Stop Household Clutter: 50 Things to Get Rid of Right Now
Ready to declutter your house? Start here with these items you're sure not to miss.
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Cardboard Food Boxes
Wire Hangers
Your Dish Sponge
Dirty Air Filters
Old Shoes
Clothing You've Never Worn
Too-Small Kids' Clothing
Old Toys
Old Halloween Costumes
Filled Coloring Books
Display your child's favorite works of art in a gallery wall or a photo album, then recycle the rest.
Socks Without a Mate
Expired Makeup
Makeup Samples
Expired or Unidentifiable Medication
Dispose of old prescriptions and anything you can't identify — but — because meds are considered hazardous waste, it's important that you follow the FDA's guidelines. Also, check with your local pharmacy or law enforcement agencies, many offer year-round or seasonal drug take-back days so you can safely drop off unwanted meds for proper disposal.
Old Spices
Your Toothbrush
Last Year's Holiday Cards
Last Year's Gift Wrap
Last Year's Calendar
Unidentified Frozen Objects
Toss any unidentifiable objects in the refrigerator or freezer.
Movies You Don't Love
Expired Food
Cookbooks You Never Use
Take-Out Menus
Take-Out Condiments
How many ketchup packets to you really need?
Unidentifiable Keys
Old Formal Wear
Old Glasses
Business Cards
Broken Umbrellas
Old Chargers and Cables
Remote Controls
Mixtapes
Old Paint
Properly sealed (read: air-tight) paint can last for up to 10 years if kept at an even temperature and prevented from freezing. However if, like most of us, you store leftover paint in the garage or shed, the temperature swings will cause it to break down much quicker. If you have old paint cans with bulging lids, leaky seams or, once opened, a thick layer of dried paint on top, it's time to give that can the toss. But, before tossing, research safe disposal steps by contacting your local household hazardous waste center. If the paint is still usable, you may even be able to donate it to a local charity, like Habitat for Humanity or even a local scout troop or school that could use the paint for crafts.
Receipts
Books That Are Falling Apart
Curtains From Your Old Place
Your Old License Plate
Appliance Manuals
Super-Specialized Appliances
Soap Scraps
Broken Picture Frames
Bottles and Jars
Games With Missing Pieces
Old Maps
Stale Potpourri
Disposable Cameras
Old Craft Supplies
Instruments No One's Playing
Plastic Storage Containers

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