Drowning in clutter and don’t know where to start? Here are 100+ Things to Throw Away from your Home right now! Don’t forget to download the free checklist!

When you sit in the same place for a long time, you tend to notice things you never saw before. The environment also begins to affect your mental state, and you start associating the place with certain emotions.

That’s what’s been happening as we spent months indoors, locked down due to the pandemic! The Washington Post calls it ‘The Great Decluttering of 2020’, although the phenomenon has carried into 2021, along with the pandemic.

Decluttering during the pandemic isn’t just because people have more time at home; there’s some science to it. Clutter and untidy spaces have been found to increase levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Having too many things around you is more distracting, not to mention plain ugly. What’s more, having too much stuff hidden away in cupboards and drawers can weigh on your mind subconsciously, creating what The Minimal Mom calls ‘The Silent To-Do List’.

Clutter has a cost – both mental and financial. You need to pay for organizers or containers for all the stuff. It takes up valuable space in your home – which you are again paying for in some way or the other. Decluttering is also the easiest way to give your space a budget-friendly makeover. We know all this, yet we hesitate getting rid of all the stuff.

Maybe we have some unresolved issues attached to those things. Maybe we’re too busy to find time for decluttering. However, the most common reason is that people don’t know where to start, and the task seems so overwhelming it feels better to put it off for now.

Well, I’m here to tell you that that ‘someday’ can be today – yes, you can get rid of clutter TODAY! Even if you think there’s nothing to throw away from your home, I guarantee you can find something! To get you started, here’s a list of over 100 things to throw away from your home, room by room. And do read till the end – there’s a freebie for you!

100+ Things to Throw Away from your Home TODAY

Bedroom

1. Clothes that have been in need of mending for a long time (if you cared enough, you’d have repaired them right away)

2. Clothes and accessories belonging to a style that you’ve outgrown

3. Shoes that are uncomfortable or damaged

4. Underwear that have lost their elasticity

5. Any clothing item with holes or deep stains

6. Socks which have lost their mates

7. Handbags that are too small/too big/impractical for you

8. Bed linen that have faded, have holes or stains

9. Pillows that have flattened out or don’t bounce back when folded in half

10. Hangers made of thin, flimsy material

11. Watches that don’t work and can’t be repaired

12. Scrunchies that have lost their elasticity

13. Costume jewelry that has tarnished/discolored or is missing a pair, in case of earrings

Bathroom

14. Frayed toothbrushes

15. Personal care products you don’t use because you don’t like them but they were expensive/a gift

16. Makeup which was bought over two years ago

17. Wet wipes that have dried up

18. Old contact-lens cases

19. Blunt razors and scissors

20. Combs and brushes with broken bristles

21. Old loofahs

22. Worn out bathroom mats

23. Towels that are frayed, have thinned out with use or have stains

Living Room

24. Old magazines and newspapers

25. Candles that have burned out or that no one enjoys

26. Old potpourri or diffuser oils

27. CDs and DVDs that have scratches or which no one watches

28. Decor accessories that are chipped, discolored or that just don’t go with the space

29. Faux plants that look too fake

30. Cushions that have become flat

31. Cushion covers and throws that are stained, faded or have holes

32. Old remotes

Kitchen

33. Any expired food

34. Spices you don’t use regularly and have expired

35. Flavored teas, coffees or beverages no one drinks

36. Sachets of sauces or spices that come with restaurant food

37. Mismatched cups or mugs no one uses

38. Plastic containers that aren’t food safe or BPA-free

39. Plastic containers missing their lids (For glass ones, you can use silicone lids)

40. Stained plastic containers

41. Old plastic water bottles

42. Flasks or thermos vessels that don’t hold the heat anymore

43. Chipped plates, cups and glasses

44. Takeaway containers

45. Disposable cutlery

46. Sets missing many pieces

47. Kitchen tools that don’t work properly

48. Specialty appliances like bread makers that are awaiting repairs for a long time

49. Non-stick pots and pans that have lost their coating

50. Knives that remain blunt even after sharpening

51. Blunt graters and peelers

52. Chipped fridge magnets

53. Cook books that aren’t used at all

54. Filthy/stained cleaning rags and kitchen towels

55. Dirty, worn out dish sponges

56. Cleaners/detergents that have expired

57. Restaurant menus

58. Extra plastic bags

Home Office

59. Pens/markers that have dried up

60. Used notebooks/notepads

61. Chargers/cables of devices that are no longer in use

62. Obsolete software CDs/DVDs

63. Manuals and warranties of gadgets and appliances no longer in use

64. Pamphlets or advertisements that come with the paper

65. Unwanted business cards

66. Outdated planners and diaries

67. Old receipts

Kids Room

68. Toys that are broken, have been outgrown or can be dangerous

69. Stuffed animals that have become ratty

70. Toys received as gifts that are not used

71. Toy sets/puzzles/games that are missing pieces

72. Outdoor toys the kids have outgrown

73. Useless toys that come free with Kinder Eggs or Happy Meals

74. Old/filled in puzzle books/coloring books

75. Broken crayons or coloring pens that have dried up

76. Dried out glue, paint and play dough

77. Fancy erasers that don’t erase anything

78. Scraps of yarn, fabric, paper, foam or other craft materials

79. Old stickers that have lost their adhesive

80. Old school papers

81. Old text books

82. Baby gear and accessories that have been outgrown

Other

83. Old reading glasses that don’t match your current prescription

84. Materials you bought a while back thinking of starting a hobby but never got around to

85. Books you won’t re-read (like murder mysteries)

86. Old mobile phones and mobile cases

87. Old greeting cards and invitations

88. Expired gift cards or coupons

89. Spare buttons that come with clothes

90. Half-finished craft projects

91. Store loyalty cards (everything is online now)

92. Extra gift bags/paper bags

93. Store catalogues

94. Travel brochures

95. Travel samples of personal care products (use up if not expired)

96. Promotional freebies, like mugs, t-shirts, caps, key chains etc.

97. Frayed, faded or stained table linen

98. Air fresheners and insect repellents that have expired

99. Hardened paint

100. Sports/exercise equipment no one uses

101. Boxes that come with online purchases

102. Shelves that have been bent out of shape

103. Old keys

104. Outdated calendars

105. Old batteries

106. Old brooms, mops and dusters

107. Crinkled wrapping paper and ribbon

108. A collection of something you’re no longer interested in

109. Old, rusty equipment

110. Anything inflatable that has holes

See, I told you there’d be lots of things to throw away from your home! Now this isn’t something you want to do in a day – it’ll just have you overwhelmed and discouraged right at the beginning of your decluttering journey. Instead, tackle one room at a time, or maybe even just a part of a room. To help you along, I’ve got a checklist that you can use to tick off each item as and when you declutter it – and it’s completely FREE!

All you need to do to get the ‘Things to throw Away’ checklist is to sign up for The Fab Home’s newsletter, and you’ll get instructions on where you can download the checklist. Before you start, have a couple of boxes or bags to hold the things you’re decluttering – you can even sort them into ones that can be reused and ones that have to be thrown. This will make it easier to deal with all the stuff once you’re done decluttering. Remember to take your own time – and enjoy the process!

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