We’ve allllll been there. We think we’ll use something one day but where do up put it in the meantime? How to start decluttering? According to thespruce.com, here are some things that need to go, pronto…
5 Things to Get Rid of in the Kitchen
Plastic silverware: Unless you often eat on the go, you don’t need plastic silverware to take up space when you already have proper silverware in your home. Take the plastic silverware to work and stash them in your desk when you need extra silverware for your packed lunch.
Condiment packets
Unitaskers: Gadgets that only serve one purpose sometimes look cool when you find them but take up space because you don’t use them frequently.
Mismatched or warped food storage containers
Expired pantry items
Appliances you never use: If you haven’t used a device in over a year, you likely will not use it.
9 Things to Get Rid of in Your Office
Newspapers: Newspapers more than two days old should be recycled.
Power cords you can no longer use: If you’re unsure if you can throw it out
Magazines more than two months old: Magazines are tricky because they often contain recipes or articles you’re hoping to read. If you’re serious about a recipe or article, clip it, and store it correctly (or look to see if the recipe is printed online.
Expired coupons
Old cell phones: There’s no good reason to keep these, as they are likely outdated and just taking up space.
Last year’s calendar: People hang onto these intending to transfer important dates from one year to the next. You have until January 31 of the new year to complete that task, but recycle it if you take longer than that.
Greeting cards: Unless they have sentimental value, recycle them.
Receipts: Some receipts should be saved, primarily if they represent tax-deductible purchases or items you need to try on. Otherwise, you should pitch them.
8 Things to Get Rid of in Your Closet
Mismatched socks: Either toss them or re-purpose them as dust rags.
Eyeglasses with the wrong prescription: Donate these immediately. Someone else could use them.
Accessories you never wear: Donate items you haven’t worn in years and organize and store those you wear.
Old clothing that no longer fits: If you’ve been hanging onto something for years in hopes you’ll fit into it again, odds are it’s not even in style anymore.
Extra buttons: This is an item your child’s art teacher will love.
Broken sunglasses: You were going to buy one of those kits to fix them, but you haven’t yet, so toss them.
Shoes you haven’t worn in five years: Your shoes should fit well, feel good, and look good. If they do not, donate or consign them.
Old towels and bedding: Animal shelters gladly accept donations of old linens.
5 Other Things to Throw Away ASAP
Old remote controls: If you don’t use it, trash it.
Last season’s sunblock: Toss it. Sunblock degrades in quality over time.
Old makeup: If your cosmetics have changed color, lost their scent, or changed consistency, it’s time to get rid of them. If you haven’t used any makeup items in over a year, dump them.
Old prescriptions and other medications: Check expiration dates. If it’s past its prime, contact your local pharmacy to learn about disposal options.
Product Manuals: Manuals are helpful, but fortunately, most manuals and troubleshooting suggestions are right on the product website.
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