100 Things to Declutter Now – Get Rid of This Stuff for Good

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If you want to declutter your house Marie Kondo style, but you have no idea where to start, then you’re in the right place. This huge list of 100 things to declutter now will get you started on the path to decluttering your whole home!

Okay, you’ve watched Marie Kondo’s Tidying Up on Netflix, and you’re seriously inspired. You want to start folding your tank tops like little tea sandwiches, too. The only problem is, you can’t even get to your tank tops because they’re buried under piles of mismatched socks and hole-y t-shirts that you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing in public.

So, what’s a girl to do?

Check out this huge list of 100 things to declutter now and reclaim your home from the piles of mess.

100 Things to Declutter Now

Things to Declutter from the Living Room

• Old magazines
• Old newspapers
• Worn-out throw pillows
• Old blankets that you no longer want
• Seasonal decor items
• Decor items that no longer match your home decor
• Coasters that you don’t use
• Remotes for electronics that you no longer use
• Kids’ toys or other items that don’t belong in the living room
• VHS tapes
• CDs, or if you’re in DESPERATE need of decluttering, cassette tapes
• Old books
• Candles that are almost completely burned down
• Worn-out pet toys
• Random knick-knacks that just collect dust

Things to Declutter from the Bedroom

• Chargers for old electronics that you no longer own
• Remote controls for electronics you no longer own
• Dead batteries
• Random paper clutter in your nightstand
• Worn-out throw pillows that you no longer use
• Sheets or blankets that are in poor condition
• Jewelry or accessories that you haven’t worn in the last year
• Shoes that you haven’t worn in the last year
• Bras that are worn-out or no longer fit
• Pantyhose with holes in them
• Socks that are missing a mate or have holes
• Worn-out underwear
• Old t-shirts that you no longer wear
• Old pajamas
• Old bathing suits
• Old tote bags, such as “Free with purchase” gift bags
• Empty boxes (shoe boxes, electronics boxes, etc)
• Hats you no longer wear
• Winter hats, gloves, or scarves that you didn’t wear last winter
• Clothes that haven’t been worn in the last year
• Clothing and shoes that no longer fit
• Damaged or stained clothing
• Purses you no longer use
• Luggage you no longer use
• Old prescription eyeglasses
• Games and puzzles that are missing pieces
• Candles that are almost completely burned down

Things to Declutter from the Bathrooms

• Expired medications
• Old, worn-out towels and washcloths
• Toiletry items that you haven’t used in 6 months
• Makeup that you no longer wear
• Old hairbrushes/combs
• Old hair ties (the ones that have enough hair stuck around them that you could create a wig)
• Old magazines
• Old toothbrushes
• Sample size beauty products that you won’t use
• Mini toiletries from hotels
• Empty or nearly empty toiletry bottles
• Expired beauty products
• Beauty tools that you haven’t used in past year (curling iron, eyelash curler, etc)
• Old bath toys
• Disintegrated soap bars
• Old, dried-out air fresheners
• Shower poofs that you no longer use
• Old razors

Things to Declutter from the Kitchen

• Plastic food storage items (Tupperware) that are missing lids
• Individual condiments from restaurants
• Take-out silverware
• Expired pantry items
• Expired refrigerator items
• Plastic souvenir cups
• Extra coffee cups
• Serving dishes that you haven’t used in the last year
• “Junk” from your junk drawer
• Food that you will not eat
• Paper recipe clippings
• Coupons that you won’t use
• Papers stuck on the front of your refrigerator that you no longer need
• Advertisement magnets
• Rarely-used kitchen utensils that you have multiples of (potato masher, garlic press, etc)
• Old kids’ cups
• Seasonal paper goods (plates, napkins, cups) that you don’t have a full set of or won’t use in the near future
• Pots, pans, and utensils that are in poor condition
• Plastic disposable medicine cups (if you’re like me and somehow end up with 16 of them in your silverware drawer)
• Damaged water bottles
• Extra plastic shopping bags
• Old dish sponges
• Vases that you never use
• Empty jars that you’re holding on to for some unplanned future projects
• Pet treats or food that your pets don’t like
• Spices/sauces/condiments that you are not likely to use

Things to Declutter from the Office

• Receipts you no longer need
• Expired coupons
• Pens and markers that are dried out
• Instruction manuals (these are typically available online)
• Warranty information for products you no longer own
• Insurance policy documents for expired policies
• Phone books
• Tax and financial documents that are more than 7 years old
• Random craft supplies that you are not likely to use soon
• Wrapping paper scraps
• Empty ink cartridges
• Outdated software
• Computer items you no longer use (keyboards, mice, etc)
• Old power cords and chargers
• Outdated text books

Things to Declutter from the Garage

• Old lumber scraps
• Old sports equipment that is in poor condition or hasn’t been used in over 6 months
• Power tools that do not work
• Tools or other equipment that is missing pieces
• Holiday decor that is broken or that you did not use within the last year
• Toys and bikes that your kids have outgrown (Your 8-year-old doesn’t still need her Power Wheels Barbie car!)
• Random nails/screws/bolts that you probably won’t use
• Trash (cardboard boxes, soda cans, etc)
• Old, dried-out paint and paint cans
• Expired chemicals (grass seeds, fertilizer, etc)
• Tools that you have multiples of (rakes, garden shears, shovels, etc)

There you have it… over 100 different things to declutter now!

Can you imagine how much cleaner your house will feel if you get rid of all of that stuff?

You’ll have less to dust around, less to store, less to fold, less to dig through, and…

LESS TO STRESS ABOUT!

It’s true…

There have actually been scientific studies done that prove that clutter causes stress, especially in women. So, no, it’s not your fault if walking into your home makes you instantly feel overwhelmed and stressed out. That’s just how us gals are wired.

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