
38. Placemats, tablecloths and table runners you never use
39. Expired medication
40. Unused or expired vitamins and supplements
41. Cleaning supplies you no longer use
42. Clean out the junk drawer
43. Purge unused items under the sink
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Bedrooms
44. Old eyeglasses
45. Sunglasses you don’t wear anymore
46. Unworn and unwanted clothing
47. Unused wallets, purses and backpacks
48. Worn-out bras and underwear
49. Bathing suits and accessories like swim hats and cover-ups that you don’t love
50. Unused coats and jackets (they take up a lot of space)
51. Excess hats, scarves and gloves
52. Excess hangers
53. Pajamas you never wear
54. Uncomfortable shoes
55. Mismatched or stretched-out socks
56. Tights and pantyhose you never wear
57. Extra buttons
58. Dingy sheets and linens
59. Old perfumes or perfumes you don’t like the smell of
60. Outdated or unworn jewelry
61. Clear the nightstands/ bedside tables
62. Clear the vanity table
63. Things under the bed that haven’t been used for years
64. Old cosmetics
65. Make-up brushes you don’t use
66. Dried-up beauty products (nail polish, mascara, etc)
67. Free samples or travel-size toiletries
68. Old or unwanted skin and body care products (sunscreen, lotion, razor, shaving cream, etc)
69. Old or unused hair products (hair gel, hair dyes, straighteners, curlers, etc)
70. Hair accessories (hair ties, hairbands, hairpins, hair clips, hair combs, etc)
71. Dingy towels and washcloths
72. Bath toys your kids don’t play with
73. Old toilet brushes
74. Unused cleaning supplies under the sink
Playroom
75. Outgrown toys
76. Outgrown books
77. Board games and puzzles that no one interested
78. Excess stuffed animals
79. Piles of school papers and artwork
80. Old or broken art supplies
81. Unwanted play clothes
Office
82. Dried out pens and markers
83. Old papers or documents that are not for tax purposes
84. Expired insurance cards, documents and warranties
85. Owner’s Manuals (Get rid of them if you can find them online)
86. Books you won’t read again
87. Ripped wrapping papers
88. Unfinished craft project you have no intention to work on it
89. Broken or rusty hand tools and tool sets
90. Duplicate tools
91. Old paint cans
92. Unused or broken seasonal and holiday decorations
93. Fitness and sports equipment you don’t use
94. Baby gears you no longer use
95. Empty cardboard boxes
96. Outdoor toys your kids no longer play with
97. Old or unwanted furniture
98. Old rugs
99. Worn or damaged gardening tools and equipment
100. Expired garden and motor vehicle chemicals
Related post about living a more minimal life:
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Final Thoughts on Declutter Your Home
Tackling a big mountain of clutter at home can be quite intimidating. That’s why we include a free printable declutter your home checklist for you.
You can purge one thing a day or declutter one room a day. Work at your own pace and do what is comfortable for you so that you’ll feel less overwhelmed.
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5 Easy Ways to Simplify Your Home
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