I think we can all benefit from having a bit of a de-clutter a couple of times a year but I know not everyone finds it as easy as I do to just throw things away without a second thought. So, if you’re in a position where you know you need to have a clear out but don’t know where to start, this post on how to declutter your house is going to come in handy for you!
Clutter can build up absolutely everywhere and there’s often so many things we don’t even think about when it comes to decluttering! Every room in the house has the potential to build up clutter, so in this post we’re going to look at how to declutter your house room by room, how to prepare for junk and how to make it more manageable! For extra tips, check out this post on a simple guide to de-cluttering!
How to declutter your house room by room:
Bathroom
- Old toothbrushes
- Empty products
- Products that are collecting dust in the back of the cupboard
- Products which are out of date
- Towels with holes in them
- Out of date medication
I think the bathroom is a great place to start with decluttering your house because it’s usually the smallest room and it’s pretty black and white of what you should and shouldn’t throw away. Empty packets and bottles can often build up and it’s always worth checking the dates on products under the sink.
The last time I decluttered my bathroom, I found plenty of out of date sunscreen and other products which went straight in the bin. You don’t want to be using products like that which are out of date!
Bedroom
- Underwear with holes in it
- Socks without a partner
- Clothes which you haven’t worn in over 2 years
- Clothes which don’t fit anymore
- Shoes which are damaged
- Swimwear which no longer fits
- Old bedding which has marks on / is discolored / gross
- Pyjamas with holes in them
- Empty make up products
- Make up which has gone “off” (e.g crusty mascara)
- Shades which you’d never wear
- Empty hair / body products
- Products which are out of date
- Unusable nail polish
- Empty packets (e.g medication)
I love decluttering my bedroom because it’s such a safe and cozy space for me and I never want it to feel overrun with stuff. Bedroom clutter can also often be sold or given away to others, so you might even be able to make some extra cash from it!
You might want to consider selling old clothes on eBay or Depop. Old games, books, toys, DVD’s etc can also be sold or given to charity shops. Clearing out your wardrobe is always so satisfying too!
How to declutter your house:
Kitchen
- Old receipts
- Pens which don’t work
- Food products which are out of date
- Food products which have been sitting in the cupboard longer than a year
- Cutlery which is chipped / damaged
- Old notebooks which are full
- Kitchen aids which you never use
- Tea towels / cloths with holes in them
- Dead flowers
- Dead batteries
- Tupperware boxes without a lid
Kitchens can build up a LOT of clutter. I’m definitely not the only one with a few kitchen drawers which are used for “stuff”. Random crap that you don’t know where to put so you just chuck it in this draw and never think about it again! Everything can have it’s place – so really, you don’t even need these drawers in your house!
When you’re learning how to declutter your house, never neglect the kitchen. It’s usually the most overwhelming place to declutter but it’s so satisfying when it’s done. Kitchen cupboards and under the sink can often be neglected when decluttering.
Other
- Books you didn’t enjoy
- Books you’ll never read again (consider giving these to charity!)
- Games for consoles you no longer own
- Ornaments which you don’t like
- Used candles
- Coats which no longer fit
- Any electronics which don’t work and you don’t use
- Packaging and manuals
- Dog / cat / pet toys which are broken
- Chargers / leads for electronics you no longer own
- VHS tapes and audio cassettes
And of course there will be SO MUCH MORE stuff scattered around your house which can be decluttered. Nick-nacks and bits and bobs that get left or neglected or bought and never thought about again! This is a list of some additional items you might want to consider decuttering.
