Room-by-Room Decluttering List | Simple Home Declutter Guide
Your home is not organized and you're wondering where to start? I understand your problem very well. Last year, when I started cleaning my house, I also thought that this task was impossible. But once I created a system and worked room by room, everything became much easier.
Today I am giving you a complete list which is for every room of yours. Follow this list and you will see how spacious and peaceful your home looks.
Kitchen decluttering list
The kitchen is the place where most things are accumulated. I always recommend starting here because when your kitchen is clean, cooking becomes more enjoyable.
Countertops:
- Remove all small appliances (keep only those for daily use)
- Throw away old sponges and dishcloths
- Remove expired coupons and papers
- Remove old notes from magnets and fridge
- Reduce the number of decorative items that catch dust
Pantry and Cabinets:
- Check and throw away expired food items.
- Remove broken or mismatched containers
- Reduce collection of plastic bags (not more than 20-25)
- Old Recipe Cuttings You Never Tried
Utensils:
- Chipped or Cracked Plates and Bowls
- Containers with missing lids
- rusty utensils
- Those gadgets you haven't used in years
- Extra serving spoons
Drawers:
- Old Takeout Menus and Coupons
- Dry Markers and Pens
- Random screws, buttons, rubber bands that have been lying around for years
- Duplicate Kitchen Tools
Living Room Decluttering List
The living room is the face of your home. Whatever things are there, they show your personality. But if there is too much stuff, the space starts looking stressful.
Surfaces (Coffee Table, Side Tables):
- Old Magazines and Newspapers
- Dead plants or fake flowers that have faded
- Remote controls that don't work
- empty candles
- Decor Items You Don't Like Anymore
Entertainment Centre:
- Tangled Cables and Chargers
- Dusty Decorative Items
- Instruction manuals that are not needed
Bookshelf:
- Books you haven't read and won't read
- duplicate copies
- old textbooks
- Broken Photo Frames
- Trinkets that just collect dust
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Storage & Closets:
- Old board games with missing pieces Blankets and pillows you don't use
- Old curtains or throw pillows
- Extra Veges and Decor
Bedroom decluttering list
The bedroom is your place of peace. Whenever I clean up my bedroom, I sleep better. Really!
Closet:
- clothes that haven't been worn in a year
- Wrong size clothes (don't save for the future!)
- Stained or damaged clothes
- Single socks whose pair cannot be found
- Old hangers that are broken or rusted
- Shoes that are uncomfortable or damaged
- Accessories You Never Wear
Nightstand:
- Old Medicines (Expired)
- pile of unread books
- Old Receipts and Tickets dead batteries
- Loose change (collect in one place)
Dresser:
- Makeup or skincare products that are expired
- Perfume Samples You Won't Use
- Hair Accessories That Are Broken
- Jewelery that has become tangled or damaged
- old sunglasses
Under the bed:
- Shift seasonal clothing into proper storage
- Old shoeboxes (just boxes, the shoes went out first!)
- Dust Bunnies (OK, not these clutter but clean them too)
Kids Room Decluttering List
Children's rooms are the most difficult because there is a lot of emotional attachment. But let me tell you that children also like clean space.
Toys:
- Toys with broken or missing pieces
- Duplicate Stuffed Animals
- puzzles with no pieces
- fast food toys
Clothing:
- Outgrown clothes (check every season)
- Stained or damaged items
- mismatched socks
- shoes that are too small
School Supplies:
- Old artwork (keep the favourites, take photos and digitize the rest)
- Dry Markers and Crayons
- Old notebooks and assignments
- Broken backpacks
Books:
- Outgrown Books
- Damaged books that cannot be read
- duplicate copies
Garage/Storage Area Decluttering List
The garage is the place where we leave everything saying "we'll see later". This requires the most courage!
Tools and Hardware:
- Broken Tools
- Rusty Nails and Screws
- dry paint cans
- Duplicate Tools
Seasonal Items:
- Broken Christmas Lights
- Old decorations you don't use
- Sports equipment that is not used
Junk:
- Empty boxes kept "just in case"
- Old Furniture Pieces That Will Not Be Repaired
- paint cans that dried up
- Old Electronics (Recycle)
- How to start your decluttering journey
Now that you have the complete list, let me tell you how to get started. First, choose a room – a small room is best to start with. The bathroom is perfect! Have three boxes or bags: one for "to keep", one for "to donate", and one for "throw away". Take everything in hand and decide. If you haven't used in a year, you probably don't need it.
One more thing – don't get caught up in perfection. Move forward little by little. Even 15 minutes a day is enough. I used to do one room on weekends, and the whole house was done in two months.
And yes, once cleaned, do not forget to maintain it. Everything should have a place, and put it back after using it. If this becomes a habit, you will not need to do such a big cleaning again.
Your home is your place of peace. When you declutter, you're not just getting rid of things – you're also removing stress, creating space, and bringing order to your life. So start today, and I'm sure you'll feel the difference.
