20 ITEMS TO DECLUTTER TODAY | Minimalism + Simple Living

[@ind1gnat1on]

Obviously not all 20 tips are going to suit everyone, but I did find quite a few of these ideas useful!

[@ewynom]

Don't throw away dull knives! Usually those can be resharpened with a knife sharpener and it cuts like new again. There's a lot of knife sharpeners that are really easy to use out on the market right now too!

[@britaneelilly8147]

alwaysphonehome I got a sharpener at IKEA for less than $5. The same knives that couldn’t even cut a ballon are now cutting like new.

[@AndieeGrl]

I was thinking the same thing, it's worth sharpening them but still only keeping the knives you love to use

[@wandarichardson4213]

alwaysphonehome Williams-Sanoma will sharpen knives for $5 each with the first one being free.

[@pamelawolf313]

alwaysphonehome I agree that’s just wasteful and contributes to our throw away society.

[@AndreeaDaniela.28]

Minimalism means to buy less, not to get rid of everything and than to buy a lot because u miss them. Big like for your comment. Good idea

[@AThousandWords]

Get rid of pens that don't work! I couldn't believe how many pens we had in a drawer and when I actually tested them all I found that about a third of them no longer worked (or didn't work well) and I could toss them.

[@naymette]

oh my god jen!!!!! i came here after a shout out to alison from another jen (pretty neat living) and here i find you.... my world is getting tighter! edited: tidier, i meant tidier! excuse my english.

[@AThousandWords]

Great minds seem to flock together!

[@Lashlove16]

A Thousand Words sooo right

[@laurafoster327yt]

I just opened up a new package of 12 gel pens (which I bought months ago) and right away 4 of them didn't work. Tossed them immediately.

[@zwhx8608]

There are some excellent companies that will recycle old pens, rather than the decluttering leading to landfill/plastic pollution - I have found a nearby point which is collecting them to be sent to Terracycle.

[@plantsoul1605]

Have done all of this recently and it feels wonderful! Also, got rid of all of my old kitchen towels and bathroom towels and gradually brought in new towels that look and feel great! Little things like this really make a huge difference in my happiness and stress level. Less is more...for sure!

[@stickerlady1774]

Couldn’t you have cut the old towels to use as cleaning rags? I have stepchildren in the home so not spending money on any nice things until they out!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Just gave half my nice towels away to a lady in need. Never realized how many I had. Then added a few small ones to my Rag Bucket

[@coraholt5849]

Sew the spare buttons inside the garment, that way if you need it you have it.

[@Sunshine4]

Cora Holt so smart!!! Thanks!!

[@ericperry8094]

Isn't that what most clothing manufacturers do with spare buttons?

[@roseanneharder9969]

Love this idea.

[@swanningabout]

@@ericperry8094 exactly

[@priscillajimenez27]

@@ericperry8094 some do

[@lillianchang8598]

So many good ideas - yes on the writing utensils and makeup samples! I've realized after many rounds of decluttering that I need to STOP buying so much crap in the first place. So this year, I'm doing a year of NO spending on non-consumable items (clothes, books, candles, accessories, home decor, etc.) in an effort to cultivate gratitude for what I have (which is more than enough).

[@dongysakura418]

how's your progress so far?

[@flowwerfairy]

Great vid! A tip about the BUTTON idea: instead of throwing them all away, have a nice glass jar (like a mason jar) and stick every single button you get in there. It can be displayed somewhere & cute or tucked away in a closet...but that way you'll always have an extra button but they won't be floating randomly around/ difficult to find.

[@aukluk]

Get rid of that formalwear that you wore to an event 5, 10, 15 years ago and has still been hanging in your closet...you'll never wear it again, and if it's still moderately in style, someone else would be thrilled to have it.

[@LittleLulubee]

Some cities have places where you can donate formal wear for low-income girls to use for prom 😊

[@kathleensauer3394]

aukluk yes! Local theatre companies often take donations of older formalwear or any vintage type clothing or accessories for period productions ... in case you have a bunch of Grandmas hats or handbags from the 50s , for example...

[@AndieeGrl]

Thanks all! These are Great ideas!! As we have a whole house to declutter!

[@chriswatson1698]

I got pleasure from going through my receipts. All twenty years of them. They were a reminder of our life as a family while the kids were growing up and we were establishing our home.

