We’re all guilty of hoarding things we no longer need or that serve no purpose in our lives. Clutter in our closets, kitchen drawers, attics, and other corners of the house is so commonplace that we don’t even notice it. It’s time to cut down on hoarding, adopt a more minimalist lifestyle, and create more storage space for the things we actually need. The dilemma is, where should we start?
Decluttering your entire home may seem like a daunting process, causing stress and anxiety. That is why I came up with a list of stuff that I, and many others, keep around the house but could do without. Things that take up space yet are rarely or never used. This is a generic list that is simple to follow. Not everything may be relevant to you, but use it as a starting point and begin your decluttering journey today. The process will be fast and easy, and you won’t miss any of it once you’re done. Just remember to dispose of items responsibly. Donate, recycle, sell, or discard; we don’t want everything to end up in a landfill.
Kitchen Decluttering List
- All expired food in your fridge/freezer/pantry
- Herbs and spices you don’t and won’t use
- Flavoured tea/coffee/beverages that no one likes
- Nonstick cookware that has lost its coating
- Excess utensils, crockery, and cutlery
- Chipped mugs and plates.
- Plastic containers missing their lids
- Delivery plastic boxes: save only the ones that look good
- Broken appliances
- Duplicate kitchen gadgets
- Appliances you haven’t used for the last year
- Extra Tumblers, normal water bottles, and thermoses—save the ones you actually use
- Dull knives that cannot be sharpened
- Old cutting boards that need replacing
- Take out menus/pamphlets
- Plastic cutlery, condiment packets, and straws from the fast food and takeout
- Recipe books that are never used
- Instruction manuals for appliances you no longer have
- Dirty, stained cleaning cloths and tea towels
- Extra plastic grocery bags – you can’t keep collecting them
- Cleaning supplies that you don’t use
- Dried-up dish sponges
- Expired fire extinguishers
Living Room Decluttering List
- Old magazines – discard any that are more than six months old
- Extra drink coasters
- Board games with missing pieces
- Plants that have died or are nearly dead
- Art that you no longer enjoy
- Decor items that make the area feel cluttered or do not fit the space
- Old diffuser oils or potpourri
- Extra cushions, as well as ones that have fallen flat
- Excess Furniture
- Throws and cushion covers that are old and faded
Bedroom Decluttering List
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