Do you want a stress-free home? Are you ready to reduce your clutter and get rid of unwanted stuff in your life? Stuff can accumulate when it becomes invisible. This week's post will give you a list of things to toss in each high-traffic room to create a serene and clutter-free home.
Don't know where your clutter is in your home?
Visit our Awaken to clutter post series for help finding those things.
But wait, don't start yet! When working through these rooms, remember that items can be hidden. Some items may be placed underneath beds, in cabinets, or at the back of closets.
When decluttering these areas, a good rule of thumb is to dedicate a few hours to each location. If it seems too much work, break it down into two-hour increments for a few days.
Jump to:
- Don't know where your clutter is in your home?
- Supplies needed for your decluttering session.
- HOME OFFICE THINGS TO REMOVE
- 15 Things to Toss for a Stress Free Home Office
- PANTRY THINGS TO REMOVE
- 15 Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Pantry
- BATHROOM PRODUCTS TO REMOVE
- 15 Unique Bathroom Things to Toss Right Now for a Stress Free Life
- THINGS TO REMOVE FROM A KITCHEN
- 15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress Free Kitchen
- THINGS TO GET RID OF IN A KIDS' CLOSET
- 15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Kids Closet
- CLOSET THINGS TO TOSS
- 15 Unique Closet Items to Toss Right Now
- GARAGE PRODUCTS TO GET RID OF
- 15 Garage Items to Toss for a Stress Free Place
Supplies needed for your decluttering session.
Before starting, gather the following items to help you get the most out of your decluttering time.
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Trash bag - have a trash bag near you for those items that can't be recycled.
Recycling trash bin - this container will hold items that can be recycled in your community. Contact your trash provider to determine what items can be recycled.
Sticky notes and a pen - this item will help write down the following action for the thing and the due date you want to do it.
Let's start with the home office or area where you do bills and store papers. This area will most likely be filled with outdated items that need reviewing.
HOME OFFICE THINGS TO REMOVE
In your home office, you may have a lot of papers that need decluttering. But, that is not all there is; below are just some of the items that may need decluttering in this space.
Some important areas to visit are:
Action items you haven't completed.
Electronics that are broken or not used: this includes old cell phones
Old newspapers and old magazines.
Cables that are from unused electronics.
Old completed calendars and last year's planner.
Old bills.
Business cards of people you do not work with any longer.
Old receipts.
That's not all! Visit this post for the rest of this list, and feel free to share the image with others!
15 Things to Toss for a Stress Free Home Office
How does your home office look right now? Whether you have a small home office or a large one, you will benefit from clearing out the workspace occasionally. Today, we're sharing fifteen things to add to your home office to make it a stress-free workspace.
PANTRY THINGS TO REMOVE
Now let's move on to the pantry (affiliate). This area most likely has expired pantry (affiliate) items in it. And it becomes a mess from frequent use almost every day in our home, and I bet in your home as well.
Old spices (affiliate) and herbs.
Ground coffee that is not sealed correctly.
Old opened food packages.
Open and old breadcrumbs in the original bags.
Beverages that have expired.
An item with an expiration date of more than 1-2 weeks old.
Baking items like flour that are older than six months to nine months
And there is more! Visit this post for more purging stuff ideas!
15 Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Pantry
We open our pantries every day to prepare meals. Not all pantries look pristine and magazine-worthy—I know mine doesn't—but they are useful places to store stuff. As we go along our days, we add more items and find that the clutter gets out of hand. So, now is the time to clear out the pantry.
BATHROOM PRODUCTS TO REMOVE
Now, it is time to visit the bathroom(s) area. This area holds many things that will probably not have been used in a while. My bathroom has several storage areas, but I never look at some of them. Recently, I decided to visit them, and I cleared out a large bag of stuff that was NEVER used in about 15 minutes. Remember, it doesn't take long to decide. Yes - I will keep it, or No - I will let it go. Make the decision and move on.
Remember it doesn't take long to decide. Yes - I will keep it, or No - I will let it go. Make the decision and move on. via @smqorg Share on XOld makeup, expired makeup, and beauty products.
