100 Things To Declutter Today – Get The Ultimate Decluttering Checklist

Want to declutter your home but don’t know where to start? Scroll down to find a list of 100 things to declutter in your home today!

Sometimes the hardest part about decluttering your home is not knowing how or where to get started.

Which room do I declutter first? How do I declutter quickly? How do I declutter without feeling overwhelmed?

Are these the questions you have in mind before you declutter?

If you answered yes, then this decluttering checklist with over 100 things to declutter is exactly what you need.

Most of the things in this checklist are no-brainer things you should get rid of immediately. They are made out of:

Things you don’t use, like, want, or need
Expired, broken, or non-functional things
Excess or duplicate things you already own

Therefore, you can choose to use the list however you want to. Simply start at the beginning and work your way down. Or, pick anything on the list and start decluttering instantly!

To make decluttering easier, over 100 things to declutter are categorized under different rooms in a home. For example, the bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, home office, and more.

Ready to clear the clutter from your home once and for all? Read on to find out the 100 things to declutter from your home.

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100 Things To Declutter Today - Get The Ultimate Decluttering Checklist

The Ultimate Decluttering List – Over 100 Things To Declutter In Your Home Today!

Things to declutter – Kitchen

100 things to declutter - Declutter the kitchen

Of the 100 things to declutter, a good chunk of them is in your kitchen!

I’m not surprised. After all, a kitchen is a place where you prepare meals, cook, eat, feed your family, entertain, etc.

A clutter-free kitchen has many benefits. For example:

Gives you more space for food prep
Makes the kitchen easier to clean
Makes it a lot easier to locate things
Encourages less food wastage because you know exactly what you have

Start decluttering with this list below:

Refrigerator and Freezer

Expired food in the fridge and freezer
Any food that has gone bad in the fridge and freezer (things can still go bad before their expiration date – make sure you check thoroughly!)
Any foods you don’t like and know you won’t use in the fridge and freezer
Fridge magnets
Any paper on your fridge door that you no longer need or want to display

Kitchen tools and appliances

Duplicate kitchen tools and appliances
Novelty kitchen gadgets (These are usually gadgets that can only do one thing. Get rid of them and invest in multi-purpose kitchen gadgets instead!)
Small appliances that are rarely used
Duplicate cooking and baking utensils
Cracked, chipped, rusty, warped, or broken cookware, bakeware, and utensils (basically anything that’s in poor condition!)
Worn out cutting boards

Tableware

Chipped or cracked plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, and cutlery
Serving dishes that are rarely used
Extra plates, bowls, glasses, mugs, and cutlery you rarely use
Fancy dishes or china you never use or don’t like
Outgrown plastic kids’ dish sets and cups

Food storage

Storage containers that are missing their lids
Warped, stained, and damaged plastic containers
Damaged water bottles that leak
Travel mugs/water bottles you never use
Excess food storage jars like jam jars, pickle jars, etc.

Cleaning supplies

Old, stained, or worn-out dishcloths and tea towels
Old or worn dish sponges/brushes
Cleaning chemicals that are no longer used

Miscellaneous Items

Recipe books you don’t use
Paper recipe clippings
Boxes and plastic wrapping
Plastic cutlery
Menus from takeout orders
Restaurant condiment packs
Unlabelled food (if you don’t know what it is don’t eat it!)
Plastic grocery bags
Extra reusable totes
Plastic souvenir cups (the kinds that you get when you visit theme parks or casinos!)
Coupons that you won’t use
Old, dirty, or incomplete seasonal paper goods like plates, napkins, and cups
Plastic disposable medicine cups
Pet treats or food that your pets don’t like
Spices/sauces/condiments that you are not likely to use
Any “junk” from your junk drawer

Things to declutter – Pantry

100 things to declutter - Declutter the pantry

Besides the kitchen, it’s just as important to declutter the pantry.

Since a pantry stores food and beverages, you’ll want to declutter this space frequently to ensure everything is safe to be consumed. Otherwise, you or your family members may fall sick from food poisoning.

Here are some things you should declutter immediately:

Expired items
Any food that has gone bad in the pantry
Excess junk food
Old alcohol
Old spices
Food that you and your family will not eat

Things to declutter – Bedroom

Your bedroom is a place for rest – it should feel like a sanctuary at all times. Don’t let clutter get in the way of that!

