Another new year has arrived, so who’s pumped to get organized?? I’ve watched enough episodes of Hoarder’s to know that not everyone shares my zeal for organization. But if you are determined to get organized this year then read on for ideas to declutter your life.
Everyone has things that need to be tossed (or recycled or donated) – even me! They might be hiding in the back of a closet or out in the open sitting right next to you (not you, dear husband). So to get you going on purging the clutter once and for all, here is a list of 31 things you should get rid of today. Or if that’s too overwhelming, tackle one item each day and end January with a fresh clean slate!
31 Things to Declutter Your Life Today
- Broken and/or Unused Holiday Decor
- Worn Out or Mateless Socks
- Outdated, Outgrown or Unworn Apparel
- Outdated, Outgrown or Unworn Shoes
- Expired Meds
- Old Hair Products
- Old Cosmetics
- Expired Coupons
- Unused Picture Frames
- Unused Home Decor
- Frayed Towels
- Old Home Paint
- Leftover Building Materials
- Outdated/Unused Tech Devices
- VHS Tapes
- Floppy Disks
- Unused/Scratched DVD’s
- Appliance/Device Boxes
- Old Manuals
- Textbooks
- Unused Recipes/Books (Pro Tip: take out the recipes you like and recycle the rest of the book)
- Magazines
- Unused Keys
- Outgrown Toys
- Games with Missing Pieces
- Random/Cheap Toys (i.e. kids meal toys)
- Dried up Markers/Paint/Play-doh
- Old Pet Toys
- Expired Food
- Tupperware Pieces w/o a Mate
- Papers for Shredding
If purging old and unused stuff is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. Clearing out the junk is the first step in any organization project. With this list completed you will be well on your way to declutter your life and an organized home. Happy New Year!
Looking for more ways to declutter? Check out these tips to declutter clothes.