[@ginamiller6754]

I actually feel pretty good! A year and a half I started this process, kitchen, office, closet & I have really reduced our crap significantly! Most of the things on this list I have gotten rid of. Today I went thru my closet for the fourth time!! It has taken me that many times to be really honest & I have boxed up & sent to charity about 75% of what was in my closet. I still have a good size wardrobe, but the difference is now I wear all the pieces. Now most of the items in my closet coordinate. I have a color palette that looks good on me. So rewarding!!

[@stickerlady1774]

Gina Miller I’m proud of you!

[@galaxydreaming]

I totally find that every time I go back to my wardrobe I’m ready to get rid of something I couldn’t the last declutter. It sure is process!

[@vickybhatia7407]

Lo no

[@erinmarie27]

I just decluttered my makeup and nail polish. I had 43 makeup products and narrowed it down to 20. I had over 30 nail polishes and have 4 now. I am in the process of clearing out my basement and got rid of 4 bags of garbage and 4 bags to donate.

[@travellerinahurry5642]

wow from 30 nail polishes to 4, I agree sometimes we keep so many nail polishes that we like but never apply.

[@sbegum29]

Erin S. Omg well done love a good clear out!!!

[@sbegum29]

Traveller in a Hurry Ok I know right!!!

[@shamimsardar6653]

I really don't know why you keep bothering me about your job

[@MichiruEll]

In general, I'm not a fan of getting rid of things in order to then buy "better ones", except when it's safer/the original doesn't work anymore. So I'm not really on board with the hangers. If you have a bunch of hangers you don't use, then by all means, get rid of them. But discarding mismatched hangers in order to buy "better ones" seems like a wasteful thing to do (imo). In the end, you do you, but I would not do that.

[@kwalleka]

Ugh. The candle jars. You got me. 😂 I have CRATES of them.

[@shannonoverstreet3028]

...Would it not be more economical and sustainable to get a kit to sharpen your knives instead of just throwing them away?

[@TheOrganizedPineapple]

I was thinking the same thing, but I was assuming she maybe meant older knives that are past their prime? Lol my mom has a bunch of knives from like the 70s that although you try to sharpen them they are just super dull and don't cut but she refuses to part with them. I have no idea.

[@cameliap1146]

@@Cloudforest811 : please don't donate useless things. If it's not good ( don't work) for you , will be the same for an other person.

[@katebarlas2964]

Camelia P - often you donate for growing out of it. Or it works but you want a newer model. Used books, toys, clothes without wholes or tears, luggage, and backpacks. Of course they cants be ruined but if in decent condition it is better to donate

[@priscillajimenez27]

Probably recycle them

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Ones that are badly chipped have to be trashed.

[@emilysevereid-geiss5825]

Geeeze! People take this too seriously! There are so many negative comments! I found this incredibly helpful and had put several of the tips into practice already! Great job, lady! 😊

[@NikkiPhillippi]

Currently watching this for cleaning inspiration. Hahaha 🙏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@JohnDavis-uj8ov]

Minimalist wardrobe for women over 60

[@angelika77st]

Same here. I am in the middle of a revolution

[@imeverywhere5518]

Same

[@awesomesty]

College textbooks. I don’t know why I still have them!!

[@thenormallife1138]

My husband kept all his. I dumped or sold mine while they were still worth something. He's got like 20 books on the bookshelf looking bad

[@TackyHarmonica]

Maybe just the ones you don’t need anymore...

[@Feliciatanktop]

Also for any college kids reading this, first look for a free online pdf of your textbooks. If you can’t find it, rent your books from amazon or chegg. It will always be cheaper than buying the book and reselling it (sometimes no one will buy your book)

[@mademoisellesachaaa]

I've been preeetty good at decluttering, and I'm getting better at purchasing more thoughtfully so less of the stuff I avoid comes in. We just bought our first home and for the first time ever, I have a basement, but my husband and I made a pact that no unpacked boxes would be put in the basement to be forgotten. We will be limiting what can go down there, only necessary items, and no unnecessary storing and hoarding. We're going to try to keep things tidy, organized, and free of clutter as much as possible! Also, no, spare buttons are useful! Put them in your sewing kit! :P I think if you are trying to live more minimally and thoughtfully, lots of people try to repair their clothes and keep them in good condition for longer. Part of that includes having a sewing kit for minor repairs, and keeping some spare buttons doesn't hurt. Plus, getting rid of that button and just buying another one seems a bit wasteful when you already got a perfectly good button for that shirt...I don't know, I guess I sew as a hobby so for me it's worth it and keeping a sewing kit that I go through and keep tidy is part of the intentional items that I keep that bring me happiness and function.

[@helenebennie3961]

I love that you and your husband made a pact about clutter. What a great start to a clutter-reduced life in your house.

