50 things to get rid of now
Clutter is an issue for me and many people.
Here are some things I feel won’t be missed when you get rid of them. Always
dispose of things appropriately : recycle or use special collect. I know some
stores in my area recycle old electronics and ink cartridges. Drugstore accept old medication and used
syringes.
- Anything broken you told yourself "I’m gonna repair it" but you never did.
- Broken (and not repairable) purse, bag or backpack.
- Broken or stained clothes. Do you need 5 "in case I’m doing something dirty" t-shirts?
- Cards and gifts from exes.
- Case for an old phone or tablet.
- Change the battery in the smoke detector.
- Cheap hangers, like the dry cleaner ones.
- Chipped mugs, glasses or plates. They are hazardous.
- Dried out markers.
- Electric cords that don’t match anything.
- Expired beauty products.
- Expired coupons.
- Expired food in the fridge and pantry.
- Expired medication, bring them back to your drugstore.
- Expired sunblock, it’s not very effective after.
- Extra pans and cake pans, specially if you don’t bake much.
- Extra photo prints you have no use for.
- Hair elastics that are too loose
- More than a year old pay cheque
- Old bank and credit card statement, you can always get them online.
- Old computer, cellphone and electronics.
- Old frayed towels.
- Old games that only work under Windows 95 or OS 9.
- Old jewelry, like your ex’s engagement ring. Go sell it back.
- Old magazines. If you like an article, tear it and put it in a binder or scan it.
- Old mail.
- Old nail polish you don’t like or has a weird texture. Dispose of it properly.
- Old product boxes, you don’t need those for warranty.
- Old school book with no valid informations. I would never throw away my font book, but the 4th grade English as a second language book may go.
- Old or uncomfortable pillow.
- Old vision glasses. Keep the last pair, but get rid of the older ones. You don’t need the glasses you had in 5th grade.
- Orphan gloves/mittens.
- Orphan lids for plastic containers.
- Orphan socks.
- Pens that don’t work.
- Prom attire, you won’t wear it again.
- Receipts for un-important purchases.
- Sample size of toiletries, be hones, you won’t use it
- Scrap of wrapping paper
- Spare parts you never use or don’t have the product anymore
- Taxes papers 7+ year old. Check with your local laws but in Canada, it’s 6 years
- The vacuum bag (or empty the canister) chance it’s been a long time since you did.
- Things you haven't used in years and are not souvenir.
- Kitchen sponge, chance is it’s been a while
- Toothbrush, same as sponge.
- Toilet brush, same as above.
- Unfinished projects.
- Worn out bed sheets.
- Worn out wallet.
- That bra that don’t fits well anymore or pokes your ribcage.
Do
you have anything to add to the list? Tell me in the comment section below.
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