15 Signs You Need to Declutter

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Today we are sharing when we know it's time to declutter! I hope you have a great day. =)

[@shannontorrens1]

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[@LynnInSC]

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[@shannontorrens1]

@@LynnInSC YAY! I hope you like it =)

[@annecarter5181]

I’ve been subscribing to Earth Breeze for a few years. Fragrance-free. Using it is a “no brainer”. Easy to use, packages are flat & take up minimal space, cleans the clothes, eco-friendly!! 😊

[@goldcoastlady5377]

"When I'm in the mood to declutter"! WOW! That wasn't a sentence I EVER used! Now I wake up in the mood to declutter! Thanks to you two gals I have decluttered all my books, my music, my photos, my clothes, the bedroom, the lounge, the 'junk' room!!!! I NO LONGER HAVE A JUNK ROOM!!!!!!!!!!!! Next the kitchen, the spare room then 'the shed'! Thank you, Shannon and Cathy, for inspiring me to declutter with fun and laughter! Have a great weekend. Love Goldie.❤👵

[@shannontorrens1]

That is such a great feeling! Waking up wanting to clear things out =) I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Great video! Anytime I think about buying a container, I tell myself 'you don't need another container, you need less stuff.'

[@shannontorrens1]

So true!

[@poodlegirl55]

When I redecorate. I just painted two rooms last week and I DID NOT put everything back. I have six boxes of antiques to go to my favorite charity tomorrow.

[@beachseeker634]

For years I have decluttered my closet at the end of each season. It is the best time to know what you reached for on a regular basis, what clothing stayed in the closet untouched, and what clothing fit the best. Shannon thank you for continually providing great ideas for simplifying our homes. As a 60 something, who has been dealing with a rough year of health issues, it has made me realize I need to declutter even more to make it much easier to take care of my home.

[@astridteeuw2374]

I just decluttered the paperwork of my father, who passed away in spring 2022. Recently we paid the last taxes due. I now only keep the last statements and decluttered all the rest. It feels nice that the memory of my father consists of sentimentals and not a huge pile of paperwork.

[@kimmeeks6766]

🤗 🥰

[@dbartz5510]

A friend's mother recently passed, and she has been going through all of her paperwork. She told me, she has found receipts from 1970's-2023. Her mom was afraid to throw them out. So sad.

[@astridteeuw2374]

@@dbartz5510 I still have some recepies from when I was a teenager (I'm 54 now) and I still use them. We love to cook, so I kept a cookbook from my parents for sentimental reasons. Paperwork can be so personal.

[@katia.luna213]

Do you have any tips?

[@astridteeuw2374]

@@katia.luna213 please start with the less sentimental stuff. I decluttered bank statements, medical papers, bills from years past. Those papers can feel like a burden, especially since I took care of those things for my father, because of his dementia. Getting rid of those papers frees up space in my house and in my brain and heart.

[@DiddlyD-xx2ih]

My mother was a terrible person, and it makes me so happy to see the two of you laughing and working together toward mutual goals! You warm my heart.

[@susan5661]

I found myself so startled when I realized that I now get a dopamine boost when I find something to declutter!

[@gloriaonesimus6244]

Hi Shannon and Cathy, over the past 3 years I have decluttered around 80% of items in my home, and garden. It is such a wonderful and freeing feeling, and I do not allow things to re-enter my home to clutter it up again. It is a wonderful way to save money as I don't spend it unless I need to. My kitchen for example has only what I need, and I store nothing on the bench tops with the exception of my laptop computer in one corner. My toaster and kettle now have a home in one of the cupboards. All cupboards and drawers are all under control with lots of empty spaces, and I store my containers with their lids on. Thank you, ladies, for videos like this as it keeps me in check and accountable for everything that I have, and I am still looking for things to leave my home. God's blessings from Aussie Gloria 🐨🦘

[@catherinelain1370]

