101 Things To Declutter When You Don’t Know Where To Begin
Decluttering can be a daunting task, especially when you’re surrounded by a seemingly endless amount of stuff. Whether you’re moving to a new home, trying to create a more organized space, or simply looking to simplify your life, decluttering is an essential step. But where do you start? If you’re feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin, here are 101 things you can declutter to kickstart your journey to a more organized and clutter-free life.
- Old magazines
- Expired coupons
- Broken or mismatched socks
- Outdated technology manuals
- Unused or broken electronics
- Empty or dried-up pens
- Clothes that no longer fit or are out of style
- Duplicate kitchen utensils
- Worn-out or uncomfortable shoes
- Broken or chipped dishes
- Expired medications
- Unused or old cosmetics
- Outgrown children’s toys
- Scraps of wrapping paper or ribbon
- Excess hangers
- Empty or nearly empty toiletry bottles
- Outdated calendars or planners
- Single-use plastic bags
- Outdated textbooks or reference books
- Unused craft supplies
- Old receipts (unless for tax purposes)
- Broken jewelry or accessories
- Expired food in the pantry
- Tattered or unused gift bags
- Unused exercise equipment
- Unread or unwanted books
- Old, worn-out towels
- Expired cleaning products
- Outdated or unused smartphone apps
- Old or broken sunglasses
- Unused or outdated holiday decorations
- Random buttons or fasteners
- Instruction manuals for items you no longer own
- Broken or incomplete board games or puzzles
- Old or unused cables and cords
- Empty or nearly empty cleaning supplies
- Free promotional items or swag
- Old or worn-out bedding
- Expired or unused coupons
- Outdated or worn-out wallets or purses
- Empty or nearly empty bottles of condiments
- Unused or broken kitchen appliances
- Outdated or unused computer software
- Old or broken office supplies
- Broken or unused picture frames
- Expired spices in the kitchen
- Worn-out or stained clothing
- Unused or broken gardening tools
- Old or unused smartphone cases
- Broken or outdated headphones
- Empty or unused storage containers
- Outdated or unused greeting cards
- Old or unused sports equipment
- Expired personal care products
- Outdated or unused travel brochures
- Broken or unused power cords
- Worn-out or uncomfortable bras
- Old or unused luggage
- Empty or unused notebooks
- Expired batteries
- Outdated or unused software manuals
- Broken or unused watches
- Old or unused baby items
- Expired or unused gift cards
- Outdated or unused smartphone cases
- Unused or broken musical instruments
- Broken or outdated kitchen gadgets
- Old or unused pet supplies
- Expired or unused lottery tickets
- Outdated or unused DVD or CD cases
- Empty or unused gift boxes
- Worn-out or mismatched bedding
- Broken or unused fitness trackers
- Old or unused travel mugs
- Expired or unused warranties
- Outdated or unused software CDs
- Empty or nearly empty paint cans
- Broken or unused bike accessories
- Old or unused baby clothes
- Expired or unused event tickets
- Outdated or unused smartphone chargers
- Worn-out or uncomfortable underwear
- Broken or unused kitchen knives
- Empty or unused vases
- Expired or unused loyalty cards
- Outdated or unused maps
- Old or unused stationary
- Broken or unused power tools
- Expired or unused subscription services
- Outdated or unused travel adapters
- Empty or unused candle jars
- Worn-out or faded curtains or drapes
- Broken or unused musical CDs
- Old or unused baby bottles
- Expired or unused warranties
- Outdated or unused video games
- Empty or unused food storage containers
- Broken or unused gardening pots
- Old or unused cell phones
- Expired or unused event programs
- Outdated or unused kitchen cookbooks
Remember, decluttering is a personal journey, and everyone’s definition of clutter will vary. Take it one step at a time, and don’t feel pressured to declutter everything at once. Start with small tasks and gradually work your way through the list. Celebrate your progress along the way, and enjoy the benefits of a more organized and clutter-free living space. Happy decluttering!
