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When life feels cluttered, it can make everything more stressful. Taking the time to declutter will not only create space in your home but also help free up your mind. Whether it’s the kitchen, kids’ room, or office, decluttering doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Here’s a detailed guide on how you can tackle 100 items in your home right now!
1-10: Kitchen
The kitchen can quickly become a dumping ground for expired food, mismatched storage containers, and unused gadgets. Start with these small steps to clear out unnecessary items.
- Expired food in the pantry – throw away expired items.
- Expired spices – spices lose flavour over time; toss the old ones.
- Old or mismatched tupperware – keep only what you need and toss containers without lids.
- Duplicate cooking utensils – donate or recycle any duplicates.
- Chipped plates or bowls – get rid of damaged dishware.
- Unused or broken appliances – if it’s broken or rarely used, it’s time to let go.
- Excess water bottles – keep only a few and recycle the rest.
- Expired canned goods – check for cans past their expiration date.
- Takeout menus you never use – recycle old or duplicate menus.
- Stained dish towels – replace old, stained towels with fresh ones.
11-20: Bathroom
Bathrooms can easily collect old products, half-used bottles, and expired toiletries. This is a good place to start with decluttering because it’s quick and straightforward.
- Expired toiletries – toss anything that’s past its expiration date.
- Old makeup – makeup has a shelf life; if it’s old, it’s time to bin it.
- Empty shampoo or soap bottles – recycle or throw away empty bottles.
- Unused skincare products – If it’s been sitting untouched, consider donating.
- Expired medications – safely dispose of expired meds.
- Old or worn-out towels – replace tattered towels with newer ones.
- Hair tools you never use – donate or toss unused tools.
- Half-used beauty samples – use them up or throw them out.
- Broken jewellery – repair or discard broken pieces.
- Expired sunscreen – sunscreen loses effectiveness over time, so bin expired ones.
21-30: Wardrobe
Closets can become overcrowded with items that no longer fit, are out of style, or are simply worn out. By decluttering your wardrobe, you’ll have more room for clothes you actually love and wear.
- Clothes that no longer fit – donate or sell clothes that don’t fit.
- Shoes you never wear – get rid of shoes that are uncomfortable or out of style.
- Socks with holes or no match – throw away or recycle old, mismatched socks.
- Worn-out underwear – toss any worn-out or uncomfortable pieces.
- Old coats or jackets – donate or sell coats you no longer use.
- Handbags or purses you don’t use – donate or sell unused bags.
- Clothes with stains or tears – repair, repurpose, or recycle damaged clothes.
- Out-of-style accessories – let go of accessories you no longer love.
- Old belts – keep only the ones you wear regularly.
- Clothes you haven’t worn in over a year – if it hasn’t been worn in 12 months, it’s time to let go.
31-40: Bedroom
A peaceful bedroom is key for a restful night’s sleep. Clear out anything that’s cluttering your space, from old bedding to extra blankets and broken electronics.
- Worn-out bedding – donate or recycle old sheets and pillowcases.
- Extra pillows taking up space – keep only the pillows you use.
- Unread books on the nightstand – return unread books to the shelf or donate them.
- Broken or mismatched hangers – toss broken hangers and streamline your closet.
- Jewellery you don’t wear – donate or sell unused pieces.
- Random items under the bed – clear out anything gathering dust under the bed.
- Loose change collecting dust – gather it and use it or donate.
- Half-burnt candles – recycle or discard candles that are nearly done.
- Outdated or broken electronics – recycle or dispose of broken electronics.
- Extra blankets you don’t use – keep only a few and donate the rest.
41-50: Living Room
The living room can easily accumulate clutter from unused decorations to forgotten magazines. Decluttering here will help make your living space more inviting and comfortable.
- Unused decorative items – donate or sell decorations you no longer love.
- Worn-out cushions or throws – replace worn-out soft furnishings with fresh ones.
- DVDs or CDs you never watch or listen to – donate or sell unused media.
- Old remotes or batteries – recycle old electronics.
- Outdated magazines – recycle old magazines.
- Toys left in the living room – return toys to their rightful place.
- Unused board games or puzzles – donate games that are no longer played.
