101 Items to Get Rid of While Decluttering

Having a clutter-free home can enhance your physical and mental well-being, it can also create a serene living space. Sometimes the thought of decluttering can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re faced with years of accumulated things. Whether you’re moving to a new space, transitioning through life changes or simply aiming to streamline your possessions, taking the first step towards decluttering is essential.

This list of 101 things to declutter from your home can serve as a guide to help you pick out items that no longer serve a purpose in your life or a function in your space.

1. Expired food in the pantry
2. Old/unused cleaning supplies
3. Unused kitchen gadgets
4. Broken items that aren’t worth repairing
5. Duplicate utensils or tools
6. Clothing you haven’t worn in over a year or doesn’t fit
7. Shoes that are uncomfortable or damaged
8. Old magazines and newspapers
9. Outdated technology (e.g., old phones, chargers, cases)
10. Unread books
11. Empty boxes from purchases
12. Greeting cards you no longer need
13. Travel souvenirs that you don’t display
14. Paint and chemical containers you’re not using
15. Seasonal decorations you’ll never put up again
16. Cracked or chipped dishes
17. Dried-up pens and markers
18. Expired medicines (take to your pharmacy for proper disposal)
19. Duplicates of office supplies (e.g., staplers, scissors)
20. Dated photographs that aren’t special to you
21. Old bedding and worn out towels
22. Crafts supplies you’ll never use
23. Items with no designated storage place
24. Worn-out furniture
25. Unused gym equipment
26. Old electronics such as DVD players
27. Free promotional items you no longer want
28. Knick-knacks that collect dust
29. Outdated manuals for appliances you no longer own
30. Unused candle holders and candles
31. Items from hobbies you no longer pursue
32. Broken toys
33. Empty gift bags and wrapping paper
34. Unwanted gifts you’re holding onto
35. Unmatched/worn out socks
36. Unfinished projects or DIY materials
37. Clutter near entryways (shoes, bags)
38. Old calendars with no relevance
39. Friend or family photos that you no longer need
40. Random paperwork like old bills
41. Sample-sized toiletries you’ll never use
42. Unused or broken garden tools
43. Expired coupons
44. Assorted wires and cables without a known purpose
45. Old tax returns (older than 7 years)
46. Bookshelves full of books you have no intention to read
47. Items borrowed that you haven’t given back – send them back!
48. Unused gift cards
49. Promotional items from events you didn’t attend
50. Stale spices
51. Dishes with no matching set
52. Unwanted party supplies
53. Craft materials for projects you’ve abandoned
54. Luggage you rarely use
55. Scratched and worn cutlery
56. Hair accessories you no longer use
57. Unmatched food storage lids and containers
58. Items stored in the garage that you forgot about
59. Old CDs and vinyl records you don’t listen to
60. Home workout videos you’ll never watch
61. Unused pet supplies
62. Old subscriptions (digital or physical) you’ve canceled
63. Non-working appliances
64. Duplicate books or movies
65. Knives with dull blades
66. Unused membership cards
67. Assorted change and coins
68. Pillows that have lost shape or comfort
69. Outdated makeup products
70. No longer used shampoo/conditioner
71. Old greeting cards you saved
72. Clutter in bathroom cabinets
73. Unused kitchen appliances (e.g., bread maker, blender)
74. Random keepsakes that don’t mean much
75. Unflattering clothing
76. Worn out clothing
77. Items that remind you of negative memories
78. Stuffed animals that are taking up space
79. Broken picture frames
80. Items with sentimental value but are just clutter
81. Old reference books you don’t use
82. Unneeded or duplicate kitchen containers
83. Outdated furniture that no longer fits your style
84. Old or worn out art supplies
85. Old school supplies your kids no longer need
86. Worn-out slippers
87. Random tools you’ve never used
88. Unfilled journals or notebooks
89. DVD collections no one watches
90. Excessive number of coffee mugs
91. Decorative items that don’t match your style now
92. Old allergies or health check-up records
93. Old tickets and boarding passes
94. Items you thought you’d repair but never did
95. Extra furniture that doesn’t serve a purpose
96. Duplicate kitchen towels and dishcloths
97. Old office furniture collecting dust
98. Boxes of items for “someday” that never comes
99. Old, worn out bedding
100. Takeout menus
101. Incandescent bulbs

Use this list to make your decluttering process easier and more manageable. Please consider donating anything that still as life in it but is not serving you.

Happy decluttering!