200 THINGS TO

DECLUTTER
FROM YOUR HOME
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Unused cookbooks
Living Room Empty jars and containers
Extra vases
DVD’s
Cheap knives that don’t work
CD’s
Too many or broken reusable bottles
Unused video games
Matches you don’t use
Multiple TV’s
Cracked or broken dishes
Bulky media units
Ice cube trays you don’t use
Word signs
Plastic straws
Unread magazines
Excess reusable straws
Old remotes
Discolored or too many old mugs
Excess coasters
Excess or mismatched cutlery
Stained rugs
China collection
Decor pieces with no meaning
Past their prime sponges
Unused couches and chairs
Mismatched storage containers
Unused board games
Take out sauce cutlery, chopsticks, etc.
Games with missing pieces
Carry out menus
Puzzles with missing pieces
Stained or worn out tea towels
Knick knacks from past travels
Placemats - Do you actually use them?
Old posters
Dead plants
Ugly plastic plants Pantry
Unused coffee tables & side tables
Unused spices
Uncomfortable throw blankets
Expired foods
Burned out candles
Foods you tried but don’t like
Candles you don’t like the smell of
Condiments or sauces used once
Nonfunctional throw pillows
Old candy
Books you’ve read and won’t re-read
Freezer burned foods
Books you’ve never read
Bookshelves that aren’t practical
Bathroom
Bedroom Expired medication
Excess medication
Flat pillows Makeup that is the wrong shade
Unused or bulky dressers Expired makeup
Vanities you don’t use Empty products (or close enough)
Extra sheets Makeup brushes that are worn out
Alarm clock Makeup you haven’t used in a month +
The accent chair that collects clothes Expired sunscreen or any you don’t like
Skincare that doesn’t work for you
Kids Exfoliators, scrubs, serums
Broken bobby pins or hair ties
Outgrown/unused toys Duplicate or broken hair tools
Outgrown/unused books Hair products you don’t like
Clothing they’ve grown out of Dried up nail polish
Furniture they’ve grown out of Funky nail polish colors you don’t use
Used coloring books Soaps or moisturizers that smell bad
Children’s artwork - Only keep the best Travel size toiletries or samples
Worn out toothbrushes
Kitchen Old air fresheners
Shower caddy
Unused juicer Threadbare towels
Unused blender Excess towels or washcloths
Weird kitchen gadgets Duplicate brushes or combs
Duplicate kitchen utensils Old tweezers and trimmers
Excess fridge magnets Old perfume
Leaky travel mugs Perfume scents you don’t like
“Some day” kitchen appliances Body mists or sprays
Awkward sized pots and pans
Extra baking sheets
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Unused bathroom cleaning supplies Shorted out or unused Christmas lights

Old formal or prom dresses Seasonal decor
Unused sports equipment
Closet Too many rags
Things you saved too long for a garage sale
Bridesmaid dresses
Freebie or promotional shirts Office
Clothing that doesn’t match your climate
Extra buttons Receipts
Single gloves or mittens Pens and pencils that don’t work
Old prescription glasses Hard erasers
Disintegrating belts Duplicate pencil sharpeners
Bathing suits that don’t fit well Phone books
Clothes that don’t fit Extra or broken cables
Once trendy but are out of style Empty boxes or mailers
Aspirational clothing Unused printers
Underwear with broken elastics Old business cards
Single socks Old documents
Stretched out bras or underwear Stationery - Do you actually write letters?
Uncomfortable shoes Old electronics
Worn out shoes Old phone cases
Hats - Be honest if you aren’t a hat person Unused sticky pads or notepads
Excess or unworn watches Excess devices
Categories of jewelry you don’t wear Expired or dead batteries
Tarnished, cheap jewelry Digital clutter
Broken jewelry Calendars or planners from past years
Single earrings Old address labels or stamps
Stockings with runs
Scratched up sunglasses
Any nylons you don’t wear
Hobbies
Unused suits or professional clothing Old hobby paraphernalia
Stained clothing you can’t get clean Unused art supplies
Worn out clothes Art supplies that no longer work
Anything you haven’t worn in the past year Scraps from craft projects (fabric, yarn, paper, etc.)
Clothing with faux leather that is flaking off Unused exercise equipment
Uncomfortable sleep clothes or lingerie
Unworn scarves
Unused purses
Miscellaneous
Impractical purses Plastic membership cards
Extra hangers Expired coupons… or any you won’t use
Wire hangers from the dry cleaners Spare keys
Broken or excess umbrellas Old key chains or lanyards
Loose change & coin collections
Pets Obscure cleaning products
Duplicate cleaning supplies (mop, etc.)
Treats your pets don’t like Plastic and paper bags
Toys your pets don’t like Excess reusable bags
Excess pet toys or paraphernalia Instruction manuals
Supplies from old pets Unused or worn out party supplies
Excess/unused gift bags
Garage Excess/unused wrapping paper
Old yearbooks
Duplicate tools Textbooks from courses you’ve completed
Bikes, skateboards, etc. you don’t use Paraphernalia from old hobbies
Old plant pots Sentimental items
Dried up super glue Doubles of photo prints
Unused camping equipment Unused or underused subscription services
Old paint cans Worn out or too many suitcases
Unused Christmas decor Unwanted or unused bumper stickers
Now what? It doesn’ t have to end here!

YOU DID IT!

Congratulations on making it to the end of this checklist. You’ve done some INCREDIBLE work!
I hope you feel accomplished and that you’re now able to fully enjoy the benefits of your newly
decluttered space!

NEED MORE INSPIRATION?

Decluttering your home can be a daunting process, and even though checklists can help jump-
start your journey, at the end of the day, they really just scratch the surface. If you want to dig
deeper and transform your space from chaos to calm, be sure to check out my ebook: The
Simple Guide to Decluttering Your Home at: ashlynneeaton.com/product/declutteringguide

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CELEBRATE with you! Whether you want to share before + after pictures, small wins, or the
progress you’ve made, I would love to hear from you!