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Regain Space and Sanity in Your Home

If you look around your home right now – like, right this very moment; and with no time to do a quick tidy up… are you loving what you see? Yeah… me too. It’s unbelievable how quickly we accumulate clutter throughout the year. I can literally turn my head a fraction of a degree and spot something that I should have gotten rid of ages ago. So! In an effort to help you (and me!) regain space and sanity in your home, here are 50 things to toss out and declutter.

16 Things to Declutter | In the Kitchen

Pantry items that are expired or that you are never going to use or cook with (gifted or bought out of inspiration!)
Old rubs and spices
Lone utensils with no other halves
Cooking utensils that have rusted or have got melted tips
Containers with no lids or are warped and out of shape
Old cookbooks you haven’t opened in ages – get your inspiration here instead. Or here, or here!
Cooking or Baking pans that have rusted
Dish and hand towels that are worn, stained, or have tears
Oven mitts that are are worn, stained, or burnt!
Chipped mugs, glasses, plates, and bowls
Gadgets you never use
Garlic Press – because… do you really use it? It’s harder to wash it than it is to smash and chop garlic!
Takeout menus – Take a photo of each and keep them on your phone
Appliance brochures and product manuals (unless it has a warranty sticker on it)
Dirty, stained placemats
Takeaway condiments – Ketchup packets, sushi soy sauce etc.

7 Things to Declutter | In the Living Room

Old remote controls
Dated magazines and newspapers
Coffee table books that are not read
Cushions that have lost their fluff and bounce
Throws that are stained, holey, fuzzy or lined with pilling
If you’ve got any old Cassettes or VHS tapes – toss it. They’re not going to be making a come back
Music CDs you’re no longer into

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4 Things to Declutter | In the Laundry Room

Socks that don’t have pairs! (If they haven’t turned up in a month, they probably won’t every turn up. It’s a mystery…)
Broken clothes pegs
Broken clothes hangers
Laundry products you don’t use – be honest!

10 Things to Declutter | In the Master Bedroom

Pillows that no longer have any bounce
Stained or holey beddings
Old jewelry and accessories – necklaces, earrings, bracelets
Old makeup! Did you know that makeup expires? Well I’ll be!
Perfume or Cologne you never use – or don’t like the smell of
Old cell phones and bits of technology – I’m so bad at this. I have like 3 or 4 old mobile phones somewhere in my bedroom drawers! Think – cell phones, earphones, alarm clocks, old radios
Clear your closet of things you don’t ever wear. If it doesn’t make you feel awesome – get rid of it!
Old spectacles – Did you know that your old eyeglasses can be donated?
Lotions and creams you don’t use.
Check your medicine cabinet – get rid of old prescription and medicines. They have a life span.

6 Things to Declutter | In the Children’s Bedroom and Playroom

Old, raggedy pillows
Broken toys
Toys and board games they never play with
Old artwork – if you don’t want to toss these, file them in a ring binder, box, or scrapbook
Clothes the children have outgrown
Old art material – pens that don’t work, dried up tubs of paint, broken crayons

7 Things to Declutter | In the Office or Study

Old business brochures
Junk Mail
Old mail – or file it if it’s important
Writing material – pens with no caps, broken pencils
Random cords you don’t use (or even know what they’re for)
Books you have already read – donate them
School books and notebooks from the previous year(s)

How to Declutter Your Home Fast: 50 Things to Toss Out