[@katerson3548]

Guilty of the underwear clutter LOL. Paused the video and got rid of a few woohoo!

[@MendedAndWholeLife]

Katherine me too!! 🤣

[@iheartdavid2090]

Wow I used to buy makeup, perfumes and other items you recommended and now im sitting here decluttering shoes and other items in my closet. Its true as we mature we realize less is more. Thanks for all of your videos!

[@cicilyly6027]

How about throwing away makeup that is expired? Or makeup that you don’t use anymore?

[@night_owl_sadness]

Yes

[@kimtaeyeonismyeverything]

I love love LOVE the idea of minimalism so much! Even though I have a lot of things in my room from childhood, or hand me downs from my sisters, or presents, I actually do declutter a lot. I love that when you get rid of things it really makes you (feel free and) realize how bad it is to get attached to materialistic things.

[@ChocolateTeapot93]

I was with you until you said getting rid of DVDs. No, you can't just get anything on a streaming service. If you already paid for a DVD and you actually liked the film and would watch it again, keep the DVD. If you want to save space you can take them all out of the cases and put them in a binder or I have all mine in clear plastic sleeves stored in a DVD box the size of a shoe box. I still buy DVDs and I'd rather have them in case my laptop isn't working or if I want to bring a film to a friend's house. Also, don't get rid of manuals. Just put them all in a binder. You don't want to be spending hours on the internet trying to track down your exact model number when you could just go to the binder and get the manual.

[@agirlwithajournal]

Jodie653 so true.

[@createplanprosper699]

I had CD/DVD cases that were empty (😳 I know...) so I wound up putting all of our hundreds of DVDs in cases alphabetically and recycled the cases. We don’t buy DVDs anymore but if we have a hard copy movie we want to watch we have two 150-disc cases that my kids love flipping through to find something. No more cases cluttering things up, instead they’re all nicely organized in cases that we’re going to get chucked anyhow. 😉

[@faeriesmak]

Yep..and I am not getting rid of my CD's either. I have a ton of stuff that you can't just find and download.

[@darezarecta]

Everyone I know still watch DVD's all the time!

[@NoraConrad]

I find the manuals I need online when I buy the item then save it in Google drive. It's much easier to find the info online when it's the current model 😉

[@sidhunina]

You mean to say I am never going to need all the buttons I have so carefully saved my entire life? 🤔🤨

[@sbegum29]

Nina S nope

[@AshleyZieman]

😅

[@jessieborrell1856]

Another way to keep from getting too many books is just use your library! Most of the time you can get a copy of the latest book you're wanting to read either in hard copy or digital. When you're done, all you have to do is bring it back. Also, I agree with the other comment about DVDs...some things you cant find it online or are a special edition/copy of something. Same with CDs. Some of the one's my husband have are rare/collectible so they hold some kind of meaning. That said, he's really bad about getting rid of ANYTHING. I very much like to live a minimal/no clutter life. It brings me so much more piece and I dont feel bogged down by stuff but he holds on to WEIRD things. Like a bathrobe that he literally never wears.

[@forgetmenot3215]

Yes to the library! Whoo🎉

[@tammimarie]

Yay for libraries!!

[@ritalynb7070]

Not all of us live where a library is an option. For me it is a 2 hour drive.... I generally buy my books at second hand shops and read them more than once before passing them along to someone else.

[@tammimarie]

ritalyn b I get a lot of library books digitally

[@ritalynb7070]

tammimarie I dislike reading digitally, but if it works for you👍

[@SkylarMarton]

Alll this stuff is such a good place to start!!! I watch videos like this every day because it motivates me towards minimalism and I think the most important part of decluttering is not buying things that will reclutter your space. It’s scary hearing all this stuff to get rid of! If everyone watching this video got rid of all this stuff (which will be great for them!) but so freaky thinking about the thousands of pounds that go to landfills! So it’s super important to declutter and then not replace the stuff you declutter and learn to live a life with less stuff. That’s my mindset lately!

[@poketelli3792]

Such good advice! This is perfect timing. I'm between jobs and trying to reorganize my house. Thank you for the great advice/video!!

[@donnahildebrand8065]

I love watching these videos! I have been decluttering lately and have been doing pretty good so far... but still more to go! Thanks for the inspiration Allison!

[@LadyPajushka]

Books could be definetely given to a school or library, sth like that...but I would not ever give them away since I ussually read books from the library and If I purchase them, its because of the author I love, titles I collect or a topic etc, so I looove to have them in my shelf/library at home and I lend them to my friends or one day my children will read them... the same way I read the most favourite books of my mom back then :)

[@nicolchristopher6756]

Never buy shoes that aren't comfortable. NEVER.

