100+ Things to Declutter Now

When you declutter your home, you are making more space for the things that matter. It’s easier to think and clean your home. You’re also making your life easier in the long run. There are so many benefits to decluttering, and it’s something we should all do on a regular basis. Let’s talk about 100+ things you can get rid of right now to make your life more simple!

The problem with too much stuff

We’ve been told from a young age that more is better. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. When it comes to the things in your home, more can mean more chaos, more overwhelm, and even more stress. It’s tough to keep everything organized and tidy when you have too much stuff. And the more stuff you have, the more time you spend cleaning and organizing. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend less time cleaning and more time doing the things you love?

What keeps us from getting rid of stuff

Deciding to get rid of some of the clutter in your home is an easy choice. However, following through with that decision is more difficult. Some of the main reasons we don’t follow through with our decluttering efforts include:

You’re not sure what to do with all of the things you declutter.
You don’t want to get rid of something because you might need it in the future.
You think decluttering will be too time-consuming.
You become overwhelmed with the amount of stuff or decisions you need to make about that stuff.
You have kids. I say this a bit jokingly, but if you have kids you know. It’s tough to get rid of things around your kids. Read: How NOT to Donate Kids Toys
You have no motivation. Sure, you know that decluttering is supposed to help you. But until you get started it can be tough to see how it’ll really help.

Benefits of decluttering

There are some clear benefits to decluttering. Here are a few:

You’ll have more space. This is probably the most obvious benefit of decluttering. When you get rid of things you don’t need, you free up space in your home. And that extra space can make your home feel so much bigger and more open!
You’ll be able to find things more easily.
Your home will be easier to clean.
You will have more time. Think of it. All that stuff you have takes time to deal with. It takes time to clean around it. Time to organize it. Time to move it from one spot to another. When you declutter, you free up time that you can use for other things!
You’ll reduce your stress levels. Too much stuff can be overwhelming and stressful. But when you get rid of the things you don’t need, your home will feel more peaceful.
You’ll have more money. When you declutter, you get rid of things you don’t need. And that means you won’t be tempted to buy those things again! You can also sell some of your unwanted items and make a bit of extra cash.
You’ll feel lighter. Clutter can weigh us down emotionally as well as physically. When we declutter, we let go of the things that are weighing us down. This can lead to a sense of freedom and lightness.
Now that we’ve gone over some of the benefits of decluttering, let’s get into the actual process!

Reasons to declutter something:

Making the decision to get rid of something from your home can be tough. This is why so many people struggle to make progress in decluttering. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to help you make the decision:

Does this bring me joy?
Is this thing taking up valuable space in my home?
Can I easily replace this if I need it in the future?
Is this thing worth the time and effort it takes to keep it clean?
Is this item old or outdated?
Is this thing broken and past repair? If I can repair it, is it worth my time to repair?
Have I used this in the past year? Do I use this regularly?
Does this item fit my style? Does it go with my other things?
Does this item serve me?
Do I already have one or more of this same thing?
Did someone else give me this thing and I would have chose something else if I had chosen it?
You could get this online or somewhere else easily (think product manuals, etc).
Is there something else that would fill this need that I would like better?

Tips for success:

When it’s time to begin decluttering, here are some tips to help you be successful:

Start small. If you try to declutter your whole house all at once, it will be overwhelming. So start with one closet or one drawer. Then move on to the next thing.
Set a timer. Sometimes just getting started is the hardest part. So set a timer for 20 minutes and see how much you can get done in one session.
Work with a friend. It can be helpful to have someone else working with you. They can help motivate you and keep you on track.
Focus on one area at a time. Don’t try to declutter your whole house all at once! Start with one room or one closet. Then move on to the next thing.
Get rid of stuff you don’t need. This seems obvious, but it’s worth repeating. If you don’t need it, get rid of it! If it’s broken, stained, or doesn’t work, throw it out!
Be ruthless. When in doubt, throw it out!

Now that we’ve gone over some tips for decluttering success, let’s move on to those things that you can declutter now.

