Life is so much easier when we are organized, but organization can be hard with all the stuff we have! Let's get a jump on the spring cleaning by clearing out some things we seriously don't need! Use this list for ideas of places to look for clutter you may be overlooking. Download our FREE printable and check things off as you go.
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Living Spaces
Old newspapers
Junk mail
Scratched and unwanted CDs and DVDs
Old appliance manuals
Old magazines
Books you have never read
Books you won’t read again
Devices
Blurry photos
Recorded / downloaded TV shows
Unused apps
Old emails
Everything / Junk Drawer
Old keys
Old phone chargers
Corroded batteries
Extra scissors
Extra or no longer stretchy rubber bands
Broken staplers
Closets
Extra hangers
Spare buttons
Unflattering clothes
Bedding that lost its elastic or has holes
Gloves missing their partner
Socks with holes
Shoes that hurt or cause blisters
Old hats
Misshapen clothes & anything that has lost its elastic
Shrunken clothes
Games / Toys
Games with pieces missing
Puzzles with missing pieces
Broken toys
Abandoned / forgotten toys
Outgrown costumes
Forgotten art projects
Dried out markers or markers without caps
Broken crayons
Tiny chalk pieces
Kitchen
Out of date food
Unused kitchen gadgets
Old condiments
Spices you won’t use again
Unused cookbooks
Appliances that are broken
Freezer food past its prime
Herbs you never use
Food no one liked
Plastic containers with cracks
Containers missing lids
Extra pots, pans, and baking sheets
Forks with missing or bent prongs
Broken spatulas, tongs, and knives
Excessive whisks, sifters, and utensils
Mystery food
Good plates you never use
Bathroom
Out of date medicine
Old glasses
Rusted or tangled jewelry
Gloopy lotion
Makeup past its prime
Brushes that scratch
Hair products no longer used
Old poofs and loofahs
Nearly empty bottles
Towel with holes
Old hair ties / bows
Worn or mildewy bath mats
Outside
Dead plants / flowers
Broken garden ornaments
Garage
Extra rakes, shovels, and brooms
Broken or extra plant pots
Deflated balls
Clogged bubble machines
Broken sports equipment
Expired chemicals
Dried out paint cans
Storage
Unwanted holiday décor
Old car seat parts
Empty boxes
Random nuts, bolts, and screws
Broken flashlights