[@MendedAndWholeLife]

Nicol Christopher truth right there! 🤣❤️

[@emrysam]

never buy anything that you're going to wear that isn't comfortable!

[@GolovaIrina]

But they're so beutiful 🤣

[@Feliciatanktop]

I’m still trying to find where to find comfortable heels that aren’t a chunky heel

[@cathyveldhuizen1750]

But you don’t KNOW they’re going to be uncomfortable until you’ve worn them for a few hours!

[@lindsayloox11]

I've been decluttering since the beginning of the year and it's crazy how many of those things I went through already. SO TRUE!! I have never once regretted anything I got rid of. I kept 5 cds of my favourite artists growing up knowing I'll never actually use the cd to listen to music and that's it. Got rid of 50!! Same with DVDs.. I own an iPad and and a tv, I don't even have a way of playing a DVD!! Feels good to declutter 😊

[@lisabarton925]

Love it! I"m always looking to help people think through purging as they prepare to sell their home! Thanks for a fresh list.

[@tr3eehugg3r]

So happy you are back! I watch KZbin regularly but never ever comment. I wanted to let you know that you are my favorite KZbinr. I hope you continue to post-regularly

[@Elemiriel]

According to international copyright law, as it stands now, a download code/downloaded media without physical existence (ie, CD, DVD, BLURAY) is not owned by the person that has said download code. You are technically not supposed to even move it from one computer to the other. The court case between Redbox and Disney is based out of confusion on this point. For this reason, I still use disks for now... if somebody stole my BLURAY, they stole from me. If they steal my digital copy, they stole from Disney and I have no rights in the matter. Also, I have come a hair away from losing ALL of my photos/music/videos from 10 years of my life because they were all on a hard drive and paying to back up a TB of data in the cloud is way more expensive than having a couple backup hard drives. Disks are still more reliable and resist corruption better than PC drives or servers at Google or Apple, plus they are ACTUALLY private property. I'm not trying to argue, just giving a thorough alternate perspective for people who don't understand how to back up data thoroughly and what the risks are.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Thank you for the list. I did a few things on this list already, 4 colors of same types of hangers to color coordinate types of clothes, each separated by colors in blocks, Got rid of all clothes that no longer fit or don't wear also, two huge bins of books out the door already, fabric collection and craft collection next to go thru. Downsizing dish collection today to only 4 of everything (most people here at any one time is 3)

[@amandafaustino1355]

Literally paused video to start going through my pantry which has caused me so much stress recently then had the rest playing as I did it!

[@cpotharst3059]

Thank you for this great video.

[@jiffybishop3191]

Can you make a video about the "where" to get rid of stuff? I know a lot of people will donate but I actually have very picky Goodwill's and shops around me that I know won't accept stuff. And for things I most throw away, is it okay to throw in the regular trash? I get nervous throwing away electronics or appliances because I keep imagining it going to a landfill somewhere. How do you get rid of your items and where?

[@halv0195]

My neighborhood in Minneapolis has several Facebook groups including a buy/sell/trade page, where I've listed stuff for free (you'd be surprised what people will take!) You might also have a shelter or other organization that helps people get back on their feet, that will take lots of stuff, even partially used toiletries!

[@kathleensauer3394]

Try theNextDoor website/app. They have a “Free” section to give away. I gave away an old toaster to a very appreciative young family. I had various sizes & types of tiles left in my home from the former owners Reno projects... a local artist was thrilled to get those! I had a Life magazine collection from in laws & those were picked up by a young lady who had a Grandma she knew would love flipping thru them. One man’s trash is another mans treasure!

[@Sunshine4]

Jiffy Bishop your county should have a municipal recycling place to drop off electronics, chemicals (paints, etc)...

[@1965GAL]

I have been decluttering and it gives me such a high when I get rid of junk now. There’s a point that you get to where you just start tossing everything except your favorite!! Also things have spirits attached to them and,I believe, when we feel relieved to get rid of something, maybe it had a negative spirit attached to it.

[@DonnaJoshi]

I have been decluttering the past year with amazing results. It's such a good feeling. 💖

[@meredith4646]

I can get on board with everything but the books... I can’t have a library in my house if I get rid of them! (Which is the goal) 🤗📚

[@jenniferlogan-lorenz6053]

Meredith Glenn I only keep my favorites, if it wasn’t a favorite I will put the book into a little library (or community bookshelf)

[@tamarakowens3349]

Agreed! It took me years to convert my favorites to hardback books I could revisit over and over. I'll have my own library some day! Errr....tbh, at this point, I'll settle for a snug den with wall to wall bookshelves and comfy chairs.

