Decluttering Checklist

Decluttering your house can be an intimidating task, but breaking it down room by room can make it more manageable. It can be hard to know where to start.

Ultimate Free Decluttering Checklist

Here is a decluttering checklist to help give you ideas of common things in homes to donate or sell or simply throw away.

Quick Tips As You Use This Declutter List

Here are some quick reminders while using this list.

As you work through my declutter list, I want you to keep in mind about whether you have more than you need from any suggestion and/or whether they can be stored. It’s easy to let stuff pile up in your home, so my goal is to help you get started with decluttering.

Once you get started, you might find it easier to keep going and find other things to let go. And, as always in my blog posts, I suggest that you can safely sell stuff on Craigslist.

Now, finally, here is my decluttering checklist.

Things To Declutter in the Kitchen

Here are some ideas for the kitchen to create a more organized and efficient cooking space.

Expired food items
Duplicate kitchen tools and gadgets
Broken or chipped dishes and glassware
Unused or mismatched containers and lids
Old cookware or appliances you no longer use

Bathroom Decluttering Ideas

Here are some ideas to help find items you can declutter to improve your bathroom.

Expired toiletries, makeup, and medicines
Empty or near-empty product bottles (combine if possible)
Worn-out or mismatched towels
Unused or duplicate grooming tools
Old or expired cleaning products

Bedrooms: What to Declutter

Got old sheets under you bed that haven’t been used in years? Check out a few ideas to declutter your bedroom(s).

Clothes that no longer fit or you haven’t worn in a year
Shoes in poor condition or rarely worn
Outdated or broken furniture
Clutter on nightstands or dressers
Excess bedding and linens

What To Declutter in the Living Room

Here are some ideas to clean up, declutter, and organize your living room.

Magazines, books, newspapers you won’t read again
Broken or unused electronics
Decor items that no longer fit your style
Excessive knick-knacks or decorative pillows
Old or worn-out furniture

Basement Decluttering Ideas

A basement can be a catch-all space that collects a lot of unwanted things. Here are some ideas to help clean up your basement.

Items you haven’t used in over a year
Broken or outdated electronics or appliances
Unwanted furniture or exercise equipment
Boxes of unsorted belongings
Hazardous materials like old paint or chemicals (dispose of properly)
Cardboard boxes that you will never reuse

Things To Declutter in Closets

Check your closets and be honest with yourself. Will you ever wear some of these clothes again? Check out these ideas.

Clothes that are too small or too large
Worn-out or damaged clothing
Shoes that hurt your feet or you rarely wear
Outdated accessories and handbags
Hangers and storage containers you don’t use

Decluttering Your Pantry

It’s easy to let old spices and seasonings gather in your pantry. Check these out.

Expired food items and spices
Half-empty boxes of food (probably stale)
Unwanted or unused kitchen gadgets
Items that have been sitting untouched for months
Donate non-perishable items you won’t use

Ideas To Declutter The Kids’ Playroom

This list could be a mile long if you’ve been gathering toys for years. Here are ideas to get started.

Broken or incomplete toys and games
Toys your children have outgrown
Stuffed animals/plushes that have seen better days
Art supplies that are dried up (markers) or rarely used (broken crayons)
Clear out duplicate toys
Puzzles with missing pieces
Board games with missing pieces

Use (And Save) My Free Decluttering Checklist

I hope this list is helpful to get you started on your decluttering journey.

Remember, when decluttering your house or apartment, it’s essential to decide whether to sell, donate, recycle, or throw away items. Be mindful of the impact of your choices on the environment and your community. Additionally, don’t rush the process. Take your time in each room to ensure a thorough decluttering job.