First aid kits have expired stuff in them.
Old washcloths that are ripped or faded.
Hair products.
Old toothbrushes.
Old nail polish and old perfumes.
And we have even more items to get rid of on this post!
15 Unique Bathroom Things to Toss Right Now for a Stress Free Life
The bathroom can get cluttered very quickly. I experienced this firsthand, working with my family's and clients' bathrooms. Piles and piles of opened self-care products stacked in baskets shoved in drawers and layered in cabinets. It's no wonder the space got cluttered quickly. Today, I am talking about 15 items that will help you declutter
THINGS TO REMOVE FROM A KITCHEN
The kitchen is the next area to visit! I find that the kitchen probably has the most things that you may use a few times a year, which makes it a little more difficult to decide if you want to get rid of them.
Below is a list of items you can get rid of right now:
Duplicated tools (affiliate) there are not used often.
Old plastic containers (affiliate) with stains and scratches on them.
The dreaded junk drawer!
Coffee cups you don't use any longer.
Dead plants on the window seal.
Old calendars in the family command station.
And there are even more things you can toss in the kitchen, as shown in the post below.
15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress Free Kitchen
A kitchen used day in and day out can get cluttered fast, resulting in a frustrating place to be each day. Gathering up and purging items you just don't use frees up space in the cabinets and makes room to help you truly see what you have and what you use.
THINGS TO GET RID OF IN A KIDS' CLOSET
Now, on to the kids' closets. This area contains a variety of items in different sizes, which can become cluttered quickly if not regularly monitored and purged. Remember, this area will not take long if you remove everything from the closet and sort each item. Get your kids involved and make it a game! Below are just some of the items that can be purged.
Old shoe boxes (affiliate).
Removed bent wire hangers.
Games with missing pieces.
Set of sheets you may not use any longer.
Old pillows.
Bedding never used.
Craft supplies.
Review and rethink those sentimental value items.
And there is even more in this kids' closet post below.
15 Unique Things to Toss for a Stress-Free Kids Closet
You are probably getting ready for your kids to go back to school. It's great having them home, but we all know having that set routine each day really helps them and you. To help you get through your kids' room and make it more user-friendly for them, I put together this list to help
CLOSET THINGS TO TOSS
This closet of things is usually in an adult's closet, so I made a separate list of items. Working in sections in an adult closet, you can easily get through the stuff you don't want pretty quickly.
Jewelry (affiliate) you don’t like
Hats (affiliate) you don’t use
Cardboard Boxes (affiliate) you don't need
Home decor that was stored and hasn't been used for a while.
Old and torn clothing items that have seen better days
Family members' stuff that doesn't belong in your closet.
Unworn suits or outfits that are out of style.
Want to get rid of more? Visit this post below.
15 Unique Closet Items to Toss Right Now
After the bathroom, the next area that you can quickly purge is the closet. If you do not have all your items in the closet, you may want to check all the areas where you have clothes, like drawers and other rooms. The closet can be overwhelming because of the plethora of small items.
GARAGE PRODUCTS TO GET RID OF
And, lastly, it's time to go into the garage (affiliate) and revisit the stuff and products there. Remember, these items are used seasonally, so it may take time to decide on what to toss and what to keep. And that is OK; remember to be kind to yourself during this process. You may not know if it makes sense to get rid of something seasonal until you think about it a bit. Since we do not use seasonal items often, we may not remember the purpose. Below are just some of the things you may have that you want to toss.
Outdated or unused sports equipment
Old paint
Broken patio furniture (affiliate)
Old tires
Old bike parts
And there is even more you can get rid of in your garage (affiliate). Visit this post for more items.
15 Garage Items to Toss for a Stress Free Place
We walk into the garage, probably daily. Placing items in there to get them "out of the house." The piles and piles get larger while the garage gets smaller and smaller. But where do we begin when clearing out the garage? This list below will guide and motivate you to clear the clutter and make
Well, there you have it! I hope this post helps you do the big purge in your home! What areas of your home do you need to get rid of things? Please leave a comment below. I would love to hear from you.
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