It’s so easy to attach ourselves to things without knowing it. As time goes on, little things accumulate — and before you know it – your house is stuffed. Some of them might be helpful, while others might carry memories. But in reality, most of them just occupy space. By removing items you don’t use, your home will feel lighter and less cluttered. Here are a few things that you could be stashing away without even realizing it.
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Old Electronics You’ll Never Use Again
How many old phones, chargers or damaged headphones do you have in your drawers? Most keep these around for the hope that they will need a spare one day. The reality is – old tech usually goes out of business once newer devices come on-board. We should just recycle them or donate functional ones to someone who wants them. Keeping them only creates clutter.
Clothes That Don’t Fit Anymore
Your closet could be crammed with clothes that don’t fit or haven’t been worn in years. Perhaps you’re storing them for when you go off weight or because they are sentimental. But sadly, if you haven’t used them in a year — they’re taking up space. Donate them and give them a new home.
Expired Beauty Products
Check your bathroom shelves. Do you have expired makeup, products or lotions? Beauty products have a shelf life and applying them after this date can irritate the skin. If you are saving these in hopes of finishing them one day — toss them out for your own protection.
Books You’ll Never Read Again
Books might hold sentimental value to you – but there’s no use keeping books you’ll never read again. They take up lots of space and gather dust. Give them to a friend, donate them to a library, or sell them off so that you can get new ones you’ll like.
Broken Items You Plan to Fix “One Day”
You could still have that lamp or chair you said you were going to fix months before. It’s great that you intend to fix it, but most of us don’t ever bother. If it’s been a year and still falling apart, let it go.
Freebies and Promotional Items
Do you have free pens, notepads or mugs from promotions or events? These things often accumulate rather quickly because they feel useful. But they end up in storage most of the time. Keep what you really want and give away or recycle the rest.
Old Magazines and Newspapers
Old magazines or newspapers can pile up in your living room or garage. You might save them for some interesting article or recipe, but you probably won’t ever read them again. You can recycle these and enjoy the extra room.
Unused Kitchen Gadgets
That pasta maker or waffle iron you bought on a whim is probably sitting dusty in your pantry. Most of us have appliances we never use but feel bad about wasting money. If you haven’t touched it in months, sell or give it away.
Greeting Cards and Wrapping Paper Scraps
You can keep a few extra special cards, but if you’re just collecting all of the cards that have ever been sent to you, it is useless clutter. The same goes for pieces of wrapping paper that you feel would be useful. Set yourselves limits and get rid of the stuff that doesn’t matter.
Outdated Receipts and Paperwork
Cabinets filled with bill-paying bills, bank statements and receipts are popular hoarding places. These days you rarely have to keep these as they are digitally accessible. Shred unnecessary files and digitize vital documents to make room.
Toys Your Kids Have Outgrown
As a parent, you’ve probably kept old toys that your children no longer play with. It’s easy to get nostalgic about them, but these toys will give other kids some joy if you donate them. Save a few that matter and share the rest.
Candles You Never Burn
There are lots of people who have a bunch of candles they never use because they are “too pretty” or for special events. But candles are supposed to be used, not locked away. Light them and enjoy their ambience rather than wasting them.
Old Towels and Linens
Closets often hide stacks of towels and sheet sets that no longer fit. You may be stashing them away in case of emergency but, honestly, you only need a few extras. Give the rest to the shelters or the needy so they don’t take up space.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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