[@Karen-gh8gv]

I got rid of a bunch of books. The litmus test was 3 questions: 1) Am I ever going to actually pick this up and read it again? 2) Is it useful for reference? 3) Is it valuable (i.e., first or nice edition of a rare or classic book)? If the answer to all of those questions was no, it got donated.

[@aubreyp3489]

I am really really into decluttering my stuff right now so I’m so excited to see this video

[@joellechiara]

I agree with all....with the except of maybe cookbooks. Totally know you can find things online but there's something about a good cookbook, no? :) I just got Julia Childs Mastering the Art of French Cooking for the holidays and hopefully will make at least a few recipes. The button thing made me laugh because I have so many of those jacket buttons in my underwear drawer. Out they go today! xoxo

[@lildandelionlily]

It's nice to sit down and look through them and tab them with markers and stuff! I agree!

[@sherrard5492]

Once I come to trust a cookbook writer, I want their recipes rather than whatever I spend time digging up online. I have been using Anna Thomas’ vegetarian cookbooks since the early seventies, and my copies are marked up with my comments and successful tweaks I’ve made to her recipes over the years. I don’t consider that backlog of experience to be clutter.

[@melissahoneybee8493]

I’ve recently culled my cook books as well as hand written recipes. There was one book with BEAUTIFUL photos which I looked through for cooking inspiration all the time but I realised that in the whole 10 YEARS that I owned this book I’d not made a single recipe in it. I donated it.

[@maxinedoeslife]

In the process of making all my favorite recipes all digital, easy to assess and can pass them down easily.

[@rachelpushie9713]

Awesome tips! I wrote down over 15 of them that I intend to do today, thanks so much!

[@Michellelipstick]

You bring up many good points, especially about the underwear that never gets worn. 😂😂😂 I love how this wasn't shaming anyone but just giving great ideas. I just subscribed! Thank you!

[@CairaButton]

Great tips! Also, getting rid of any old photos that you don’t like or digitizing them!

[@hannahoh472]

i just found your channel and can't stop watching all the minimalism content! thanks for sharing 😊😊

[@Kim.firsttimemomlife]

Sooo many good tips!! I forgot about the knives and pens that don't work anymore. I normally just trow them back in/ One of the things I do to is get rid of boxes, food, cd's etc.

[@caoilfhionn946]

People always need to remember with minimalism is about only keeping things you love. Below is the reasons I have not decluttered some areas 1. Socks. I love colorful socks and I also love mixed matched colorful socks. I do not sort my socks and only toss out a sock once it starts to seem run down. The only white socks I own are all the same type so I can pull out 2 random white socks and they always be a matching pair 2. Buttons. I am not attached enough to most of my shirts to care about tossing them out if I lost a button. For the few Jackets and Coats, I own where I do care I will place the button in the pocket. If possible I will actually securely attach the button inside the pocket so if I need to replace it I know exactly where it is. Also means I don't need a button jar of any kind 3. Mixed match hangers. As long as your hangers are relatively flat the only problem is looks and as these are locked away in my closet I do not care if they match. Also, I do not own enough clothes to fill up my closet so even a few hangers with horrible shapes would not be a big deal 4. Shoes that give me blisters. Most shoes give me blisters the first time I wear them. I don't buy a shoe I don't intend to wear often. 5. Junk mail. My email already sorts them all out of my inbox. Whenever an email does make it past I do spend the time to unsub 6. Kitchen Gadgets. Some people, like my SO, love experimenting in the kitchen. This often means trying new things. If he wants to make something that a Gadget is technically required, first he will try to make it himself without the gadget. If he enjoys it enough and makes it enough after that then he will buy the gadget. This is why we have a blender, slow cooker, rice cooker, ice cream maker, and a waffle maker. We also have a few more but over the course of a month, we will use each item enough times to reasonably keep it. He is also more likely to use these because he knows if I realize he is not using it enough I might just try to convince him to toss them out. Yes, they take up a bit of space but most stay neatly in the pantry till needed. 7. Books I have already read. I hold on to a few books for decoration. I love the way books look on a shelf or coffee table 8. Pens and pencils. Well yes, I have a lot more than I need today I often find the one time you need a pen you can't find one. This is why I have a bunch of pens in a specific location in my house. When I find one that has gone missing I add it back to this jar and when one is dead I toss it out. Knowing where your pens are also stopping you from uselessly buying more Some people may say I am not a minimalist because I own quite a bit of stuff but everything I own has a purpose and brings me joy. I love my mixed matched socks. I have added a couple years of life to my favorite clothes by keeping buttons. I don't see why I would buy new hangers if the old mixed matched ones don't bother me. I love every pair of shoes I own. Taking the time to unsub from things that just go to my promo folder or my junk folder is not worth it. Every kitchen Gadget I own gets used. I love the look of books. I love knowing exactly where I can find more than enough working pens. For me, the things I own bring me joy and well I could 100% minimalize to almost nothing and still be happy well I live where I currently do with who I currently live with having some things is a must

