Decluttering doesn’t have to be a stressful activity, and in fact, it can be quite therapeutic if you choose to just get rid of one item per day.
Besides, most of the time, when we want to start decluttering our homes, it’s difficult to know where to begin, so why not start slowly by just picking one task for one day of the week? Here is a list of 7 things you can declutter in the next 7 days.
Old Documents and Notes
We gather so much information in the form of papers and documents during our lifetimes, but it’s important to remember that most of these items are dated, and there is no reason to keep every single paper for the rest of time. Of course, you should glance over at the pile of papers you haven’t checked in years, and if you see that it doesn’t serve a purpose any longer, then perhaps it’s time that it goes into the trash.
Extra Kitchen Utensils
When our cooking utensil drawers are overflowing then, it can get pretty challenging to keep track of what we use and don’t use. Start by chucking anything chipped, warped, or broken in any way, and move from there. Next, you could tackle the items that you have in double and, lastly, the items that you never or rarely use.
Specialty Appliances
It’s nice to have a machine that can make ice cream, quesadillas, and whatnot, but you’ve got to ask yourself if you’ve used the thing in the last year. If the answer is no, then the chances that you will use it the following year are probably zero to none. Is it worth the space if you use it once every five years? We’ll leave that up to you to decide.
Old Makeup
For most makeup products, there’s a one-year expiration date from the date of opening that product. You wouldn’t want to use any rancid makeup on your delicate skin, so perhaps it’s best to declutter your makeup hoard and get rid of anything that’s been piling on the dust and taking up unnecessary space.
Reusable and Plastic Bags
Most people have a stockpile of plastic and reusable bags stashed in their kitchens from all the trips to the grocery store. If you are one of those people – we see you! Just kidding, but seriously. This could be a great reminder for you to tackle this portion of your kitchen in your decluttering mission. We don’t need 20 of these; at most, seven will do.
Outdated Magazines
You may have a decent pile of magazines that you once read, but as your pile grows bigger and bigger, the likelihood that you’ll read all the magazines again diminishes. Perhaps this is the next thing to undertake for your decluttering mission.
Expired Medication
As with most things in life, everything has an expiration date, and this includes medication. If you have expired medicine, then feel free to declutter by checking with your police station or local pharmacy to see if they accept drop-offs.
12 Things People Don’t Realize Belong in the Fridge
In our daily lives, we all rely on the trusty refrigerator to keep our food fresh and beverages cool. However, there are many items that people often overlook when it comes to refrigeration.
It’s not just about the groceries or leftovers; several surprising things actually belong in the fridge to maintain their quality and longevity.
12 Things People Don’t Realize Belong in the Fridge
12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)
Do you feel sometimes like all you ever do is clean up and put away clutter? No matter how big your space is, it seems like all of our “stuff” just takes over, making it harder and harder to have a clean and tidy space.
The secret to a clean, orderly space is very simple: have fewer things around that take up space and force you to care for them. Here are 12 things you definitely can get rid of and won’t miss! (Or things you can avoid buying so you save money, too!)
12 Household Items You Can Throw Out Today (You Really Don’t Need Them)
8 Ways to Create a Relaxing Oasis in Your Rental
It’s always a great idea to improve our living spaces. After all, most of us spend most of our time at home, so wouldn’t it be nice if the place you spend most of your time is nice? But how do we execute this effectively?
Here, we have summarised some of the easiest ways to upgrade your humble renting abode, and the best part is that it won’t even cost you a pretty penny.