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I used to struggle with the clutter in my home. As a mum of two little ones, I felt like clutter was inevitable—until I started to declutter our home.
With each bag I took out, things got lighter, and life became easier to manage each time. You could say I became a little bit addicted to getting rid of clutter I didn’t truly need.
In this article, I am sharing with you 100 things that you can declutter in your home right now, and I have a free checklist for you to make the process a bit easier.
Keep reading below or watch the video:
The Kitchen
Let’s start in the kitchen—the hub of the home, right?
As I looked around my kitchen, I realised there were so many single-use appliances that I didn’t really use that much, like a sandwich maker I avoided because I hated cleaning it, or a slow cooker that I hadn’t used in a long time. Those were some of the things I decluttered.
I also looked through extra plates and extra bowls that we weren’t truly using and decided to keep only about eight of each set. We’re a family of four, by the way.
As I continued decluttering, I looked through our excess mugs—something I think we all accumulate at some point. I kept my favourites and got rid of the rest. I also let go of any extra cups or glasses that we didn’t truly need.
When it came to tumblers and water bottles, I decided to keep just one per person, which feels like more than enough for us.
Next, I went through the spatulas and utensils, trying to be really honest with myself about how many I actually use. Depending on how much you cook, you might keep more or less than I did.
I also got rid of extra cutlery we didn’t need and sorted through any kitchen gadgets that were hard to clean or rarely used. For example, I often get asked if I have a potato masher—I actually don’t! I use my hand mixer to make mash instead. Is that weird? I don’t know, but it works for me.
I realised that pots and pans can really pile up, as well as oven trays, so I kept only the few I truly use. After all, we usually only have about four spots on the hob, so keeping more than that doesn’t make much sense if we’re cooking in one go.
I looked above the fridge and inside it to make sure I wasn’t keeping anything I didn’t really need.
Tupperware is something that can easily get out of hand—my Tupperware drawer used to be a bit of a mess. Now, I store all of them with their lids on and only keep the ones we really need.
I then went through placemats, getting rid of old ones we weren’t using, and sorted through vases, discarding any that were cracked or not in use.
When I looked through my spices and spice jars, I was honestly amazed at how many I had that I hadn’t used in so, so long. I let go of those.
I got rid of any condiments I no longer used—especially those I had bought for a recipe I had found on Pinterest that ended up living in the back of the cupboard for months. And of course, any expired food went straight away.
On my kitchen counters, I took a hard look at the decor items and didn’t keep much because, let’s be honest, kitchens can get messy so easily. I didn’t want to have much on my counters. Keeping them clutter-free just makes everything more manageable.
I also tried to decant things as much as I could. Getting rid of wrappers and packaging that food comes in can make cupboards so much more organised.
The area under the sink, where I kept cleaning products, was also a big mess, so I downsized those significantly. I did the same with kitchen towels, keeping only a fair few.
I looked through my baking supplies and discarded anything that was expired or old.
Then, I tackled the knick-knacks in the “doom drawer”—you know, that junk drawer that accumulates all the random little bits. We still have utility items like batteries, scissors, and other useful random things, but they no longer have to be jumbled together. I was honest about what I truly needed in there.
I got rid of most of my recipe books and binders because I wasn’t using them that much.
I let go of extra serving trays and platters—the special occasion ones that I never found a use for.
Lastly, I went through the medicine I kept in the kitchen, discarding anything that was expired or no longer needed.
Quick recap:
- Appliances
- Plates
- Bowls
- Mugs
- Cups
- Glasses
- Tumblers and water bottles
- Spatulas and utensils
- Cutlery
- Kitchen gadgets
- Pots and pans
- Oven trays
- Above the fridge and inside it
- Tupperware
- Placemats
- Vases
- Spices and spice jars
- Condiments
- Expired food
- Counter decor items
- Wrappers and packaging
- Under the sink
- Kitchen towels
- Baking supplies
- Knick-knacks
- Recipe books
- Trays and platters
- Medicine
The Hallway
Moving into the hallway, I got rid of a lot of paperwork—takeaway menus, old birthday invites, spam mail, and receipts—all of those went straight into recycling.
I also discarded keys that we no longer use.
I looked through my bags, shoes, and hats, really trying to be honest about how many of each I truly used.
Broken umbrellas? Gone.
When it came to sunglasses, we now only keep one pair per person (though I used to have several pairs), which is more than enough.
I went through accessories like scarves, gloves, summer gear, and winter gear, especially those items that had been stuffed into the understairs cupboard.
I also removed any excess décor in the hallway because I wanted it to be a light and airy space. When someone walks through the door, or even when I do, I want it to feel like I can breathe in there instead of feelings too stuffed. Since hallways are usually quite small, I’ve found that less is definitely more.
And then, I tackled the random items that are usually found in this area that need to be relocated—either to a bedroom upstairs, the kitchen, or the living room—so I quickly rehomed those items.
Quick recap:
- Paperwork
- Key no longer used
- Bags
- Shoes
- Hats
- Broken umbrellas
- Sunglasses
- Accessories
- Excess décor
- Random items
The Living Room
Moving into the living room, I checked under our TV because that’s a spot where things tend to pile up. I got rid of any extra cords and cables that we didn’t really need anymore. I enlisted my husband’s help to sort through all the tech bits, as some of them were no longer in use, and honestly, I had no idea what half of them were for!
I decided to get rid of excess throw pillows since they often end up on the floor and are just a pain to constantly tidy up. The same went for blankets—I only kept the ones we truly use.
I went through the books and decluttered any that I didn’t plan on reading again or those that just weren’t for me. I either listed them on Ziffit or gave them to someone who might appreciate them more.