[@charlie5by5]

Totally right! Apart from the hangers, I use so many that I just need them all lol xx

[@cassandrabergquist8715]

Bouncing off the dvd idea.. although getting rid of them is a good idea, for ones you want to keep, buy the paper cd sleeves from target, write the title on the sleeve and throw away the actual case. Saves SO much space!

[@mariesimonich2072]

Hording

[@Prokomeni]

I disagree about the hangers. Sure it would be nice if everything matched but why waste money and create waste

[@saammmy7]

You can donate old hangers to thrift store you don't have to trash them. If the mismatched hangers bother you every morning when you get ready and you have the cash I recommend getting new matching ones. If you don't really care then just keep the old ones.

[@cameliap1146]

Nice wood hangers give my the vibe of nice luxurious boutique !Just the sound of 2 wood hangers touching each other is a pleasure for m ears ( eyes also !)

[@andreas_adventures]

I agree

[@emilyevans6466]

Hey Allison! I’m so glad you’re making new videos!! I love your declutter videos 😀 I’ve totally been working on #1, 2, 3, 8, and 16! I also love the tip about being able to download manuals online. I have so many that are just sitting around .. the fridge, the dishwasher, etc. I’m also trying to convince the hubs to get rid of DVDs 🤦🏻‍♀️. Can’t wait to see more!

[@janicepagano9200]

I was listening to this video while I was cleaning out my desk & when your cat 🐈 started meowing... I was trying to find why one of my cats was being so vocal! Great advice!! Thank you!!!

[@valofalltrades1443]

This is the first video I've watched on your channel. The fact that you started this list with "underwear you dread wearing" is enough to make me stick around for more! Preach, sister!!

[@TheStitchinDietitian]

Re DVD: all of those streaming services cost money every month, whether you use it or not. I paid once for my small DVD collection and it's free after that.

[@callumhornigold1961]

I started by getting rid of the collection of dead bodies in my garage. In doing this, I also got rid of old buttons, shoes and mold. I feel like a weight has really been lifted off me. All in all, a great weekend.

[@lmolarissa]

Your tips are truly practical and make total sense! I haven't really heard others with these tips. Thanks! Awesome tips!

[@tjohannam]

I was either "Yeah already decluttered that" or "Oh yeeeaah gotta get on that" ^^

[@robertarielle7158]

Thank you Allison this is awesome ! This is the first video of you I've ever seen, and I've been gasping all throughout like "YES, exactly, that's so true !!" Decluttering is going to be my Sunday task this week. But first I'm going to watch all of your other videos =)

[@HannaHasAPlan]

Coffee mugs! I'm someone that actively doesn't buy mugs for myself or others because I know most people in the world have more than enough. However, when I was decluttering before moving into our first house we bought, I went through mine and had around 20!!! I was actually disgusted with myself, especially as me and my husband were living in a shared house at the time, and used the same 2 mugs constantly. I sold/donated the ones that weren't a practical size and that I had no sentimental attachment to. Now I have the right amount for us plus guests.

[@clovelly1946]

Get a kindle...saves space and i still have the memory but lots of space now!!I like your soft approach thankyou alison.

[@randomyoutubeperson6954]

Just found you (subscribed) and am midway on my journey: realised I’ve done far more than I thought when I was able to check off (almost) everything on your list. Mortified and how much stuff I’ve decluttered.

[@1luckychica1]

I was just doing some of these last night. BUT i have to disagree with the buttons one because they literally do not take up space. I have my Grandmothers button box where she saved the fancy extra buttons. It is really neat to look through them and you can see the decades of styles through them. I have used a few for crafts too.

[@2112cupcake]

Chole'_Love Yes! I take them out of the plastic and put them together in a dish!

[@kaitieskates]

I have a container of them that about an inch wide so it really takes no space. I think it's more the idea of getting rid of something you thought you may really one day need but is relatively inconsequential. If it makes you happy, keep it. If not, ditch it!

