Feeling Overwhelmed? This Declutter Checklist Will Clear Your Space and Your Head

Let’s face it—clutter isn’t just a space-taker, it’s a mood-killer. If your home feels more chaotic than calm, it might be time to do a reset. Enter: the ultimate declutter checklist. This isn’t just about organizing your home—it’s about reclaiming peace, one drawer at a time. Check out the list below to clear away the clutter and create a calmer space.

1. Start with the Junk Drawer

Everyone has one and it's an easy place to start our declutter checklist. Open it up and ask: do I need three sets of expired batteries and seven old keys? Nope. If it's not essential, toss it. Instant relief!

✔ Toss:

• Dried out pens
• Unknown keys
• Broken or old cell phone chargers and cables
• Random and un-used hair ties
• Shred old mail

2. Purge Expired Bathroom Products

Check your medicine cabinet, under-sink stash, and makeup drawer. Expired products not only clutter but can be unsafe to use.

✔ Declutter:

• Old skincare and sunscreen
• Half-used hotel shampoo bottles
• Medicine past its date
  

Pro-tip: pull everything out the drawers and cabinets and put it on the counter. As you do this, start discarding old and expired items. Them grab some simple bins like the ones below and organize your items into bins.

Check out our blog on 5 Affordable Bathroom Organization Ideas for Small Spaces

3. Declutter Your Closet with the 6-Month Rule

If you haven’t worn it in six months (and it's not seasonal), it’s time to donate. Keep what makes you feel confident and joyful.

✔ Say goodbye to:

• Stretched out leggings
• “Someday” clothes
• Single socks (you know the ones)

4. Tidy Up Your Kitchen Counters

Clear off anything you don’t use daily. Aim for open counter space to make cooking feel less like a chore and more like self-care.

✔ Relocate or donate:

• Extra utensils
• Unused gadgets (hello, mini waffle maker)
• Expired pantry items

5. Sort Through Your Paper Piles

The mail stack, old receipts, random flyers—paper clutter is sneaky. Go digital where possible and shred what you no longer need.

✔ Recycle:

• Expired coupons
• Old school papers
• Outdated manuals

6. Clean Out the Fridge and Freezer

A joyful kitchen starts here. Check for expired sauces, mystery leftovers, and items with freezer burn. Less clutter = better meal planning.

✔ Ditch:

• Slimy veggies
• Empty condiments
• Freezer-burned everything

Pro Tip: create a routine for cleaning out leftovers and bad food at the end of each week to keep it from piling up.

7. Don’t Skip Digital Clutter

Decluttering isn’t just physical. Your phone, laptop, and inbox need love too. Create folders, delete screenshots, and unsubscribe from what no longer serves you.

✔ Declutter:

• Old apps
• Duplicate photos
• Unread newsletters

8. Wrap It Up with a Donation Station

Create a designated donation basket in your home. Once it fills up, schedule a drop-off or pickup. Out of sight AND out of mind.

✔ Label it:

"Let it go to grow" — because someone else may find joy in what no longer serves you.

Final Thoughts: Decluttering is a Love Language

This declutter checklist isn’t just about tossing stuff—it’s about creating room for what matters. Every cleared space invites calm. Every let-go item makes way for joy. Whether you’re tackling your junk drawer or your digital desktop, remember: clarity begins with space.

Ready to get started? Print this list out and work through each of the items, striking through each item as you complete it and share some of your decluttering hard work with us as you clear some space and make room for more joy in your life.