The Complete Home Decluttering Checklist

Want to Get Organized?

If you need to declutter your entire home but don’t know where to start, you’ve come to the right place. Below are actionable steps you can take, room by room, to get your home in order today!

Before you begin, identify the area that causes you the most stress. There’s no right or wrong here, you just want to choose a space that will have an immediate positive impact on your day to day life.

Pro Tip: Start small and set a time limit. You won’t accomplish everything in one day but little gains equal big wins in the long run.

For every item on the list, either keep, donate, recycle, relocate, or throw away.

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Kitchen Living Spaces Home Office Bedroom Bedroom Closets Bathroom Kids Bedroom / Playrooms
Old take-out menus Magazines that have already been read or won’t be read Paper clutter (paid bills, receipts, junk mail) Paper clutter (if your home office is in your bedroom, consider getting bins so you can put away your papers at bedtime) Clothes that don’t fit Expired makeup (it can be a health hazard) Outgrown clothes (if you’re keeping these for hand me downs, place them in a weatherproof bin, label clearly and move them to another space if possible)
Chipped or cracked dishes Excess blankets and throws Appliance manuals (almost everything can be found online) Previously read books or magazines on your bedside tables Clothes you haven’t worn in the past year Expired medicine or medicine you no longer need Worn out shoes or shoes that are too small
Expired spices and food Decor you no longer like or want Old bank statements (shred if necessary) Old, stained or torn sheets and pillowcases Shoes you never wear (too small, wrong style, worn out) Worn out, stained, torn or smelly towels Broken toys/puzzles with missing pieces
Rarely used or duplicate utensils (spatulas, plastic spoons, etc) Furniture that is too big, broken or only serves one purpose Dried out pens and markers Excess decorative pillows Wire hangers/dry cleaner bags Cosmetic samples Toys your kids have outgrown and no longer play with
Stained food storage containers or ones with missing lids Cords and chargers you no longer use Old school work and forms Exercise equipment you never use Worn out/smelly workout gear Perfume / cologne you never use Used arts and craft supplies
Appliances you seldom use Extra decorative pillows Unused chargers, cables and wires Donations that need to be taken out of your home Handbags and purses you never use Expired sunscreen School papers and finished projects
Plastic fast food utensils/straws Random or previously read books Old tech such as phones, computers, tablets Extra blankets Jewelry you haven’t worn in the past year Unused hair dryers/curlers/straighteners
Old, stained, or torn dish towels Items that belong elsewhere such as shoes, kids toys, dishes and clothes Accessories such as scarves and hats you seldom wear Old or never used skincare/lotion
Rarely used cookbooks Old remotes
Extra coffee mugs

Decluttering can be an overwhelming process and is not for the faint of heart! Again, take your time and give yourself some grace if you’re struggling with the process.

If it all seems like too much and you’re in NYC or the tristate area, we’d be thrilled to help! Our elite team of professional organizers can get you sorted in a matter of days. Contact us today to get on our calendar.