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

Things To Declutter In The Kitchen

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

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 food you don’t like and know you won’t use in the fridge and freezer
• Fridge magnets
• Any Post-It notes or 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
• Empty cleaning solution bottles

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!)
• Expired coupons or 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 In The Pantry

Besides the kitchen, the pantry is equally important to declutter.

Since a pantry stores food and beverages, you’ll want to declutter this space frequently to ensure everything is safe to be consumed.

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 In The 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

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Things To Declutter In Your Wardrobe

Wardrobes are usually challenging to declutter.

If you love shopping and fashion, 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 a long time (at least a 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!)
• Clothing 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 In 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.

However, 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/newspapers
• 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 In The 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
• 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

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Things To Declutter In 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 cleaner 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 unused or worn-out files
• Extra or no longer functional stationery like dried out pens and pencils without lead, broken crayons, dried out markers

Things To Declutter In The 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 In 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!)
• Completed 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!)

Electronics To Declutter

• 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 that are no longer needed

Books & Paperwork To Declutter

• 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 In The 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

Miscellaneous Things To Declutter

• 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

Related: The Decluttering Mindset – 5 Ways To Change Your Mind About Clutter

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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