Hi Shannon and Cathy! Watching and listening to you’ll motivates me. I finally got to my photos downsized and ready to scan. I am 70. We used to get film developed and make duplicate/triplicate copies for family, friends and coworkers. And, of course, you end up with a lot of extras. I had a 4 drawer baby chest of drawers full of 50 picture size photo holders and about 6 regular photo holders plus a drawer packed with loose photos and 22 regular photo albums in an armoire. I had 3 huge scrapbooks as well. The chest of drawers and armoire will now be sold. Got rid of about a hefty bag full of pics that were just scenery or people I didn’t know (inherited my grandmother’s 2 photo albums), made a pile for my sister and pile for my oldest niece. I played a game of Concentration by matching up the duplicates-lol. Separated everything into baggies and labeled them. They are ready to be scanned. The scrapbooks had no pics. I threw them out. And I don’t miss them. It took me about 2 months of weekends and nights as I work full-time. A lot of work but well worth it to get 2 pieces of furniture out of the house and have that huge weight lifted off of me!! Love you two! ❤

[@cantocant2346]

I have this exact story!! Took me weeks to take all my pictures out of frames. Got rid of so many rubbermaids! I've passed along photos to family and bought fresh new albums for photos I kept. It felt like a huge weight off of me when it was done.

[@shannontorrens1]

That is awesome! Good job =)

[@KlingonPrincess]

I've been decluttering my digital photos while I listen to KZbin videos. 😊 I've worked on print photos several times but have now inherited my dad's as well as having my grandparent's photos and slides. Little by little I'll get it done

[@cantocant2346]

@@KlingonPrincess It's a job for sure but so rewarding!

[@goldcoastlady5377]

Photos were the first thing I decluttered. Once I had tackled that, I knew I could do anything!

[@jgheart3018]

I love seeing you two together like this, happily making videos. Now, I am really missing my own mom...

[@aprilstar33]

I was working in my basement yesterday. I saw that I had emptied three large bins. It gave me the energy to continue getting rid of stuff. Decluttering videos help immensely.

[@klmjtr]

It’s great how on board your mom became with decluttering! 👍😃👍

[@shannontorrens1]

It really is!

[@mares4636]

Many years ago a neighbor dropped in when I was cleaning the kitchen. When she left I remember her saying she was going home to clean her kitchen, that "there was nothing like smelling lemon in someone else's kitchen to make her want to clean her own." I feel the same way about clutter or too much stuff in other people's homes! It makes me want to go home and declutter!

[@jennyjenkins877]

If I can't find something right away or if I come across something that I forgot I had, then I find it's time to make spaces and places for what matters.

[@phylliswark4968]

When I have an empty cupboard or drawer I get inspired to empty another. I am a clean and organizational freak but over that last few years I have been decluttering instead of reorganizing things I don't even use or need. I love your mother / daughter dual.

[@carolblagg3859]

After watching your vedio.....I had a hard time closing a drawer.....I cleaned it out.....made such a difference 😅

[@shannontorrens1]

Great job!

[@alisonschooley5459]

Recipes really hit the mark for me. I have been truly cooking for years now and the kids are grown and moved away, different season of life, don't need so many "kid friendly" recipes.

[@emilyswinarski]

When I'm shopping too much looking for solutions to "problems." I realize the problem is that I have too much stuff and need to declutter!

[@PowerToolsWithThread]

I know I need to declutter when I open a drawer or cabinet and I see things I forgot I had or I realize I haven't used that item in more than a year. I especially do this in our motor home. It gets the hand-me-downs from the house.

[@lauragreen4899]

As far as clothing goes, I don't pack away out of season clothing. I try to keep a minimal wardrobe that always fits in my small closet and one dresser. I have short sleeve and sleeveless hanging together and long-sleeved hanging together.

[@susannovak8263]

I do the same! So many people I know pack their out of season clothes away. Everything I own except for outdoor coats and jackets, including my shoes, is in one closet and two dresser drawers. I like being able to see everything in one place.

