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Sometimes when we get overwhelmed but are still motivated to declutter our space, a little guidance is appreciated. You’re welcome!
A-Z quick items to look for when decluttering:
Athletic and sports equipment that is broken, unused, or outgrown
Books you will never read again (donate to your local library!)
Broken appliances or headphones
Candles that are down to their stubs
Chipped dishes and glassware
Dried out nail polish, paint cans, or glue
Duplicate kitchen gadgets, utensils, and appliances
Electronics you no longer use (VHS players, Caller ID boxes, and answering machines)
Expired medications, batteries, spices, coupons, toiletries, sunscreens, cosmetics, or lotions
Food that has expired
Greeting cards
Hangers that are broken
Incomplete jigsaw puzzles
Jewelry that is broken or that you never wear
Knives that are damaged
Luggage that is broken, torn, or unused
Magazines and newspapers
Menus (takeout) you do not use or are from a now closed restaurant
Nostalgic items for which your love has faded (ticket stubs or program books)
Obsolete user manuals or calendars/planners
Phones (landline and mobile) that are broken or unused or phone books
Quilts, comforters, and blankets that are stained, torn, or worn out
Receipts older than needed for tax or reimbursement purposes
Scratched CDs and DVDs
Swag (promotional products or party favors)
Torn or stained clothing
Unused cookware
Vases that are chipped or unused
Worn out linens, towels, shoes, or socks (Recycle textiles or donate gently used sneakers)
Xmas decorations and lights that are broken or no longer wanted
Yard and gardening tools that you don’t use or are worn out
Zippered items with a broken zipper that are not worth repairing or replacing
Go on a treasure hunt to look for a few of these items listed above to motivate you. One never knows how this will inspire you to dig deeper to declutter.
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