- Knick-knacks collecting dust – let go of small items that no longer hold meaning.
- Broken lamps or lights – repair or recycle broken lighting.
- Outdated picture frames – replace or discard old frames.
51-60: Office
A cluttered workspace can hinder productivity. Streamline your office supplies and remove outdated items to create a more focused environment.
- Old documents you no longer need – shred and recycle unnecessary paperwork.
- Broken pens or highlighters – toss out pens that don’t work.
- Notebooks with only a few pages left – use them up or recycle.
- Receipts you don’t need anymore – sort and shred old receipts.
- Paperclips and rubber bands that have multiplied – keep only what you need.
- Expired coupons or gift cards – discard expired or unused ones.
- Outdated business cards – recycle business cards from old contacts.
- Old manuals for electronics – recycle manuals for items you no longer own.
- Broken office supplies – throw out broken staplers, hole punchers, etc.
- Unused notebooks or diaries – donate or recycle unused notebooks.
61-80: Children’s Room
Children’s rooms are often filled with toys, clothes, and school items that are no longer needed. By clearing out unused items, you’ll create more space for your children to play and grow.
Clothes:
- Outgrown clothes – donate clothes that no longer fit.
- Worn-out shoes – recycle or discard worn-out shoes.
- Old school papers – sort through and recycle outdated papers.
- Broken or unused art supplies – toss out dried-up markers and paint.
- Unused bedding or blankets – keep only what’s necessary.
- Outgrown pyjamas – donate or repurpose old sleepwear.
- Unwanted posters or wall art – replace old posters with new ones.
- Unused backpacks or school bags – donate school bags that aren’t in use.
- Damaged books – recycle damaged or torn books.
- Excess or broken hangers – simplify their closet by removing extras.
Toys:
- Toys with missing parts – discard incomplete toys.
- Toys your children have outgrown – donate toys that are no longer age-appropriate.
- Duplicate toys – let go of duplicate items.
- Broken or damaged toys – repair or discard broken toys.
- Toys they’ve lost interest in – donate toys that no longer excite them.
- Unused stuffed animals – keep a few favourites, and donate the rest.
- Unused dolls – pass on dolls that are no longer played with.
- Puzzle pieces with missing parts – toss incomplete puzzles.
- Battery-operated toys with dead batteries – replace batteries or discard toys.
- Excess toy cars or action figures – simplify by keeping only the favourites.
81-90: Sentimental Items
Sentimental items can be hard to let go of, but clearing out duplicates or items that no longer bring joy can make space for the memories that really matter.
- Duplicates of photos – keep the best, and toss duplicates.
- Cards or letters you don’t need to keep – hold onto only the most meaningful ones.
- Souvenirs from past holidays that hold no meaning – let go of items that don’t spark joy.
- Trophies or awards from years ago – keep only the ones that hold special significance.
- Old calendars – recycle outdated calendars.
- Birthday or Christmas cards from years ago – hold onto special ones, and recycle the rest.
- Event programmes you don’t need – recycle old programmes or brochures.
- Unwanted framed artwork – donate or sell artwork you no longer like.
- Travel brochures or maps – recycle brochures from past trips.
- Old photo albums you never look at – digitise photos or discard albums.
91-100: Miscellaneous
The odds and ends that collect around the house can be the hardest to keep in check. By decluttering these miscellaneous items, you’ll create more space and get rid of unnecessary clutter.
- Chargers or cords that no longer work – recycle old or broken chargers.
- Phone cases you don’t use anymore – donate or discard unused cases.
- Unused travel mugs or thermoses – donate extras.
- Gift bags or wrapping paper you don’t like – recycle or pass them on.
- Duplicate stationery supplies – donate what you won’t use.
- Random keys you don’t remember the use for – toss or label unknown keys.
- Bags from shops you’ll never use – recycle or dispose of old shopping bags.
- Broken sunglasses – repair or toss them.
- Unused keychains – donate keychains you don’t use.
- Instruction manuals for items you no longer own – recycle old manuals.
Decluttering doesn’t need to be a stressful task. By starting with these 100 items, you’ll create a more peaceful, organised home. Remember to take it one step at a time, and before you know it, your space will be transformed!