Are you in the midst of a KonMari-inspired cleaning spree, surrounded by a mountain of belongings and feeling a bit overwhelmed? If you’re embarking on an organizational project, here’s a curated list of 50 items you should consider parting ways with to kickstart your journey toward a more tidy and organized home. Remember, when we say “throw away,” we really mean to donate, recycle, or repurpose.
Decluttering isn’t about adopting extreme minimalism; it’s about letting go of items that no longer serve a purpose in your life. Clearing out these things can make organizing your space a breeze and provide a newfound sense of freedom.
As we step into a new year, many of us are eager to embrace change, and that often begins with simplifying our living spaces. So, without further ado, here’s a list of 50 items you can bid farewell to today to instantly declutter your home and make it more organized:
- Old Magazines
- Worn-out sofa cushions
- Movies you never watch
- Scratched DVDs or Blu-rays
- Burnt-out candles
- Excess lengths of rope
- Games with missing pieces
- Dusty old books
- Expired or broken makeup
- Outdated makeup styles
- Nail polish that’s seen better days
- Stale perfume
- Toothbrushes with frayed bristles
- Half-empty bottles of products
- Towels riddled with holes
- Items untouched in the last 3 months
- Mismatched socks
- Socks beyond repair
- Underwear with holes
- Clothes neglected for over 6 months
- Clothes that no longer fit
- Lone earrings
- Outdated ties
- Worn-out belts
- Neglected handbags
- Forgotten hats and gloves
- Worn-out shoes
- Tattered blankets
- Flat, lifeless pillows
- Expired food items
- Unused take-out menus
- A stockpile of restaurant sauce packets
- Outdated coupons
- Expired cleaning products
- Chipped or cracked cups
- Leftover odds and ends
- Extra crisper boxes