[@cynthiatooley4577]

I have a box in the garage on a shelf (it’s not a big box ) and when I find something i don’t want any longer I put it out there and then when it is full I stop at the donation center drive up when I’m running errands. It works that I have an action when I want to declutter something. So it’s part of my daily routine instead of. Oh I better take a day and declutter. I’ve been doing this for going on five years now and it’s so easy! And I’m finding fewer and fewer item’s because my house is so decluttered

[@irenegraves4093]

Love videos with your mom. I can so relate because we are in the same season!!

[@lindaroyal8161]

Honestly, your channel triggered me to declutter, you have a gift for it and make it simple to teach others, and for that - I Thank You! Your mom, love her, "remove rack before using oven" well, she certainly did, she follows directions well, ha ha ha!

[@shannontorrens1]

I'm so glad!

[@katia.luna213]

I know it's bad when I start tripping on things or have to keep moving my stuff around that's on top of my desk! It's also used as a vanity.

[@user-ww7ww2ze1w]

So true about “oh I need another storage container, to get organized “ !

[@Kim-Renshaw]

I have decluttered my things over and over. My husband is a different story. his things sit and sit and sit he never refers to books or magazines he keeps empty boxes for resale but never sells anything 😮. we are late 60’s and it’s time but for him it’s not. I am itching to get stuck in but I have to respect his feelings it’s only right to do that so until then 🫣. thank you for your tips. if you know of any on husband declutter (his things of course not him haha) please let’s us know. 🇬🇧🤓

[@krism4139]

Upcoming vacations trigger me to declutter and clean. We have a vacation planned for October and I have a plan for things I have to do before then. Spring, fall and January (new year) always energize me too.

[@nancystiles6940]

Love watching you and your Mom. I’m 74 and started Swedish death cleaning about 10 years ago - your videos keep me on track. Thank you

[@denisecarter5117]

I agree with your mom because quite often I really want to declutter something.

[@raquelheredia8287]

Hi Shannon, you and your mom make a great team! Some can identify with you as a young mom and some of us can identify with your mom’s stage in life

[@maxinesaltking7188]

Of all the content creators in the KZbin minimalism/decluttering/organisation space, you and your Mum and my absolute favorite. When I watch you, I get so motivated and I really enjoy the decluttering process. I watch you when I'm actually decluttering but I also watch you for fun and I just enjoy your videos so much! Thanks ladies

[@juliab628]

AGREED❤

[@helenstewart4050]

I love the look back of you two in your previous videos making us feel lighthearted while decluttering ! One thing I recently have done with my cubbyhole that I packed up after my parents passed if I can’t display and enjoy the item it has to go I kept just the truly meaningful items and wow what a great feeling ! Thanks you two have truly been an inspiration ❣️

[@tonimika7900]

I know it is time to declutter my closet when I run out of hangers. I don’t let myself buy more hangers, so if I run out, it means I need to get rid of something because I’ve brought something else in.

[@edithp.7213]

Sometimes you have to play mind games to kick yourself into taking an uncomfortable action. For example, I told myself that some items in my home “are wasted on me” and “deserve” a better home and to “re-home” it is the best thing for the object, the recipient, the planet, and me. My attachment to the item becomes irrelevant and “doing the right thing” makes me feel like I’m doing something good.

[@katia.luna213]

I love decluttering things that can be gifts for loved ones :)

[@robinlandtroop2774]

Christmas! We have decorations out, the things we received for Christmas and the need to get order back into our life.

[@tgayer1]

I had an idea yesterday to move my watercolor painting caddy into a cabinet, and that had a ripple effect which caused me to declutter three different areas. I ended up getting rid of 50 items! I had a large box full of picture frames, plus two smaller containers, so I limited myself to the one large box. I also allow myself one large tub for storage containers and baskets, and that was overflowing, so I got rid of a few of those as well.

[@DebbieLinville]

My trigger to declutter is often when I no longer have comfortable space for my “right now items” .Great video !

[@elizabethfurcy6560]

Great video with your mom! So inspiring and relatable. I know I need to declutter when I can't find something that I know I own, but my house is so messy that I don't remember where I put it and can't find it. This just happened when I was looking for my knitting needles and I know I have the size I need, but couldn't find them in all my craft stuff!

