With this how to declutter your home checklist, you will be able to save space and get rid of what you don’t need or use anymore. Sometimes it can be hard to clear out items and get rid of things that you’ve had for a long time. I totally get this, and this is why decluttering is a never-ending process. I try to do this every few weeks, and I am always in shock that there is still stuff to get rid of each time. This post is all about a how to declutter your home checklist.
With this list of areas to declutter, do not get overwhelmed, and do not speed through the process. Try to do a task or two every day or every other day. By the end of a month, you will be so happy with the results of your decluttered home.
When you go through this list, check out this guide to how to get rid of the clutter first. The main parts of this post discuss what to do when you decide to get rid of something. Ask yourself the following three questions, do I need these items, can I live with less of these items, and if I keep these items, will I be happier? Depending on your answers, you can get rid of items in your home. Use these questions to guide you through the decluttering process.
Remember, when you are decluttering your home, think about which items you can toss, recycle, donate, and even sell. You may even be able to make some money afterward.
This post is all about a how to declutter your home checklist.
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How To Declutter Your Home Checklist
Use this checklist to remove these items from your home and to keep your home clutter-free. Enjoy the decluttering cleanse!
Declutter the Kitchen
I always like to start with the kitchen and the bathroom when decluttering my home. I don’t know what happens, but items just seem to accumulate so quickly in those rooms.
Unused Kitchen Utensils
Old or Worn Kitchen Pots and Pans
Chipped or Old Dishes (these can be unsafe)
Unused Glassware
Countertop Appliances (ones that you haven’t used in over a year)
Expired Spices
Expired Food
Unused Under Kitchen Sink Items
Used Sponges
Worn Kitchen Towels and Cloths
Old Mitts and Pot Holders
Never Used Bakeware
Declutter the Bathroom
You can use this list to get rid of items that you no longer need in the bathroom. Also, you can check out this post about decluttering your bathroom too. A bathroom is always a place where random beauty products and toiletries accumulate.
Unused and Expired Makeup Items
Expired Medications
Empty or Near Empty Items (body wash, lotion, etc)
Old Towels and Washcloths
Unused Beauty Products
Broken Hair Accessories
Unused Hair Accessories and Brushes
Old Nail Polish
Any Duplicates (curlers, curling irons, brushes, etc)
Old Bath Toys
How To Declutter Your Home Checklist
Declutter the Living Room
Removing these items from end tables, the coffee table, and bookshelves, you’ll see a dramatic difference in your living room. Make it a place to rest and relax, and enjoy this room so much more.
Old Blankets
Never Watched Movies
Old Magazines and Newspapers
Outdated Decor and Trinkets
Video Games and Board Games That Are Never Used
Chargers, Cords, and Remotes That Are Never Used
Declutter the Playroom
I feel like decluttering the playroom is a never-ending process. With the girls being lucky enough to have so many people in their life to love them, toys tend to really accumulate. I try to get the two of them to help me donate items each month or two, and that way they can share the love with everyone else.
Never Used Toys
Broken Toys
Damaged Items
Mismatched Toys (puzzles without all the pieces)
Unused Stuffed Animals
Toys That Are Too Young for Kids Now
How To Declutter Your Home Checklist
Declutter Your Bedroom
I have to admit my closet is probably the worse to declutter. I throw everything in there as a storage center for gifts and other items. When I declutter my closet, it is such a satisfying process. Our bedroom itself isn’t that cluttered, but the nightstands do tend to get stuffed with random items. The girls like to put their little toys and jewelry in there.
Never Worn Clothing
Items in Drawers in Nightstand
Old Blankets and Sheets
Random Items Stuffed Under the Bed
Clothes That Need to Be Put Away
Declutter the Laundry Room
If you store cleaning products in your laundry room, then this is where you can just go through those items and toss them out. Also, you can sort through any clothes that are stacked up in there, too.
Unused Laundry Cleaning Products
Mismatched Socks (that have been sitting there for a while)
Clothes that Need a Home
How To Declutter Your Home Checklist
Declutter Your Home Office
Sometimes, a home office desk is a dumping ground for receipts and paperwork for the whole family. This is going to be a great place to just start tossing, but keep in mind, if a paper is questionable, just take a picture of it first.
Get Rid of Paperwork That You Can Scan and Save
Toss Outdated Receipts
Organize Paperwork into File Folders or Preferred Organization System
Printable Decluttering Checklist
Use this printable as a guide to declutter your home every so often.
Enjoy Your Decluttered Home
Now that you have completed the decluttering checklist, enjoy your clutter-free home.
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& Remember
Start with the Bed,
Juliet
