The Big List of 100 Things to Declutter Right Now
Decluttering has its many challenges and it seems that simply getting started takes the number one spot. Sometimes all it takes is one decluttering list to get things rolling.
If you’re a little lost, a little overwhelmed, or a little dazed while trying to begin the decluttering process in your own home then this list is for you!
Sometimes all it will take to transform your home is to jump in with both feet and get to work.
This decluttering list is designed to help ease you into your decluttering journey. Making decisions on sentimental and expensive items can be tough, so it might be a little easier to start with the obvious things to declutter.
So use this decluttering list today to rampage through your home on a mission.
I encourage you to grab some trash bags, and some boxes for donating, and get a nice hot bath ready for when you are done with this list!
Remember you are taking a huge step in the right direction toward a more minimalist lifestyle and your efforts will pay off. So keep on reading to see the big list of 100 things you can declutter right now.
Don’t forget to print out your free decluttering list at the end of this post!
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The Big List of 100 Things to Declutter
1. Rewards member cards
2. Faux plants that look faded and out of date
3. Old electronics and their chargers
4. Paper bills and statements (go paperless)
5. Owner manuals (you can access all this info online now)
6. Expired, broken, and dirty makeup
7. Travel-sized product samples
8. Purses you haven’t used in the last year
9. Chipped dishes
10. Any intimates with holes
11. Pictures that hold no significance
12. Outdated hanging wall art and family pictures
13. Empty alcohol or soda bottles
14. To-go water bottles and thermoses, one per person only
15. Old sheets that no one uses
16. VHS and DVD’s no one watches
17. Craft supplies you haven’t used in years
18. Rusted steak knives
19. Rusted sheet pans, muffin tins, and baking supplies
20. Holiday decor you never put up any more
21. Nylons, tights, or stockings you never wear anymore
22. Novelty decor and items you have outgrown
23. Extra sets of towels, table linens, and blankets that never get used
24. Extra pens and pencils (only keep your favorites)
25. Multiple pads of paper
26. Spices you never use or have expired
27. Games no one plays
28. Books you have already read and won’t read again
29. CDs you haven’t listened to in years
30. Worn and stained rugs
31. Towels and shower curtains that have mildewed
32. Outdated home decor
33. Movies and shows you have saved on your TV but haven’t watched yet
34. Recipe cards and articles
35. Greeting cards that aren’t sentimental
36. Couch pillows that are outdated, lumpy, or worn
37. Old nail polish and used nail files
38. Coupons to places you never eat
39. Takeout menus
40. Worn out patio furniture and cushions
41. Excess coffee mugs
42. Food you will never eat
43. Stained and mismatched Tupperware
44. Apps on your phone and tablet you don’t use
45. Clothes that have never fit comfortably
46. Extra backpacks
47. Unused small kitchen appliances
48. Emails you no longer wish to receive (unsubscribe at the bottom)
49. Kids’ artwork (keep your favorites, and take pictures of the rest)
50. Anything in the garage you haven’t needed in the last few years
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51. Hobby supplies for a hobby you don’t do anymore
