50 Items to Throw Away or Donate for a Clutter-Free Home

Do you have piles of paperwork on your counter and laundry on your floor? When tabletops and rooms are cluttered, the whole space can feel a bit chaotic. Without any order, stress-levels might increase since the space is anything but calm. So, what to do? It’s all about decluttering. Don’t think of “decluttering” as a scary word. With just a few simple steps, you can keep, toss, or donate items and you’ll be well on your way to a clutter-free home.

3 Simple Steps to Take for a Clutter-Free Home

Step #1: Choose an area to declutter.

From using storage bins to following routines, there are many ways to clear out clutter from a home. But, after living in a home for a while, clutter might seem like regular decor. So, it’s important to take note of certain areas in your home that can quickly accumulate clutter.

Step #2: Separate into piles: Toss, Donate, Keep

If you haven’t used items in months or even years, it’s time to toss them because they are taking up space. If you decide to hang onto something, take note on when you use it next. If it takes a long time to use it, then you might want to reconsider holding onto it.

Step #3: Don’t let clutter pile up after you declutter.

As we all know, clutter can multiply quickly. By staying on top of it on a regular basis, you’ll be able to help keep your home free of items you no longer need. Another upside? When cleaning out clutter, be sure to keep in mind what items can be donated. Decluttering can be a win-win.

30-Day Declutter Challenge

It’s never too late to start decluttering and there’s no time like the present to begin the 30-Day Declutter Challenge. Each day, focus on a new space in your home to declutter.

Day 1: Refrigerator
Day 2: Pantry
Day 3: Cupboards
Day 4: Kitchen Drawers
Day 5: Kitchen Counters
Day 6: Spice Rack
Day 7: Junk Drawer
Day 8: Under-Sink Storage
Day 9: Laundry Room
Day 10: Mud Room
Day 11: Coat Closets
Day 12: Bookshelves
Day 13 Storage Furniture
Day 14: Mantel
Day 15: Desk
Day 16: Mail
Day 17: Filing Cabinet
Day 18: Master Bedroom
Day 19: Kids’ Rooms
Day 20: Clothes Closets
Day 21: Linen Closet
Day 22: Bathroom Cabinets
Day 23: Bathroom Drawers
Day 24: Medicine Cabinets
Day 25: Makeup Storage
Day 26: Toy Storage
Day 27: Playroom
Day 28: Garage
Day 29: Vehicles
Day 30: Storage Room