Decluttering – A 5 Part Series – PART FOUR

By Anne-Marie Greenberg

Let’s continue our room by room decluttering checklist

Bedroom Decluttering Checklist

Paper clutter: Clear surfaces of unnecessary paperwork, such as old bills or receipts, and create designated storage areas.

Books that won’t be read again: Donate books that no longer resonate with you or that you’ve outgrown.

Old magazines: Recycle or donate magazines that have served their purpose.

Unused or unnecessary furniture: Assess your bedroom furniture and part ways with pieces that no longer serve a functional or aesthetic purpose.

Excess decorative pillows: Streamline your bedding by keeping only the pillows you use regularly.

Sheets that are past their prime: Discard worn-out or stained sheets and invest in fresh linens for a cozy night’s sleep.

Closet Decluttering Checklist

Clothes that no longer fit: Donate or sell clothing items that no longer flatter your figure or reflect your style.

Clothes you haven’t worn in over nine months: Embrace the “less is more” mantra by letting go of garments that languish in the depths of your closet.

Socks and tights with holes in them: Bid farewell to worn-out socks and tights, freeing up space for new additions to your wardrobe.

Gifted clothes that you won’t ever wear: Release guilt associated with unworn gifted clothing items and pass them on to someone who will appreciate them.

Underwear that is worn or frayed: Refresh your undergarment collection by discarding items that have seen better days.

Extra hangers/dry-cleaning hangers: Streamline your closet space by eliminating excess hangers, keeping only what you need.

Shoes that hurt or are uncomfortable: Prioritize comfort and functionality by parting ways with shoes that no longer serve your feet well.

Broken jewelry: Streamline your accessory collection by discarding broken or unworn jewelry pieces.

Clothes that haven’t been repaired in over a year: If you haven’t prioritized repairs within a year, it may be time to let go of those items.

Unused fitness gear: Evaluate your workout equipment and donate or sell items that no longer motivate you to exercise.

Unworn clothes you’re holding onto because they were expensive: Release attachment to expensive but unworn clothing items, freeing yourself from clutter and guilt.

Kid’s Room Decluttering Checklist

Outgrown clothes and shoes: Donate or pass on clothing and shoes that no longer fit growing children.

Toys that are broken or no longer played with: Streamline toy collections by discarding broken or unused toys.

Worn-down stuffed toys: Keep only well-loved and intact stuffed animals, letting go of worn-down or redundant ones.

Used arts-and-crafts supplies: Organize art supplies and discard dried-out or underused items.

Books they have outgrown: Donate books that no longer suit your child’s age or interests.

School books from previous years: Clear out outdated school materials to make room for current academic resources.

Old school projects: Streamline storage by discarding completed school projects that are no longer relevant or sentimental.

Toys, games, and puzzles with missing pieces: Declutter toy collections by discarding incomplete or damaged items.

Bathroom Decluttering Checklist

Old / expired makeup & brushes: Discard expired makeup products and brushes to maintain a fresh and hygienic beauty routine.

Old / expired sunscreen: Safely dispose of expired sunscreen to ensure effective sun protection.

Old / expired medication: Properly dispose of expired medications to avoid potential health risks.

Excess hair brushes & tools: Streamline your haircare tools by keeping only essential items and discarding duplicates or rarely used tools.

Worn out hair ties or bobby pins: Refresh your hair accessory collection by discarding worn-out or stretched items.

Beauty products you don’t use or like: Declutter beauty products that no longer serve your skincare or grooming routine.

Dried out / separated nail polish: Discard dried-out nail polish to maintain a polished appearance for your nails.

Beauty / travel samples you haven’t used: Streamline your beauty stash by using or donating unused samples.