52. Old sunscreens and lotions (they do expire!)
53. Towels that are fraying or rough to the touch
54. Jewelry that you haven’t worn in the last year
55. Fancy outfits (you will probably want to buy something new when the time comes anyway!)
56. Candles or air fresheners you don’t like
57. Loose change (find a place to collect all change, and take it to the bank once a year)
58. Receipts of items you know you aren’t going to return
59. Gifts you don’t like, but feel obligated to hold onto
60. Overabundance of cleaning supplies
61. Tools you never will need
62. The extra screws, nails, and Allen wrenches that came with your furniture
63. Exercise equipment you never use
64. Photos and videos on your phone (upload to your computer)
65. Old contacts and texts
66. Any social media accounts you no longer want to be a part of
67. Expired medicine and vitamins
68. Replace old bathroom toiletries, toilet brush, shower curtain liner, toothbrushes, etc.
69. High heels that hurt too much to wear
70. Really chewed up pet toys and bones
71. Extra glassware; baking dishes, vases, serving trays, bowls, etc.
72. Birthday party supplies you never use
73. Promotional cups
74. Takeout condiments
75. Extra makeup and travel bags
76. Stretched ponytail holders and rusted bobby pins
77. Rusted hot tools for hair styling
78. Placemats and table cloths you don’t use
79. Extra buttons for clothing
80. Old USB drives
81. Gift wrapping supplies
82. Sports equipment for sports no one plays anymore
83. Recyclables you haven’t recycled yet
84. Sewing kit if you never use it
85. Mismatched hangers
86. Used up gift cards
87. Hats, gloves, and scarves that you didn’t use last winter
88. Jackets that you never use
89. Bathing suits you didn’t wear last summer
90. Extra sets of sunglasses or eyeglasses
91. Pajamas you never wear but keep stuffing in your drawer
92. Novelty T-Shirts you let just hang in your closet
93. Plastic bags and canvas totes
94. Already read magazines
95. Old paint, let it dry out, and throw away responsibly
96. Shop rags, keep just a few
97. Fridge magnets
98. A printer that you never use
99. Duplicate office supplies
100. Socks with holes
There you have it 100 things you should declutter right now! Print out your free decluttering list below and get started!
11 thoughts on “The Big List of 100 Things to Declutter Right Now”
I just found you today and Awesome list! That is going to be so helpful. Funny thing is, I did one of your listed things which is to remove apps I no longer use yesterday. I made a big clean up on my ipad…just wish I can get my lazy butt off my bed to clean my room LOL!
I have a question. About the “CDs I haven’t listened in years”, what should I do with them? It’s so hard to part with them because they are old school tunes, but I haven’t listened to them in many years. When I listen to music, I listen now on my ipad or Spotiffy. What should I do? ?
Hi Hilda!
I think you already answered your question, you haven’t listened to them for years now! I think the trouble we deal with when trying to part with sentimental items is that we can’t look past the sentiment and realize it really is just an item. Look at your CDs this way, you love the music on them, will that change if you were to donate or sell them? Nope, you are still going to love and listen to that music. If you use Spotify or your ipad why not download all the songs you love from the CDs onto your digital platform so you won’t be missing a single song? I also know that we all spent a lot of money on CDs in the past, but that money is long gone now. I would try to pick five at a time you can donate until you have gained the courage to donate them all!
Thanks for the list, Hilda! Number 28 sticks out. We have a huge cupboard full of board games that we should have chucked long ago since our kids are older now. Somehow, by keeping them I think we’re trying to recapture the time when the kids were young. Time to move on I guess!
I am on a mission to declutter my life along with my home. I reviewed the list however, I would love to print the list so I can cross off those items as I complete. How may I print a list? Thank you.
Hi Joann! Decluttering your home and your life is a great mission to have! I, unfortunately, do not have the list in a printable form (something I am considering now!) But if you have Microsoft Word you can copy the text of the article and paste it into a word document, pictures and all from top to bottom if that would make it easier! If you do not have Microsoft Word you could always copy and paste the text of the article into an email and you can print out any email. Hope this helps! In the meantime, I’ll work on creating a downloadable printable list and post it here within the next week or so! Thank you and Happy Decluttering!
Great list-makes it seem not so daunting. I have a question about steak knives. I have several old and rusted ones but scared to just toss out since they could hurt someone. Any tips on how you discard them ?
Hello Stefanie! If you have any cardboard I would make a sheath by cutting the cardboard the length of the blade and sliding it in the core of the cardboard! I would write on the cardboard itself what is it and I’m sure that will make discarding them so much safer.
Would love to have a copy of list when you have time to post.
Hi Patti! You can access the download below for the list!
Thank you 🙂
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OMG! I love this list and can’t wait to get started and feel FREE!. I have always been pretty good about decluttering but feel like I need a reset button to get back at it. It is difficult because my husband doesn’t get rid of anything…so I will start with my own stuff. LOL
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