One of our biggest motivators for tidying up the house is having people over. With the season of parties, gatherings, and more indoor time upon us, it’s the perfect moment to clear out unwanted clutter and make space – both physically and mentally – for the things and people that truly matter.
Below are 25 things you can toss before 2025. Last year, I shared a list of 24 things to declutter before 2024, and you can find that post here. Take just a few minutes each day to work through your space, and you’ll be amazed at the difference by the time the clock strikes midnight on January 1.
Decluttering is often the first, and sometimes the only, step needed to create functional spaces that you’ll love to spend time in.
The need in our city is great – and growing. If you’re looking for ideas on where to donate your unwanted items, be sure to check out our resource page here. Check out this past blog post for additional donation resources you can support with your unwanted stuff.
Need help getting started? We love decluttering! Give us a call, and we’ll send a genie to lend a hand.
- Old calendars– Toss outdated ones, especially if you no longer need them for reference.
- Unwanted gifts– Donate or pass along items that were given to you but you never use.
- Tangled jewelry– Unravel or donate pieces that are knotted or damaged beyond repair.
- Old receipts– Keep only the ones you need for returns or tax purposes.
- Free samples– Sort through sample-sized products you’ll never use and get rid of them. These are perfect to donate to homeless shelters.
- Expired coupons– Toss those that are no longer valid.
- Broken hangers– Discard any that are cracked or damaged.
- Old phone cases– If they no longer fit your current phone, donate or recycle them.
- Unused gym equipment– If it’s just taking up space and gathering dust, donate or sell.
- Extra bed pillows– Keep just the ones you regularly use or that match your bedding.
- Worn-out shoes– Shoes that are beyond repair or no longer fit can be donated or tossed.
- Old receipts for items you’ve already returned– Shred or toss after the return is complete.
- Unwanted kitchen gadgets– Think about those gadgets you received but never use (like yogurt makers or juicers).
- Dried-up markers or pens– Toss any that are no longer functional.
- Unused gift wrap or gift bags– Recycle or donate rolls or bags you’ll never reuse.
- Old notebooks or journals– If they’re filled with random notes or doodles, recycle them.
- Outdated or unused software discs– Recycle or discard software you don’t use anymore.
- Unused candles– Keep only your favorites or ones you regularly burn.
- Empty or nearly empty cleaning bottles– Refill or recycle.
- Expired memberships or loyalty cards– Toss cards you no longer need or that have expired.
- Old toothbrushes– Discard when you switch to a new one.
- Unused or expired printer ink– Recycle cartridges you no longer need.
- Unnecessary or duplicate office supplies– Like staplers, paper clips, or sticky notes.
- Extra or broken remote controls– If they’re not compatible with anything you own, recycle them.
- Old pet supplies– Discard or donate pet toys, beds, or food bowls that are no longer in good condition,