I also went through excess decor on surfaces in here too.
Quick recap:
- Under TV
- Cords and cables
- Tech bits
- Throw pillows
- Blankets
- Books
- Excess decor
The Bedroom
Moving into the bedroom, I took a good look through my makeup. Anything expired, old, or something I didn’t use anymore, I got rid of straight away.
I went through my jewellery and perfumes and actually discarded a lot because I have a few basics that I wear all the time, and that’s pretty much it—anything else just didn’t get used.
In this space, I also got rid of extra decor pillows and throws, which simplified making our bed a lot.
Quick recap:
- Makeup
- Jewellery
- Perfumes
- Decor pillows
- Extra throws
The Wardrobe
Next, I tackled my wardrobe.
I got rid of clothes that didn’t fit, and those that were off-season were stored away. Any clothes that didn’t make me feel good, I took those straight out.
If a piece of clothing needed a special bra or accessory that I didn’t want to go out and buy, I got rid of that as well. I eliminated duplicates, realising I didn’t need so many of them.
And any clothes I had already bought a replacement for—I simply got rid of the old ones, because if you upgrade something, there’s no point in keeping the old as well.
I then had a quick look through socks and underwear, just to give it a clean slate.
Quick recap:
- Clothes that don’t fit
- Off-season clothes
- Clothes that didn’t feel good
- Clothes that need a special bra
- Duplicates
- Clothes I’ve bought a replacement for
- Socks
- Underwear
The Bathroom
Then, in the bathroom, I got rid of extra skincare products.
I sorted through body lotions as I didn’t really use that many of them, and I tossed any serums I wasn’t using.
I got rid of old makeup. I sorted through my hair tools and only kept the ones I truly made use of.
I checked my cleaning products as well and cleared the clutter from surfaces, which is a big one in the bathroom. It can get quite grimy in there, so the less we have out, the easier it is to clean. That’s why I also went through and removed extra decor in the bathrooms.
Quick recap:
- Skincare
- Body lotions
- Serums
- Old makeup
- Hair tools
- Cleaning products
- Clutter on surfaces
- Extra decor
The Linen Closet
In my linen closet, I got rid of extra duvets and pillows, keeping just one guest set. I looked through all the extra bed linen sets and kept only one for each bed, plus one spare set. This way, when one is in the wash, we have a fresh set ready to put on the bed, but any more than that didn’t feel necessary for us.
Similarly, with towels, I got rid of any extras—we keep two per person, and that’s been working really well for us.
Quick recap:
- Duvets and pillows
- Bed linen sets
- Towels
The Garage, Shed, and Loft
In the garage, shed, loft, or any other storage area, I went through everything, starting with old paints and paint samples. Many of them actually expire after about a year, or sometimes even less, so I got rid of those.
I let go of my glue gun since I wasn’t using it at all.
We had some rugs in storage that we no longer had space for, and I realised it was better to part with them before they got damaged—someone else could make good use of them.
I also sorted through hobby items we no longer wanted.
It’s easy to hold onto “future self” items or “fantasy self” items—things we imagine we’ll need or want in the future. But it’s usually best to give those items to someone who can use them right now rather than keeping them in storage where they might just sit for years.
One thing that should be fairly easy to do is to get rid of cardboard boxes—they can take up so much space! A shed full of them is not going to be helpful in any way. It usually just stresses us out and takes up space that could be used in a much better way.
We went through sentimental items like baby clothes or knickknacks that didn’t hold real value to us. We only kept a selection of things that truly made us happy to look at.
I sorted through items that my kids had outgrown, like toys or baby gear, and garden toys.
We even got rid of some furniture pieces because, again, keeping them in storage usually isn’t a great idea.
Quick recap:
- Old paints
- Glue gun
- Rugs
- Hobby items
- “Future self” items
- “Fantasy self” items
- Boxes
- Sentimental items
- Outgrown items
- Furniture pieces
The Kids’ Rooms
When it comes to kids’ stuff, this was a big one. We got rid of excess play food, keeping only about 15 or 20 bits, which is plenty for them to play with.
We also let go of big plastic toys that were rarely played with, and interestingly, my kids didn’t even miss them once they were gone.
Lastly, we removed those toys that just get dumped on the floor but are never actually played with.
We got rid of some extra cars and vehicles, and sorted through extra dolls and trinket toys from birthday parties, as well as soft toys, which can accumulate quickly.
We also reviewed our collection of puzzles and board games, keeping only the ones we truly loved. I find “the container method” really helpful here—if the container designated to keep our board games starts overflowing, it’s time to declutter and make room for the ones we really appreciate.
We got rid of books the kids were no longer interested in, as well as extra Play-Doh and paint sets.
We went through all the crayons, pens, and pencils because they tend to get chaotic; organising them in one spot proved really helpful.
We stopped keeping hand-me-downs due to the large age gap between my kids and the mismatch of seasons. We removed clothes they’ve outgrown and off-season clothes, storing away only what’s necessary. We also got rid of any duplicates and clothes that I had replaced.
Additionally, we checked their socks and underwear, keeping those in check, and removed shoes they no longer wear.
Quick recap:
- Play food
- Big plastic toys
- Toys dumped but never played with
- Toy cars and vehicles
- Extra dolls
- Trinket toys from birthdays
- Soft toys
- Puzzles
- Board games
- Kids books
- Play-Doh
- Paint sets.
- Crayons, pens, and pencils
- Clothes kids don’t fit into yet
- Clothes they’ve outgrown
- Off-season clothes
- Duplicates
- Things I bought replacements for
- Socks
- Underwear
- Shoes
So this is it, my list of 100 things you can declutter today. I hope you found something helpful on it, let me know in the comments below!