[@MichiruEll]

I currently keep only the buttons that go with pieces of clothing that I still own. I've used them quite often to repair clothes that I love, and I'm super glad that I had those extra buttons.

[@oaktree8429]

its so important to remember to not just toss all of these things! dump is appropriate for expired toiletries and old underwear but alot of these things are better repurposed or passed along to someone else. Be mindful of what you throw away, too!💖

[@redloveballoon]

I’m 100% with you on every single one of these items! Nailed it. I’m militant about what’s in my home now.

[@rissajaneen]

I have to disagree with receipts- keep a box on your desk if you don't want to see them or have them look cluttered. Digitizing is an extra step when they really don't take up that much space. I cannot tell you how many times I've decided to return something or had an issue with a credit card charge and have been really happy I saved the receipt! I also love buttons and save them to do crafts projects!

[@Karen-gh8gv]

How much trouble does it take to snap a photo? I hate paper clutter, even if it's hidden, I'd just as soon not have it if it can be avoided... I even scanned a lot of my paper stuff, including my previous years' income tax documents to pdfs so I could shred them. The result? I don't need a filing drawer anymore!

[@VanessaBlanco]

Love every single idea. Will definitely use this to start

[@denissealmonte8664]

Right on the money with these. Thanks for the ideas. Trying to declutter my makeup that I never use or just empty jars.

[@sydneexo]

LOVE this. I definitely need to work on decluttering....I'm definitely a bit of a hoarder of random things. I have stuff from when I was a kid, or in school that I swear I will need one day aha. My problem is that I have sentimental attachment to too many things. Slowly and steadily purging things!

[@romanticashale]

get rid of the toys you bought for your pets that they don't use. seriously, those can take up so much space

[@brianne_kelly330]

Making a list right now and I’m going to go through each one checking off when done! Needed this!

[@vlh1255]

Great list Allison. I just went through my pantry and had cake mixes from 2009. I also am getting rid of an ice cream maker that I have only used once in 20 years and an expresso machine. I am keeping my receipts and buttons though......baby steps.

[@FaithHopeHappiness]

You speak truth my friend. Seriously I love your thought process on imagining yourself in something but your reality self doesn’t like those things or likes to wear those things... so true and I do this... ughhh why??????

[@cherrycucumber]

Felt like u were speaking personally to me 😩😭 every single points are true. And your tips are practical. So thank you Alison

[@jackieropotyn]

I totally agree with all of these! I love going through my place and throwing away all the junk. Except books because I like book shelves haha (my bf doesn't agree...😋)

[@HappilyOrganizedChaos]

Mickey waffle maker...we use our Mickey waffle maker 3 times a week...bahaha....so we'll be keeping that one 😂Great tips :)

[@nataliaweronikapetersson3425]

Yes, I am all for decluttering! However, keep the items that you love. Toss DVDs that you do not imagine watching again, but keep the ones you come back to once in a while. Throw away dull, old knives but sharpen the good quality knives and use them again. Do not buy new hangers, but toss the broken ones and learn to fold the clothes properly to save space. Useful ideas, subscribed!

[@clairefischer8445]

A quick tip about beauty products samples : don't hesitate to turn down any that you know you are not gonna use and ask for some that you will use. I usually say (with a smile and an please ;) that i dont really care for perfume samples and ask if i can get (fewer usually) of a brand that i like, a product i do want to try or a product i already have, so i can have it for a week end away. Obviously samples are not very eco friendly, so be mindful about it ;)

[@lauralvegan2835]

This is one of the best decluttering videos I’ve ever watched. So many great ideas! I know what I’m doing this weekend!😆

[@meldaniels657]

so glad you are back in full force with your awesome videos!

[@783342]

Out-of-date probiotics, enzymes and herbal powders should be thrown by use/by date, but I just found out that supplements in tablet or capsule form will last 20-25 yrs and dried herbs,possibly 10 yrs. I have them all around my room and poked in little places. One of my worst habits is buying seeds (all kinds) and not growing them, but I can't throw them without trying them at least, so they wait and wait for the ground to be dug. Nice vid, thanks, Allison.

[@kathiewalli8746]

Good job....this was the first decluttering video that I didn’t already do everything....so I learned something

[@Oliverisloved]

This is such a good list. Some suggestions: extra towels (donate to your local animal shelter!), clothes, greeting cards & stationary, jewelry you don't enjoy wearing, binders, extra magnets, mugs, etc.

[@connieh.4689]

Oh my gosh. I got 100% on this test LOL. It took me a while but I've been practicing all 20 of these hacks for quite a few years now. Life is so simple now.