Get rid of these unnecessary things today:

Worn-out, stained, or flat throw pillows
Throw pillows you don’t use
Sheets or blankets that are in poor condition
Candles that are almost completely burned down
Excess bedsheets
Flat pillows
Old, worn-out, or stained rugs

Things to declutter – Wardrobe

100 things to declutter - Declutter the wardrobe

Wardrobes are usually challenging to declutter. To be honest, you could probably find more than 100 things to declutter here!

But, you can declutter your wardrobe successfully as long as you know how to be ruthless when decluttering clothes.

Downsizing your wardrobe saves you so much time and money! Plus, it gives you an opportunity to be creative with the items you choose to keep in your closet.

Trust me, you’ll cherish your clothes more once you’ve completed decluttering these things:

Clothes that don’t fit (get rid of the ones that are too big or too small)
Clothes, bags, hats, and accessories that haven’t been worn in the last year
Worn, stained, ripped, torn, and dirty clothes, bags, and accessories (look out for PJs, bathing suits, workout clothes, and T-shirts!)
Clothes that you don’t look or feel good in
Anything new you haven’t worn in a year
Worn out lingerie (don’t forget the pantyhose with holes in them!)
Items that aren’t age-appropriate
Socks with holes and socks without their matching pair
Tarnished or broken costume jewelry
Old prescription glasses/sunglasses
Extra sewing kits
Extra random buttons
Excess hangers
Uncomfortable shoes
Old winter wear like coats, hats, gloves, or scarves

Things to declutter – Bathroom

100 things to declutter - Declutter the bathroom

The bathroom is one of the easiest places to start decluttering. That’s because you typically won’t find your sentimental items in your bathroom.

That being said, the bathroom is a room that attracts a lot of daily clutter like empty packaging and dirty laundry.

Refresh your bathroom by discarding the following items:

Old/expired makeup and beauty products
Samples from hotels, malls, beauty stores, etc.
Beauty products that didn’t work for you
Stretched out hair ties and broken clips
Old fragrances like perfumes and cologne
Dried up or oil nail polish
Old and excess loofahs and sponges
Worn-out, old, or stained towels and washcloths
Old hairbrushes/combs
Old magazines
Worn-out toothbrushes
Expired medications, vitamins, and supplements
Empty bottles
Old, broken, and rarely-used beauty toys
Old bath toys
Worn-out soap bars
Dried-out air fresheners
Old or worn-out razors
Make-up you don’t like or never use
Any duplicate items
Unused cleaning supplies
Dirty laundry

Things to Declutter – Living Room

Maximize the space in your living room by getting rid of all the things you don’t need!

Candles that are almost completely burned down
Dried out air fresheners
Old reading material
Stained, worn-out, or old tea towels & tablecloths
Flat or worn-out throw pillows and throws
Excess pillow inserts and throws
Old, worn-out, or stained rugs
Old reading material
Coasters that you don’t use
CDs, DVDs, tapes, cassette tapes, video games, and gaming consoles you no longer use
Board games you no longer play/age-appropriate for your family
Board games or puzzles with missing pieces
Worn-out and dirty pet toys
Excess picture frames
Worn-out, stained, or curtains that don’t match your style anymore
Broken blinds
Unused furniture
Dead houseplants
Empty baskets or bins
Random knick-knacks that collect dust
Decor that doesn’t match your style anymore

Things to declutter – Home office

100 things to declutter - Declutter the home office

If you’ve been working from home for the past two years, chances are your home office is filled with paperwork, office supplies, and more.

Declutter your home office to get a bigger workspace and to boost your productivity.

Unused craft supplies
Excess or old cards, gift tags, gift wrap, and gift bags
Extra wrapping supplies
Empty ink cartridges
Outdated software
Excess boxes that were saved
Excess office supplies like paper clips, binder clips, staples, tape rolls, thumbtacks, etc.)
Incomplete craft projects
Scrap paper, fabric, yarn, other craft materials
Extra or no longer functional stationery like dried out pens and pencils without lead, broken crayons, dried out markers

Things to declutter – Garage

Your garage can easily be a dumping ground if you can’t kick your clutter to the curb.