[@lynettebaumgartner6201]

When the walls start moving in towards the center of the room. Trying to keep stuff off the floor is my downfall. Thank you so much for these great videos. They get me motivated to clean.

[@parkerrose3590]

I know it;s time to declutter when I wake up in the middle of the night screaming!!

[@CoolInOlympia]

Stress of what to do with my stuff?????motivates me. Watching decluttering videos triggers me to actually get up and do it!!!!

[@stowie7733]

I decluttered my utensil drawers when I was fighting to open or close the drawers. I took the utensils out of the drawers and put them in a box on top of my fridge. As I used an item, I would then put it in the drawer. After 6 months, anything left in the box was donated. For the summer clothes, I used the backwards hanger trick and it worked so well. As I will be switching out to winter clothing soon, anything still on a backwards hanger will be donated. Like you, I have a three ring binder of recipes and I decided to go through all the recipes and any recipe that has a “special” item needed, I already know I won’t want to make as I don’t want to purchase an ingredient that I will only use once. That will reduce the recipes. My only struggle is books…too many books! I’ve declutter those I’ve read or those I know I won’t read. Now I’m left with fiction, non-fiction and cookbooks…not sure where to even start there! They all fit on the (3) bookcases I have so space is not an issue. I find myself reading on my kindle more and not the paper books…any suggestions?

[@denisesmith3952]

Decluttering has changed my shopping habits. Everything I look at in the shops, I ask myself will this end up tossed away soon.

[@OrganizedWithJoy]

Hey Shannon, always appreciate your ideas! Feeling overwhelmed in a space is the number one thing that prompts me to declutter. But mostly I just have the habit of decluttering my spaces. I choose one room or space each week to focus on and just keep working my way around the house. I also use that opportunity to deep clean the space as well! Thanks for sharing!💗

[@shannontorrens1]

Love that!

[@intherockies]

Earth Breeze was an awesome change I made about a year ago. It works great, and since I have arthritis it really helps because I don't have to carry a heavy plastic container. Not to mention, it's so much better for my children and grandchildren, less plastic for the landfill and oceans = a better environment for them!

[@intherockies]

Oh 😂 and what triggers me to declutter is not being able to find anything. I get frustrated and realize I've got to do something about the mess.

[@kellygaudet2281]

Videos like this one triggers me to declutter. You two are great motivators!

[@shannontorrens1]

So glad!

[@karenk380]

My sign to declutter is seeing empty shelves but multiple cabinets/containers. So by reorganizing I could get rid of several plastic containers and a cupboard in the basement and make good use of the empty shelves and drawers in the cupboards upstairs. thanks for the weekly inspiration🤗

[@susanhutchinson5305]

When I open a drawer and 20 socks that I never wear fall out! It’s time to declutter.

[@shannontorrens1]

This is so true!

[@janeweldon8874]

You have both done such an incredible job decluttering!! You give me inspiration, thank you.❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@MrsTittlemouse]

Watching y'all triggers my declutter button!😊

[@shannontorrens1]

That is great!

[@razsbags]

Just decluttered most of the bathroom things. So many small tubes & bottles of shampoo, botdy wash, suntan lotion, moisturiser. Emptied them into large bottles so only have four large pump bottles instead of a jumbled mess. Kept two small travel bags. Decluttered brushes & combs, electric hair curlers - one from 1970s with attachments. One pump bottle in shower containing body wash, shampoo & conditioner mixed into one - used for everything - washing & conditioning hair & body. It sits on the grab rail so I can use it sitting in the shower chair as it’s too dangerous to try to reach the shower caddy sitting down after hip operation. I can’t bend down more than 90 degrees (risk of dislocation) so have emptied out bottom shelf of vanity. Not buying any more until items are used up. 48 roll box of toilet paper has lasted two years - on display in pretty paper on rack above toilet. Next will be makeup to declutter - no need to buy more toothpaste or brushes. Careworkers are finished now after six weeks so keeping up with washing, stick vacuuming, & will try floor washing by myself with bucket on a wheelie walker. Removing garbage is the first step in a room. Watching some older cleaning videos Katrina? She mentioned your channel. Love all these helpful videos. Great for motivation & reminders thanks. You’re going great! One step at a time. Being consistent.