Areas to declutter from:

There are many areas in your life where you can begin decluttering. The following are 100+ easy ideas for things you can declutter now. Let’s get started:

Living room

Magazines
Old or outdated coasters
Old newspapers
Books you will never read again
Worn out throw pillows
Worn out throw blankets
Seasonal décor items
Décor items that don’t match your style
Kids toys/things that don’t belong in the living room
Old books
Worn out pet toys
Knick knacks you don’t love
Games/puzzles with missing pieces

Bedroom

Old chargers
Dead batteries
Nightstand clutter
Worn out pillows
Sheets in poor condition
Jewelry/accessories you don’t use
Outgrown kids clothes or clothes that don’t fit
Clothing in poor condition
Unmated socks
Old t-shirts
Old bags/totes
Belts you don’t wear
Empty boxes
Hats you don’t wear
Clothing you don’t wear
Luggage you don’t use
Candles you don’t use or that are burned out
Fancy clothes you don’t use or have overworn

Bathrooms

Worn out towels/washcloths
Toiletry items you don’t use
Makeup you don’t wear
Old brushes/combs
Old hair ties
Old toothbrushes
Expired medication
Sample size beauty products
Mini toiletries from hotels
Empty toiletry bottles
Beauty tools you don’t use
Old bath toys
Old soap
Old air fresheners
Shower poofs
Old razors

Kitchen

Tupperware with missing lids
Mismatched plates/bowls/cups
Outgrown kids dishes
Cookbooks you don’t use
Condiments from take out
Take out silverware
Expired pantry items
Expired fridge items
Souvenir cups
Old or weird freezer foods
Extra mugs
Duplicate appliances
Serving dishes you haven’t used in a year
Junk drawer junk
Food you don’t like
Paper recipes
Rusty baking equipment
Coupons that are expired or you won’t use
Papers on fridge
Advertisement magnets
Rarely used kitchen utensils
Old kids cups
Seasonal paper goods that you won’t use because there is not a full set
Pot/pans in poor condition
Disposable medicine cups
Broken water bottles
Extra plastic shopping bags
Vases you don’t use
Empty jars
Pet food or treats that you pet won’t eat
Spices you don’t use

Office

Receipts you don’t need
Papers and bills
Pens and markers that are dried out
Instruction manuals
Warranty information for things you don’t own anymore
Warranty information for items you do own, but you can find the warranty information online
Phone books
Insurance policy documents that are expired
Tax documents older than 7 years
Craft supplies you won’t use
Wrapping paper scraps
Empty ink cartridges
Outdated textbooks
Baskets bins and containers
Junk mail
Greeting cards

Garage

Garage
Old lumber scraps
Old sports equipment
Power tools that are broken
Holiday décor you didn’t use in the past year
Toys and bikes your kids have outgrown
Nails/screws/bolts you won’t use
Sporting equipment or hobby equipment you don’t use
Old lawn or beach chairs
Trash
Cardboard boxes
Dried out paint
Expired chemicals/seeds
Tools you have multiples of

Misc.

Kids toys that are broken
Extra cleaning supplies
Board games no one plays
Extra sets of linens
Takeout menus
Used up gift cards
Used up notebooks
Gifts you never loved
Old glasses
Extra clothes hangers
Out of date medication
Old keys from your keyring
Broken Christmas lights
Old calendars and diaries
Picture frames
Tarnished jewelry
Half finished crafts
Memorabilia that doesn’t hold meaning
Return items to family and friends
Old credit cards
Anything waiting to be sold. Just throw or give it away
Dead or struggling plants
Books you won’t read again
Old school stuff
Unimportant things on your to do list
Stretched out hair elastics
Wedding dress
Currency from other countries
Outdated travel books
Social events you hate
Calculators
Out grown kids books
Spare buttons
Old work badges, uniform
Outgrown or unused Halloween costumes
Games on your phone that waste your time
Old or unused baby items
Broken umbrellas
Loose change (take it to the bank)
Old Christmas cards
Old rugs
Out of date vitamins
Dried up nail polish
Kids artwork you don’t love
Clothes you haven’t mended in over a year
Finished coloring books
Weeds in your garden
Old stickers in your car window
Old plant pots

Tech

Apps on your phone or tablet
Outdated software
Computer items you no longer use
Old power cords and chargers
Remotes for old electronics
Remotes for old electronics
VHS/CDs
Old phone contacts
Social media you want to get rid of
Emails you don’t want to subscribe to
Desktop icons
Junk email in your inbox
Old laptop
Old boomboxes, cd players, cell phones, tablets and chargers
Facebook friends
Digital photos that aren’t good
Old computer or console games
Subscriptions you don’t use
Paper bills. Automate bills instead

As you can see, there are a ton of things that you can declutter from your home right now. This will save you time in the future because you won’t have to deal with these items anymore. So go through your house and get rid of anything that doesn’t serve a purpose or that you don’t use regularly. You’ll be glad you did!

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