Get rid of these things and turn your garage into a practical and organized space:

Trash (random bins, styrofoam and cardboard boxes, soda cans, etc)
Old wood scraps
Random hardware like nails, screws, or bolts that you probably won’t use
Power tools that do not work or have missing pieces
Old or dried-out paint and paint cans
Leftover supplies from renovations (tile squares, paint cans, tarps with holes, etc)
Scrap materials that won’t be repurposed
Expired chemicals like fertilizers and cleaning supplies
Duplicate tools for gardening, car repairs, etc
Cracked, broken, or unused flower pots
Unused or sports equipment that is in poor condition
Large toys and bikes that your kids have outgrown
Worn out camping gear
Unused pool accessories
Burnt out or incorrect size light bulbs
Used oil
Vehicle supplies and accessories you don’t use
Pet toys, beds, and other gadgets that are worn-out, old, or unused
Extra luggage, suitcases, and duffel bags
Miscellaneous junk

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Things to declutter – Kids‘ Rooms

Clothes, toys, and books that are no longer age-appropriate
Toys that are broken or have missing pieces (including games and puzzles)
Unwanted toys that were gifted
Duplicate toys and books
Any toys no one plays with or likes (including you!)
Finished coloring books
Excess and unused kids’ craft supplies like art supplies, pens, pencils, markers, papers, coloring books, etc.
Excess or worn-out stationery like broken crayons, dried up markers, and glue
Damaged and torn books
Artwork and schoolwork
Outdated school supplies and books
Outgrown kids’ clothing, shoes, and bags
Damaged or worn-out kids’ clothing, clothes, and bags
No longer needed baby clothes and supplies
Outgrown furniture, decor, and accessories
Costumes
Old, worn-out, or stained stuffed animals
Garbage (including hidden snacks!)

Things to declutter – Electronics

Chargers for old electronics that you no longer own
Remote controls for electronics you no longer own
Extension cords or surge protectors that won’t get used
Dead batteries
CDs, DVDs, and tapes
Old gaming consoles and video games
Random cords
Old cell phones
Old computers and laptops
Random computer parts that are broken or unused like a mouse, keyboard, speakers, monitors, etc.
Boxes for electronics
Outdated or unused old gadgets
Empty flash drives, pen drives, or hard discs
Duplicate digital photos
Downloaded files on phone and computer

Things to declutter – Books & Paperwork

Books you’ve read and won’t read again
New books you’ve owned for a year and haven’t read yet
Old textbooks
Cookbooks you never use
Books you started and never finished
Children’s books that are no longer age-appropriate
Old magazines
Junk mail like newsletters
Old journals and diaries
Paperwork from 7+ years ago
Old manuals
Old warranty information for products you no longer own
Insurance policy documents for expired policies
Phone books
Business cards
Expired coupons
Old calendars and day planners
Outdated lists
Old receipts
Old papers like greeting cards and artwork
Filled up notebooks
Old or expired credit cards, store rewards cards, or membership cards
Any out of focus, unimportant, and duplicate print photos

Things to declutter – Linen closet

Any linens that are in poor condition including towels, sheets, blankets, throw pillow covers, curtains, tea towels, etc
Sheets sets, blankets, and comforters you never use or don’t like
Extra towels, pillows, linens, or blankets you haven’t used in the last 2 years
Stained, old, and flat pillows
Extra curtains

Things to declutter – Miscellaneous Items

Loose change and other pocket items
Excessive or unused seasonal decor
Random unused keys
Decorations you don’t like or have no attachment to
Outdoor furniture that is broken, worn out, or not used
Unused storage containers/bins
Empty or nearly empty lighters and matchbooks
Any artwork you no longer like or doesn’t go with the rest of your home decor
Unused, cracked, or broken vases
Random knick-knacks you don’t like anymore like travel souvenirs, mirrors, artificial plants, and picture frames
Dead plants
Excess unused party supplies
Collections you no longer like or look at any more coins, stamps, figurines, etc.
Unused or unwanted gifts

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do with all of the things I’ve decluttered?

Easy! Sell, recycle, or donate them. Here are some easy-to-execute ideas:

Offer things for free to family and friends
Donate them to your local charities, homeless shelters, animal shelters, churches, and other religious organizations
Sell them online on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist
Sell things in bulk to local thrift stores
Host a garage/yard sale in your neighborhood
Drop them off at the nearest recycling bin

What is the fastest way to purge clutter?

Start by decluttering high-traffic areas or rooms you use most often like the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom.

Get rid of things you are not emotionally attached to first. Since you don’t have to think twice, you will be able to declutter quickly.

Should I clean or declutter first?

You should always clean before you declutter! Cleaning and organizing are a lot easier and quicker to do when the room isn’t filled with stuff.

100 Things To Declutter – Start Decluttering Today!

There you have it – over 100 things to declutter in your home today!

I hope this decluttering checklist will help you to create and maintain a clutter-free home.

All the best!

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