Ever look around your home and wonder, “Where did all this stuff even come from?” You’re not alone. Clutter has a sneaky way of building up—quietly, slowly, until it starts to feel like background noise in your life.
That’s why we’ve created Free Decluttering Checklist to help you take action without the overwhelm. It’s designed to give you real results fast—whether you have 10 minutes or a whole weekend.
Ready to start fresh? Let’s do this—room by room.
Kitchen & Pantry
The heart of the home deserves better than cluttered cabinets and expired spices.
This part of your decluttering checklist focuses on clearing out unused gadgets, mystery items in the pantry, and dish ware that’s just collecting dust.
⬜ Expired foods and spices
⬜ Take-out containers you never use
⬜ Chipped or cracked dishes
⬜ Duplicate kitchen gadgets
⬜ Excess water bottles and coffee mugs
⬜ Takeout utensils & mismatched napkins
⬜ One-off party supplies
⬜ Table linens that have seen better days
Master Bedroom
A restful space starts with less stuff. Use this decluttering checklist to make room in your closet, drawers, and bedside tables. Let go of anything you wouldn’t pack for a trip or wear on your best day.
⬜ Clothes that don’t fit
⬜ Stained or torn clothing
⬜ Worn out bras and undies
⬜ Socks with holes
⬜ Shoes that hurt your feet
⬜ Jewelry you never wear
⬜ Gifted clothes you’ll never wear
⬜ Holiday-themed clothing
⬜ Stained tees pretending to be pajamas
⬜ Extra wallets and purses
⬜ Unused fitness gear
⬜ Dry-cleaning hangers
Living Room
Less visual clutter = more calm. This part of your decluttering checklist helps you rethink your living space. Clear the surfaces and shelves so your favorite pieces can shine.
⬜ Old magazines and unread books
⬜ Decor you’ve fallen out of love with
⬜ Furniture you no longer use
⬜ Excess throw pillows
⬜ Games or puzzles with missing pieces
⬜ Knick-knacks that no longer spark joy
⬜ Old remote controls
⬜ Random chargers and cords
Master Bathroom
No one needs 5 nearly-empty shampoo bottles. This bathroom decluttering checklist helps you toss the expired and unused, and make room for things you actually reach for daily.
⬜ Expired medications
⬜ Unused or expired toiletries
⬜ Cosmetic samples
⬜ Old makeup & dried-out nail polish
⬜ Hair tools you don’t use
⬜ Broken brushes or hair ties
⬜ Excess packaging
Laundry Room
A clutter-free laundry zone makes everyday chores feel a little easier. Use this part of your decluttering checklist to streamline your supplies and reclaim that precious folding space.
⬜ Cleaning supplies you’ll never use
⬜ Broken hampers or baskets
⬜ Stain removers that don’t work
⬜ Out-of-place items
⬜ Unmatched socks
Kid’s Room
A simpler space = calmer kids (and happier parents). This family-friendly decluttering checklist helps you make decisions with your kids and set limits that make clean-up a breeze.
⬜ Outgrown clothes and shoes
⬜ Broken or abandoned toys
⬜ Books they’ve aged out of
⬜ Old schoolwork and notebooks
⬜ Used-up craft supplies
⬜ Worn-out stuffed animals
Garage
Let’s turn the garage from graveyard to goldmine. This decluttering checklist helps you reclaim storage and get rid of “just in case” items that are only collecting dust.
⬜ Old paint cans
⬜ Broken or rusty tools
⬜ Forgotten project leftovers
⬜ Unused seasonal decor
⬜ Items untouched in over a year
Home Office
Mental clarity starts with a clear desk. Use this section of your decluttering checklist to sort through paper piles, toss broken pens, and ditch tech that no longer serves you.
⬜ Paper clutter (bills, receipts)
⬜ Expired coupons/gift cards
⬜ Unused cords & electronics
⬜ Dead pens and markers
⬜ Used notebooks
Entryway & Mudroom
First impressions matter—especially to you. Your entryway should welcome you home, not stress you out. This quick decluttering checklist will help you keep it tidy and functional.
⬜ Worn-out or unused shoes
⬜ Coats & scarves no one wears
⬜ Broken umbrellas
⬜ Outgrown sports gear
⬜ Pile of reusable shopping bags
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