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30 THINGS YOU CAN GET RID OF TO DECLUTTER YOUR HOME

One of the most prevalent reasons you may not be able to declutter your home is due to being unsure when it’s appropriate to get rid of certain things.

Most items don’t come with a personal expiration date and once we have accumulated something, we tend to want to make it useful, even if it’s not.

30 THINGS YOU CAN GET RID OF TO DECLUTTER YOUR HOME

Decluttering your home should be an easy task.

It’s essentially as simple as going through your belongings and deciding what to let go of and what to keep.

To declutter means to say goodbye to items that are no longer necessary or useful to you.

There are a few things that you can get rid of right now to help declutter your home and free up some extra space.

30 THINGS TO GET RID

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  1. Plastic silverware
  2. Condiment packets
  3. Unused utensils
  4. Mismatched food storage containers
  5. Old newspapers
  6. Rubber bands
  7. Inkless pens
  8. Random cords
  9. Magazines
  10. Expired coupons
  11. Old calendars
  12. Old greeting cards
  13. Used up or worn out craft supplies
  14. Mismatched socks
  15. Clothes that don’t fit
  16. Shoes you don’t wear
  17. Old bedding and towels
  18. Old remotes
  19. Old makeup
  20. Unused or old medications and prescriptions
  21. Takeout menus
  22. Product manuals
  23. Games or puzzles missing pieces
  24. Socks with holes
  25. Toys that are no longer played with
  26. Spare buttons
  27. Books you’ll never read
  28. Anything broken
  29. Out of date food in the cupboards
  30. Device chargers you no longer need

Sometimes it can be difficult to get started on decluttering your home.

Especially when it feels as though the job is too big to tackle, and you start to feel overwhelmed.

The best way to start on your decluttering journey is with the basics.

Just focus on keeping things simple and you will be well on your way to a clutter-free home in no time.

Try one of these books for more inspiration:

One Hour a Week Declutter

Real Life Organizing: Clean and Clutter-Free in 15 Minutes a Day

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