50 Easy Things To Declutter This Weekend

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A checklist to declutter your home.

Do you feel like no matter how much cleaning you do…

Your home STILL looks messy?

Yes? I have a perfectly logical explanation– It’s time to declutter.

Clutter in the home may show up in lots of different ways.

It might be random items scattered along your countertops (that don’t belong there).

Or a closet full of clothes you haven’t worn in 2 years.

Either way– it’s time to tackle it once and for all.

What are the benefits of decluttering?

Why is decluttering important?

Not only does physical clutter cause our homes to be messy, it also affects us on a deeper level.

Clutter affects our stress levels, our ability to focus, and can even make us more likely to make unhealthy eating choices (source).

All the more reason to toss the stuff you no longer need and use. Right?

Plus, having less stuff overall sure makes it a heck of a lot easier to maintain a clean house.

(Pssst… Do you struggle to KEEP your home clean? Here’s a simple solution.)

Questions to ask when decluttering

Decluttering isn’t always easy. That’s the honest truth.

You mind will come up with all sorts of excuses to keep something when it’s time to decide whether to toss or keep.

But there are a few questions you can ask yourself to make the decision a tad bit easier:

• Have I worn or used this item in the past year?
• Does it serve an actual purpose or is it just taking up space?
• Do I (really) have any intentions on using this item in the near future?
• Is it worth fixing?
• Would I purchase this again?

Where to start decluttering

Not sure where to start?

Here are 50 (not so obvious) things you can declutter (toss, donate, or possibly even sell if it’s still in good shape) right now!

1. Expired food in your fridge, freezer, and pantry
2. Expired vitamins/supplements/medications
3. Expired spices and seasonings
4. Unused cookbooks
5. Mugs and glasses you “just don’t like” to drink out of
6. Cooking utensils you don’t use
7. Scratched up nonstick pans
8. Small kitchen appliances (Do you really need 3 coffee makers?)
9. Lids with no containers (and vice versa)
10. Sponges/brushes/scrubbers that are worn out and gross
11. Worn out oven mitts with holes
12. Night stand clutter
13. Unnecessary decor
14. Old shoe boxes
15. Jewelry you no longer wear/like
16. Clothes that no longer fit/are not comfortable to wear
17. Shoes you never wear or find uncomfortable
18. Misc. accessories you don’t use
19. Socks that do not have matches
20. Earrings without matches
21. Underwear that isn’t comfortable or that is worn out
22. Ripped or damaged sheets/pillowcases/blankets
23. Old makeup you’ve had forever
24. Empty (or almost empty) product bottles
25. Hair styling tools you never use
26. Old contact lens cases
27. Dried up nail polish
28. Old nail files
29. Unused purses/handbags/wallets
30. Old backpacks that are collecting dust
31. Books you will never read again
32. Old textbooks from college
33. Magazines
34. Old receipts
35. Dictionaries and encyclopedias
36. CDs and DVDs
37. Pens and markers that no longer work
38. Broken crayons and other art supplies
39. Kid’s toys that are no longer played with or are broken
40. Games and puzzles with missing pieces
41. Exercise equipment you no longer use
42. Remote controls that go to nothing
43. Broken or outdated electronics
44. Old screen protectors of phone covers
45. Old product manuals that are cluttering up your drawers
46. Holiday decorations you never put up
47. Bridesmaid/old prom dresses
48. Magnets you never use on the fridge
49. Old business cards
50. Old notebooks/planners

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