The Ultimate Decluttering Guide: Things To Get Rid Of + Best Organizers + FREE Printable Checklist
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I have to confess – a completely tidy and organized home is probably my most favorite thing in the world. Nothing beats that delirious feeling of tranquility when everything is clean, everything is in place and there’s absolutely no clutter in sight.
I might be a little pedantic, you might say, but honestly – do you really know any people who don’t love tidy environments? Well, maybe only uncle Jerry who doesn’t give a cr*p about those 20 pizza boxes in the corner, but let’s not judge! 😊
Being a recreational organizer over the years, I learned one thing – clutter likes to sneak into various places almost unnoticed! You might think that you’ve already reached your organizational nirvana until one day you try to find that specific USB cord you need… and BAM! Nothing is actually decluttered enough for you to find it!
In this article, I want to help you declutter your home once and for all! In PART 1, I will give you 99 things to declutter or get rid of at your home in order to achieve that super tidy home feeling – and it will include both regular decluttering, and those sneaky clutter spots that might otherwise stay unnoticed. There’s a printable checklist at the bottom of this list!
In PART 2, you will find various organizational products from Amazon which can be extremely helpful in tackling all the clutter and keeping stuff organized. Get inspired or get shopping – I am sure you will find a lot of ideas!
Important notice: word “declutter” doesn’t necessarily mean to throw something out, although sometimes it’s the only thing you can do. If something is still working or is still usable, always prefer donating, selling or giving things away so they may be used by someone who needs it.
Let’s do this!
The Ultimate Decluttering Guide by ShineSheets
PART 1: 99 THINGS TO DECLUTTER FOR SUPER ORGANIZED HOME
1. Old cooking pots and pans
2. Chipped mugs
3. Broken cooking utensils
4. Old groats, pasta, and cereals
5. Expired food in your fridge
6. Expired freezer items
7. Expired, old snacks
8. Teas that you never drink
9. Spices and seasonings you don’t really like
10. Expired sauces and jams
11. Ripped kitchen linen
12. Tupperware without lids (or lids without Tupperware! 😃)
13. Shopping bags
14. Empty, or almost almost empty bottles
15. Plastic take-out cuttlery, asian food sticks
16. Old or non-fitting shoes
17. Overwashed or torn scarves
18. Gloves without a partner
19. Old coats
20. Unusable shoe and coat care items
21. Broken umbrellas
22. Unsafe, broken children toys
23. Movie CD’s and DVD’s (does anyone still use them?
24. Old audiotapes
25. Old gaming consoles
26. Old, nasty plaids and pillows
27. Books that you don’t ever read
28. Recipe books you never use
29. Magazines you’ve already read
30. Table games that aren’t played
31. Dining plates and glasses with visible splits
32. Stained table cloths
33. Old, tacky table decor
34. Stained, overwashed, hardened towels
35. Empty shower stuff bottles
36. Empty, expired body care items
37. Empty, expired face care items
38. Expired or broken makeup
39. Broken or never usable makeup brushes
40. Perfume that you don’t really like
41. Old or non-working hair care tools
42. Never used hair drier attachments
43. Old, overused hair brushes
44. Hair elastics that aren’t stretchy anymore
45. Nail polish that is dried up or never used
46. Old, expired medicine
47. Old toothbrushes
48. Cleaners you never use
49. Old scrubbers & sponges
50. Work documents you don’t need anymore
51. Bills that have been paid
52. Old mail
53. Old purchase receipts
54. Take out menus
55. Used up and non-relevant notebooks
56. Computer files that you don’t need anymore
57. Pens & pencils that don’t write
58. Stained, holey, overwashed bedroom linen
59. Clothes that don’t fit anymore
60. Clothes that aren’t flattering
61. Clothes that you haven’t wear (like, ever!)
62. Duplicate clothes
63. Jewelry you never wear (including earrings without a pair)
64. Old or out-of-style purses & handbags
65. Broken sunglasses
66. Old, unsightly belts
67. Overwashed pajamas
68. Grown out baby or children clothes
69. Underwear that doesn’t fit or is overwashed, stained, holey
70. Socks that don’t have a partner
71. Old, out-of-style men ties
72. Bathing suits that don’t fit
73. Broken lamp bulbs
74. Chargers that you don’t need anymore
75. Almost burnt-through candles
76. Broken or never-needed cords
77. Crafting items you never use
78. Christmas stuff you never liked
79. Various electronics you never use
80. Old phones & their cases
81. Photos you don’t really like
82. Used batteries
83. Dried up paint cans
84. Dried up glue
85. Unusable repair parts
86. Broken or duplicate repair items & tools
87. Broken or never used excercise equipment
88. Extra hangers + cheapy hangers you get from the store
89. Travel sized toiletries
90. Boxes of the things you’ve bought in the past
91. Other various useless boxes
92. Half-finished home projects
93. Gift bags that aren’t suitable for reuse
94. Wrapping paper leftovers
95. Dead plants 😐
96. Promotional t-shirts, hats or items from conferences
97. Wedding invites from the past
98. Birthday cards that have no sentimental value
99. Gifts you never liked
Wow, that’s a lot of stuff! Just imagine it all sitting on your shelves and in your drawers and just collecting dust… Set yourself free – donate, give away or sell anything that you can and throw out anything. If you find it hard to say “goodbye” to anything, use the Marie Kondo method – look at the item and think: does this spark joy inside me? If yes, then leave it at home. If no – thank the item for serving you and let it go.
Now >> download this list as a printable checklist <<
PART 2: BEST ORGANIZERS TO GET FOR PERFECTLY ORGANIZED HOME
SimpleHouseware Kitchen Cabinet Pantry Pan and Pot Lid Organizer
YouCopia 50158 StoreMore Adjustable Bakeware Rack Pan Organizer
Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Shelf Organizer (2-Tier Organizer)
Hardware and Craft Organizing Cabinet, Black
Door Spice Wall Mount Storage Kitchen Shelf Pantry
sanipoe 360 Rotating Makeup Organizer
MustQ Hanging Closet Organizer
Zober Hanging Purse Organizer For Closet
Simple Houseware Foldable Cloth Storage Boxes (Set of 6)
Housecraft 3PCS Clothes Storage Bags
DOIOWN S-Type Stainless Steel Clothes Pants Hanger
BON AUGURE Two Tier Floating Wall Shelves
OnlyEasy Jumbo Under The Bed Organizer
Kaforise Vinyl Dipped Wall Grid
Cevillo Stylish Wire Metal Wall Grid Panel
SINARDO Wire Storage Basket Organizer
Curated Office – Rose Gold Metal Storage Basket
Simmer Stone Rose Gold Mail Organizer
Whoa, that’s a lot of inspiration! I hope you loved this guide on decluttering and will use it as a helpful resource to declutter your home. Good luck!!
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