[@Toni-747]

Yes, I don't want my shelves to fill up, either! 1 in, 1 out! Thank you Shannon 😊 love your channel and you & your mom❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay! Thank you!

[@sandralory7375]

When we start losing stuff! Also, I bought a new pair of soccer cleats for my daughter, not realizing we had a size stored away 🤦‍♀️

[@luzking9487]

Something similar to the computer. A register machine. Bought a new one and to difficult. I like the old fashion easier. Since I was I’ll for 5 days high fever. I kept thinking I’m dying. I need a second chance to finish unfinished matters. 1 bin at time. I had already declutter. Threw away more papers. Keep up the good suggestions makes it easier to just go right at it.

[@francinehogsett3065]

I got rid of all my recipes and cook books. I just googled a recipe ….my 2 favorite ladies 😊❤️

[@vickihodges7177]

I'm like your mom & I do it when the feeling hits me. I honestly REALLY enjoy it, so I almost always feel like getting rid of stuff.

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

I have many reasons at many times. I guess mostly tho it’s just that I’ve made my “exit plans” for things very easy to integrate into daily living and it’s a constant, ongoing thing…like a revolving door.

[@amonralice]

Decluttering becomes a habit in time. I'm kinda still struggling with the One In One Out rule. 😁 That's the toughest, but the best purge teacher. 🌞

[@carolbabb7875]

Something one of you said made me realize I have no idea whats in the cabinets above my refrigerator. Also, I have a bag of socks on a hook because they all won't fit in the drawer. Thanks! Time for me to get busy!

[@barbaravoneitzen7367]

My art room/sewing room/ computer room just gets so bad that it’s like where do I start. It gets depressing to look at. Love your videos. They keep me motivated.

[@vickithornley5056]

Mom looks lovely in her blue top! Love your videos. 💖

[@kathymarxer6952]

I’m working on a declutter of craft stuff and it is going pretty well. Love the painting on the wall behind you ladies. Getting rid of many things I used to do, but know I will never do it again! You inspire me!

[@KatyInNH]

For me, it’s the “need another container”. I had gotten to a great spot before the pandemic. Then the just in case of extra food and other items set me back. I also learned to can food then (life time dream), but went a bit overboard with supplies. I am working thru everything to get back to pre-pandemic lack of clutter. You and your Mom’s videos are really helpful! Thank you!

[@cindywilkinson1610]

I live Earth Breeze! I've used it for about 18 mo months now.

[@marshavesta7091]

Went through recipies this past weekend. If i never made the recipe, it went.😊

[@cynthiatooley4577]

Oh. And I can’t bring anything new in to the house without something going out. Makes really think when I’m shopping. I look at the item and think. What am I willing to get rid of to bring this in.

[@gwenj5419]

I use a razor my son left here over a year ago. I've never had to change the blade in that time. And yet I have about 7 new disposable razors. Why? Time to donate them.

[@nancyfeeser4653]

Bring in the mood works best for me. I always schedule a pick up for every couple weeks and it keeps me motivated.

[@conniecline201]

You two together are hands down my favorite

[@emily814]

I love that you and your mom do this together and seemingly have a great relationship! My parents aren’t receptive at all and actually criticize me for my minimal habits

[@debbiem6406]

Wow your closet after decluttering looked like an ad in a magazine for an organization system. Nice job, and thanks for the inspiration.

[@shannontorrens1]

Oh thank you!

[@ExcitedMum]

Good tips and nice seeing Mom and daughter so close.

[@bethbranson9050]

I declutter because I just enjoy the process and the feeling that I have when I have rid the home of now unnecessary items!!

[@plantsbythemoon9049]

Great tips! Love how practical you two are.thanks for bringing fun and laughter to what can be a stressful task.