[@curatedconnection6334]

Paused the vid to post a comment. I missed you, Allison! Glad you uploaded again. What a pleasant surprise this is. Since you started sharing about decluttering and minimalism, I've been mke eager waiting for new uploads from you. Been a subscriber since 2012 (though I changed email/acct name quite a few times since then). Anyway, have to resume watching the vid 😁

[@jillf24]

DVD's- I truly still watch these! But a totally great list!!! Now to get my hubby to release the TV boxes, Apple Boxes, every box with his electronics!!! Stored in the attic....dont get me on a rant!!! LOL

[@jennifermaynard7753]

I got rid of all my manuals a while back. Before I discarded them, I search online for the same manual. (they all have a code on the front page so that helped), then I saved the manuals to my computer or the iCloud. That is it. Now if I ever need them. I can just look on my computer. It has helped with my paper clutter.

[@oneofthemany7322]

If you only read a book once, get it from a library! It doesn't cost anything and it uses less trees 🌿

[@mjbeauty13]

I enjoy your organizing videos Allison! Please make more videos about cleaning and organizing. 😊

[@LittleLulubee]

Yes, I need the motivation!

[@USAMark70]

This list was soooo my life! Starting with the first one! I have so many pairs of underwear that I probably would rather go bare back than wear them but I still keep them! Especially the ones I wore 15lbs ago! :) Thanks for keeping it real and opening my eyes. :)

[@ALadyJett]

How did she know some of my bathroom lotion bottles etc. have dust on them, and how'd she know I have Dvd cases without the movies, how'd she know to make this list that I have needed to have forever. Was on the road when I watched it and couldn't wait to get back to start every item on the list, then I'm moving on to her more detailed videos. I LOVE HER. Really thank you for taking time to help others with what you have found worked for you. These are all excellent ideas you gave us. Simply put and made it seem very easy so here I go.

[@laurafoster327yt]

Switched out all of my hangers for new ones, which are much better because they have rubber on the top so clothes don't slip off. Plus, all of the hangers are the same colour - so much nicer to look at.

[@Andiau]

So true about the buttons! I kept all mine for years and then realized I had NEVER lost a button.

[@mrs.wheatly7612]

This was a VERY good video. I never think about all of these and yet it makes so much sense.

[@claireperry5288]

Thank you for the video!! Do you mind listing the 20 items in the description so we can screenshot? :)

[@kaixinsoh]

Here's a list for ya :) 1. Underwear you dread wearing 2. Lonely and tattered socks 3. Spare buttons 4. Mismatched hangers 5. Shoes that give your feet blisters 6. Info available online 7. Receipts 8. Spam mail 9. Novelty appliances you never used 10. Dull knives that are useless 11. Books you have already read 12. Expired food 13. Beauty samples 14. Old toiletries 15. Empty jars 16. Writing tools 17. Boxes and manuals 18. Old CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes 19. Old remotes and chargers 20. Magazines and newspapers

[@avadas6532]

@@kaixinsoh hey thanks yaa

[@MsSassyMT]

I had to laugh when you mentioned the buttons. I don't think I've ever lost a button because I've caught them when they were loose. I love that Office Depot will email you a receipt. Target also does if you order something online and pick up in store. All of your items are spot on.

[@needlepullingthread1573]

I LOVE you, your so sweet! I am cleaning g out my life. I realized when my best friend moved twice in a year, and how CLEAN her places ALWAYS are and look so pretty, well yes, I have WAY ago much crap WAY TOO MUCH. So I am dedicating a week to a room until I am finished. The cords right. Omg I think I have EVERY cord from EVERY cell phone I ever owned 😂😂😂😂and I sure do t have the phones. Thank you.

[@HejMette]

One thing that really goes with #11 is to not buy books! Go to library instead. I only buy books if I have already read them (like from the library or a friend's copy) and I want to reread it. That way all the books I own are ones that I love and will read over and over again :)

[@heythereshayla]

something i found helpful to de clutter dvds and cds is to get rid of the cases and just put them all in a CD/DVD binder! you can keep them AND save space :)

[@laurafoster327yt]

Yes, I've done this because I still have some CDs or DVDs that are special edition or autographed. I also don't have Netflix or anything like that, and even if I did it's not guaranteed that an episode of an older show will be available when you want to watch it.

[@Elemiriel]

Yep this is what I do.

[@peggyburress8837]

This was the most helpful common sense de clutter video ever. It really helps. I was guilty if so many of your points, I was embarrassed.