Less to clean. Less to organize. Less stress. More time to spend on things you most enjoy.
These can all be the result of decluttering your home. Whether you are getting ready to move or are simply tired of living with too much stuff, now is a great time to start purging those belongings you don’t use, don’t love, are broken or out of date.
As a move management company, we specialize in working with clients who are getting ready to downsize. We help sort and pack and items being given to family members and remove belongings headed for donation or resale. Although there are memories associated with many of these items, we frequently hear clients lament about not clearing out sooner.
Joshua Becker is a Minimalist author, blogger and speaker (becomingminimalist.com). While Minimalism may not be for everyone, Joshua has great tips about ways to get started decluttering. He also publishes a terrific list of the 101 things that can be reduced in most homes. As he says, just choosing 10 will make a big difference. Here you go:
1. Kitchen Glassware
2. Cookbooks
3. Kitchen gadgets
5. Pots / pans
6. Mixing bowls
7. Tupperware
8. Water pitchers
9. Coffee mugs
10. Glass jars
11. Magazines / Newspapers
12. Books
13. Over-the-counter medicine
14. Make up
15. Hair accessories
16. Personal beauty appliances
17. Toiletries
18. Photos
19. Photography supplies
20. Sewing supplies
21. Scrap-booking supplies
22. Other craft supplies
23. CDs
24. DVDs / VHS tapes
25. Wall Decorations
26. Candles
27. Candle Holders
28. Figurines
29. Crystal / China
30. Vases
31. Audio/visual components
32. Audio/visual cables
33. Computers equipment
34. Computer peripherals
35. Old cellphones
36. Furniture
37. Video game systems
38. Video game accessories
39. Video games
40. Shirts
41. Pants / Shorts
42. Dresses / Skirts
43. Hats
44. Clothes hangers
45. Shoes
46. Ties / belts / accessories
47. Coats
48. Winter gear
49. Socks / Underwear
50. Sleepwear
51. Jewelry
52. Purses
53. Pillows
54. Linen sets
55. Duvets / Comforters
56. Blankets
57. Towels
58. Televisions
59. Items on your bulletin board
60. Magnets
61. Home office supplies
62. Coins
63. Pens / pencils
64. Rubber bands / Twist ties
65. Cleaning supplies
66. Old batteries
67. Tools
68. Hardware
69. Coolers
70. Manuals
71. Phone books
72. Coupons
73. Board games
74. Puzzles
75. Decks of cards
76. Unused gifts
77. Baby clothes
78. Baby supplies
80. Toys
81. Stuffed animals
82. Kid’s artwork
83. Suitcases
84. Pantry food
85. Paper goods
86. Wrapping supplies
87. Pet supplies
88. Plastic bags
89. Party supplies
90. Seasonal decorations
91. Sporting goods
92. Sports memorabilia
93. Automobiles
94. Automotive supplies
95. Scrap pieces of lumber
96. Brooms
97. Rakes
98. Shovels
99. Garden tools
100. Plant containers / Pots
101. Empty cardboard boxes