[@charlyheather1822]

Mostly I declutter out of a mood nowadays. I started it years ago, when my spaces just needed to be visually simplified. I get overwhelmed by seeing a lot of stuff, even if it is pretty and orderly, but it took me some time to work that out. Nowadays I occasionally want to declutter but don't find anything (in the areas I am allowed to declutter) any more. The kitchen would need a good declutter, but that is not my realm.

[@juliedavidson5596]

You just had a shout out by Dawn on the Minimal Mom channel. She linked your laundry video. 😊

[@shannontorrens1]

🙂 I tried her Laundry system and loved it!

[@juliedavidson5596]

@@shannontorrens1 You two are my top two! Love your videos and your Mom. I also subscribe to your hubby's channel too. Keep up the great work!

[@shannontorrens1]

@@juliedavidson5596 Thank you so much! We are going to finally start adding some videos to my husband's channel. It's something we have been starting to work on =) I hope you are having a good week.

[@AClark-bq6oc]

You two are great; thanks for a great video!👍

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kris-pw4gp]

I look forward to seeing your mom in your videos. How you both have inspired me on my own decluttering journey. Laughter is good! Thank you for all that you do!

[@T.T.M.60]

I love your channel. Practical tips for us all. I also like that you show the before and after pictures!,that’s inspiring.

[@pennyheinrich5552]

You and your mom make a great team!

[@teachermom62]

Hi girls. Great to see another one of your video. One way I know it’s time to declutter is when things gather on one of my chairs. When I go to put it away it’s a domino effect. When I go and put it away where it belongs I start going through and start decluttering that space. I hope you have an amazing week. Look forward to your next video. I appreciate the time it takes for you to put the videos together.They are always great.

[@timvandermey4792]

Love your top Shannon! Danya

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!

[@thomaswiegand7348]

Love how you both are so funny and helpful--a great team

[@juliedavidson5596]

Great tips ladies! I need to revisit and pull some more things out. I need to be mindful of the one in one out rule. Since I have space I seem to mindlessly fill it up. 😮. Thanks for the reminders. Love your videos.

[@sharonlockwood1825]

Always so helpful and fun!

[@wannaduckfin]

Our garage is on my declutter starting this week! I'll eagerly await yours❤

[@willowgirl2635]

I love watching your relationship it reminds me so much of the one I had with my late mother, miss her so much. Great decluttering motivation ladies.

[@nancyelizabeth8364]

Yes I’m the same the less containers means freedom from clutter more containers means more stuff I only use containers for things for different season’s Christmas- summer stuff -winter etc

[@wendyzazgad4418]

Love the blue on you looking beautiful ❤

[@lucytitus2183]

Such good tips and you and your mom give such encouragement! I love watching both of you! Thank you for this !❤️🤗

[@aliciastapleton2378]

I find it ironic that the ads I see on your channel is for Hobby Lobby! Love your channel. Very relatable.

[@donnagrifford7142]

👏👏👏👍💞😘😘 Luv U guys!

[@lucystrider728]

Please make a list of every bank account, stocks, online accounts with passwords, credit cards, debts, and legal papers with titles to properties, vehicles, prenups/wills and any business arrangements, and lock it in a safe place or safe person your designated loved one can access should something happen to you. Figuring this stuff out without written guidance and perhaps dishonest claims after the fact is a nightmare.

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Hi Shannon & Mom ❤ loved this content ! I definitely do 1 in 1 out method & anything I find uncomfortable or difficult to assemble has to go !!!! Also no more buying extra containers 😂 love this channel so much ❤

[@iwonaidavid]

❤I absolutely adore you and your beautiful mom ❤️

[@olivemaycards]

Videos like this. Feeling like I need storage containers. But also, when I judge my in-laws for holding onto something dumb I often come home and find something similar in my house that I should declutter, eg. a broken thing I will never fix, a decoration covered in dust, or a collection where I only like a few of the things now.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Great tips!

[@shannontorrens1]

Glad it was helpful!

[@caseyfairless8157]

Your mom is so cute! Makes me super curious about your dad. 😊