For all things home organization, we look to our friend Olivia with Liv Orderly. Olivia's mission is to turn chaos into calm. She believes a well organized space not only looks great but also boosts productivity and brings peace of mind. We couldn't agree more. As the weather warms, and we look to do our spring cleaning, we've asked Olivia to share a list of items she recommends letting go of first, when starting to declutter your home.
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ITEM |
REASON TO LET GO |
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1. Mismatched socks |
Reduce clutter, easier to find matching pairs. |
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2. Tupperware without lids |
Declutter kitchen, free up storage space. |
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3. Expired food (cans, flour, condiments) |
Prevent food poisoning, make room for fresh items |
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4. Pile of bags (you just need a few) |
Reduce clutter, free up closet or storage space. |
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5. Clothes that don’t fit / haven’t worn in years |
Declutter wardrobe, make room for items you actually wear. |
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6. Old shoes |
Free up closet space, donate or recycle to make room for new shoes. |
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7. Unused or expired makeup and beauty products |
Declutter, prevent skin reactions from expired products. |
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8. Excess water bottles/tumblers/to-go cups |
Declutter, free up kitchen storage space. |
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9. Empty candles |
Declutter, recycle or repurpose containers. |
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10. Paperwork/ mail / kids artwork (not the |
Reduce paper clutter, digitize important documents or |
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11. Old toys (baby stuff, age-appropriate, all |
Declutter, donate to children in need. |
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12. Your iPhone boxes |
Free up storage space, recycle packaging. |
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13. Expired medications and supplements |
Ensure safety, prevent accidental consumption |
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14. Outdated electronics (old chargers, |
Declutter, recycle electronic waste. |
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15. Unused kitchen appliances or gadgets |
Free up counter or cabinet space, simplify meal |
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16. Excessive amounts of cleaning supplies |
Declutter, streamline cleaning routine. |
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17. Broken or unused furniture |
Free up space, create a more functional living |
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18. Old magazines, newspapers, or catalogs |
Reduce clutter, free up storage space. |
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19. Outgrown or damaged linens and towels |
Reduce clutter, free up storage space |
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20. Unused or broken sporting equipment |
Declutter, free up space for items you actually us |
If you need a little extra help with organizing your home, you can reach out to Liv Orderly here, or find her on instagram @Liv_Orderly.
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