It’s time to clear the clutter!
99 things to get rid of right now without ever missing!
Know exactly what things to throw away to instantly declutter your home.
Home is where you and your loved ones should be able to live comfortably.
Sometimes we get a little too comfortable and let things start to accumulate.
I get it, sometimes it easier to hide it, than it is to throw it away.
But at some point, the clutter starts busting out at the seams.
How To Get Rid Of Clutter
Why do we keep so much clutter around when it truly makes us cringe?
Think about it, doesn’t the sight of bills and junk mail piling up on your kitchen counter annoy you? It does me.
In fact, most of the time, the reason our homes look messy is because of so much stuff.
Wouldn’t you love a clutter-free space that is clean and makes you proud?
OK then, it’s time to get rid of stuff!
Why It Is So Hard Getting Rid Of Stuff
The reason why decluttering seems so hard is because we have to have the motivation and the right mindset.
We tend to keep a lot of sentimental things and “someday” items.
I understand that getting rid of sentimental things can be hard, but those “someday” items gotta go!
If you are having trouble finding the right mindset to declutter your home, then read this post about what really helped me when I was completely overwhelmed by the mess.
What To Throw Away
The easiest way to declutter your house is to narrow down all the things to get rid of.
Let’s start with simple because I like simple.
So if something is broken or expired, toss it!
There is no reason it should be taking up space in your home.
The following list will help you get rid of all the easy things that you can throw away RIGHT NOW to instantly declutter your home.
That’s right, there will be no second-guessing this list.
These are all the things you need to throw away anyway. It is easy-peasy!
99 Things To Throw Away To Get Rid Of Clutter
Bathroom
1. Samples of products.
2. Old makeup.
3. Expired skincare products.
4. Expired hair-care products.
5. Old washcloths.
6. Stained and ragged towels (instead of tossing, donate to a local animal shelter)
7. Old perfume
8. Old nail polish
9. Empty bottles
10. Anything you haven’t used in the past 6 months or longer.
11. Old sponges and loofahs.
12. Old razors.
13. Broken hair tools.
14. Old hair brushes.
Medicine Cabinet
15. Expired medicine.
16. Expired vitamins and supplements.
17. Old toothbrushes.
Bedroom
18. Old sheets.
19. Stained pillowcases.
20. Old throw pillows.
21. Books you didn’t like.
22. Old handbags.
23. Clothes that don’t fit.
24. Clothes that have stains.
25. Clothes that you don’t like.
26. Old underwear.
27. Old pajamas.
28. Anything clothing item that the elasticity has worn out.
29. Cracked belts.
30. Accessories you NEVER wear.
31. Broken jewelry.
32. Old prescription glasses.
33. Socks with no mates.
34. Ripped comforters.
35. Overused candles.
36. Broken hangers.
37. Old magazines.
38. Gloves without mates.
39. Bras with broken wires or straps.
40. Old electronics. *Tip: You can make decent money by selling your old books, DVDs, CDs, old phones and anything tech-related to Decluttr! They give instant quotes and let you ship it for free!
41. Exercise equipment you never use.
42. Old shopping bags.
43. Trash from your handbag.
For more bedroom decluttering tips check out the FREE declutter bedroom checklist.
Kitchen
44. Tupperware with missing lids.
45. Expired pantry items.
46. Expired freezer items.
47. Recipe books you don’t use.
48. Chipped dishes.
49. Old mugs that no one ever uses.
50. Old spices.
51. Take-out containers and plastic forks/spoons.
52. Ketchup packs.
53. Paper clutter.
54. Junk mail.
55. Bills you have already paid.
56. Broken canisters.
57. Old water bottles.
58. Old travel mugs.
59. Plastic lids with no matching container.
60. Burnt baking sheet pans.
61. Scratched pots and pans.
62. Old calendars.
63. Grocery bags.
Find more kitchen organization tips here.
Junk Drawer
64. Old batteries.
65. Take-out menus.
66. Old receipts.
67. Business cards you will never need.
68. Expired coupons.
69. Broken chargers.
70. Phone books.
71. Appliance manuals.
72. Broken pens.
Living Room
73. Old throw blankets.
74. Broken or scratched DVDs/CDs.
75. Chipped knick-knacks.
76. Old remotes.
77. Cords that aren’t needed.
78. Dead plants.
79. Broken blinds.
80. Old decor.
Kid’s Room
81. Clothes that are too little.
82. Broken toys.
83. Toys they no longer want.
84. Broken crayons/pencils.
85. Old stuffed animals.
86. Stained clothes.
87. Shoes that no longer fit.
88. Old school papers.
89. Books they no longer want.
90. Used up coloring books.
91. Old video games.
92. Games with missing pieces.
Basement/Garage/Storage Area
93. Broken appliances.
94. Old brooms.
95. Broken storage totes.
96. Storage totes full of junk.
97. Expired cleaning products.
98. Old wrapping paper.
99. Used boxes.
Things To Throw Away To Instantly Declutter
Throwing away all these things will instantly declutter your home.
Yes, I am sure you will still have other things but this list will get rid of a huge portion of the clutter.
Now you should really take the 30 Day Decluttering Challenge to tackle your whole house!
Don’t do this big decluttering project on your own. Get your family and maybe even your friends involved.
Decluttering your home will lift a huge weight off of your shoulders, I promise!
Now that you have thrown away so many useless things, it’s time to start organizing what you have left.
Read 10 Organizational Hacks I used to actually Clear The Clutter!
For more tips to help you focus on being more MINDFUL, grab your FREE eBook to a More Intentional Life.
Want to maintain a clutter-free home, use this Clutter-Free checklist!
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I really need to do a lot of these! Thanks for the ideas!
I brought the trash cans in the house emptied everything in them and wheeled them out for the trash man
Honestly I don’t know what I threw out but I know it feels soooooo goooood!!
Reading through this decluttering list, I think there are so many things I should get rid of from my house! Thanks for sharing these useful tips on how to declutter.
Love this list!
Oh I could definitely do with going through this list to get some clearing out done!
So many of these things that I’m constantly trying to get rid of! Sometimes we just need reminders that it’s ok to throw things away and NOT get more stuff to replace it.
I need to declutter so badly, but finding the time with a full-time job is so challenging. Thanks for the great list, though. I’ll get started on this Saturday.
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De-cluttering is great, but don’t forget there are a million ways to re-purpose un-wanted items, eg: grocery bags can be turned into plarn, a CD makes a great clock, and cardboard, well! The sky’s the limit! They don’t all have to go to landfill ?
I love making plant bags for groceries. That way I don’t have to get any more.
Old sweater can be upcycled for a new look or other things.
A great list of things to throw away and instantly declutter!
I think the reason I hold onto some of the clutter is because I need permission to know that it’s okay to let go of some things, especially things I received from my students, pictures they drew for me, cards, etc. Also, some of these things that you said throw out, like things that haven’t been used in 6 months, shouldn’t they be donated instead? I was working with a professional organizer right before the pandemic and she was very helpful with helping me declutter but we were only able to tackle my closet before we went into quarantine. I am thankful for this list, and will pin it in case I am not able to resume working with my organizer.
I’m stunned at how many people think it’s a good idea to get rid of all your old towels. When you have a sick dog who needs to go to the vet, you may want a “utility towel” under him, or when your sink drain fails and you’ve got water running from.under your sink onto the kitchen floor, I’d much rather use an old towel than a nice new one. We keep a basket of old towels for just such nasty uses. If they get too ucky, then they are tossed. But we are not going to sacrifice our nice, soft, fluffy good towels.
I heard a dear lady on youtube talking and she said that remembering everything will be thrown away eventualy helps with the guilt of throwing away thing. There was another lady who said when you are feeling guily about getting rid of something you paid a lot of money for that didn’t work out you have to realize the money was wasted when it was bought. Having it sitting around taking up valuable space and time is only making the mistake worse.
Please check with your local animal shelter to see if they would like old towels, comforters, sheets, blankets. If the shelter does not want them, ask other pet rescue organizations. Where I live, they are always requesting these items.
Awesome article! I always have trouble keeping my kitchen and living room free from clutter, it always seems to be the place where my kid’s toys, homework, and crafts end up! I spent a few hours last week decluttering last week before the beginning of the winter season- I got rid of so many items on this list! I ended up having a local cleaner come and that was really the cherry on top to make these two rooms look clean! Thank you for helping me develop better decluttering habits!