47 Things to Declutter Today (You Won't Think Twice!)

[@cltinturkey]

Hi Shannon, You saved me! I started in the cabinet under my kitchen sink, where I keep small buckets with cleaning supplies. When I opened the door, several of the buckets were FULL OF WATER! A pipe had broken and I didn't know it. Luckily, it hadn't done massive damage and I was able to get parts to replace it. Your video saved me from having a terrible mess, so THANK YOU!!!!! Courtney

[@karinanderson4856]

I have been a housekeeper for 40 years and love sharing your videos with my clients (and grown children). We are all decluttering every week! Thank you!

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Karin, wow thank you for sharing my videos ❤ I hope you are having a good week.

[@sara_387]

If you want to keep DVDs, there are plastic sleeves that come in 100 packs that take up a fraction of the space that the normal dvd covers do. You can even fit the cover art.

[@filausopoako]

Wife had been binge watching your videos and made me watch too. You and your mum are a good team.

[@jonareyes3221]

After watching this video Shannon I started to declutter my walk in closet for 1 hour Can’t believed how many things I did declutter in only 1 hour!!! Taking so much space in my closet Thank you Shannon for all the motivation ❤ Love your channel ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Jona for being here. That is awesome you were able to get so much decluttered! I hope you are having a good week.

[@medicinewomanpriestess]

Well done!❤

[@kathleenj1158]

This video is especially helpful because there's so many items that I hadn't thought of decluttering. ☺️🙋‍♀️

[@shannontorrens1]

Glad it was helpful! I hope you are having a good day =)

[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

Like having old paint that is over 35 yrs old!!

[@PHBRNTGGR2]

I cracked up when you said “remotes that go to…nothing?” This was such a great list and it was soooooo spot on! At first when you said that we don’t even use 80% of the stuff we have, I was like - wait- what?! Looked around at my stuff thinking when’s the last time I used the things in the desk or the storage bins… has to be pretty close to a true number. I really need to go through my things again. 🤣😭

[@shannontorrens1]

Through the years we have had so many remotes that go to something that we already decluttered lol

[@vintageresalemama903]

Shannon, I really enjoy your videos. Your advice is always so useful and it's NOT the same old advice that so many other content creators share. I always love seeing your mom in your videos too. Tfs. Have a great week!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!

[@vondrabejot9851]

I had redecorated lately. When I cleaned out the linen closet I found those pillows but hadn't bought the new ones in the color I wanted. I ordered new pillow covers at half the price of one pillow and I bought three new pairs of pillow covers and my decor is completed at one fourth the price by recovering perfectly good pillows. Love your ideas. You make and help me look at my possessions with new eyes for less too.

[@shannontorrens1]

I love hearing that! Pillow covers are such a great way to save money and space =)

[@valorielynwhitman8531]

Recycled Christmas pillows. Stored only the pillow covers and updated sofa pillows. Smaller amount in Christmas boxes and next season I won't have to store pillows somewhere during the holidays, only pillow covers. Win, win!! 👍🎄

[@chloeruegg2352]

Goodness Shannon! Have been watching and decluttering for a year now, and yet, about a half dozen things in this video hit home again. You’re so motivational for me. Thank you and hugs from northern Virginia tonight. 😊

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for being here Chloe! I hope you have a nice week.

[@philippatill9727]

I unboxed my new vacuum and got rid of the instructions straight away thanks to you. Its small but I'm thankful. ❤

[@lindaroyal8161]

Yup - - - 15 year old ammonia, has to go, ha ha ha. I remember it from the video with your mom. It made me laugh! We all had the "vase collection" under the sink for all those flowers we never get, buy or display. I got rid of mine years ago. I had a match book collection many years ago collected over several years. They are all never used and in a huge display jar, many of the covers are very artful and remind me of places I've visited and had good times at. I'm keeping my match books! Buttons - most of our grandma's all saved them and had a button box, this one is sort of tradition passed down to us. Agree with all the rest on your list - old DVD's, gone many years ago, frames, all the plastic utensils, crock pots, remotes; this is a great list.

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Linda, that ammonia made me laugh too, after someone in the comments told my mom that it is bad for you she ended up decluttering it. =)

[@lindaroyal8161]

@@shannontorrens1 15 year old ammonia gets the trophy 🏆

[@nikkibadzik3948]

Shannon, I remember that video too and I was so surprised when you didn't make her get rid of it😂 I'm so glad it's gone.

[@nataliejarian7775]

I love the relationship you have with your mom! You ladies are adorable ❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!! 😊

[@cmbooks2000]

Thank you Shannon. You are a true gift. I get so overwhelmed when I go to declutter and organize. I want to use less of my home after my husband passed away. Every room in the home is full of everything and no matter how much I discard and donate it like the clutter had babies and morphed to an infestation of junk. Thank you for packing so much useful information into your videos. I appreciate it so much.

[@susanmarie3425]

Many animal shelters are happy to get your old towels and blankets!

[@fabienneroure9995]

After decluttering for a few years, I hardly have to think twice before decluttering stuff! It's amazing how quickly we can realise we dont need so much things, even though it wasn't the case at the beginning of my decluttering journey lol! Off topic here, your hair looks amazing and blue really suits you! Take care and cheers from Canada! 💖

[@shannontorrens1]

I completely agree! I was the same in the beginning of my decluttering journey, for hours I would question a few items. Now I really don't think twice, but it's a muscle and it gets so much easier with time =) I hope you are having a good week!

[@ittibittinurse]

The kitchen gadgets keep me from cutting myself. So, they are staying. Clean Junk towels I use to clean up pet accidents and wash my vehicle. Each group of towels has its own designation. All my blankets saved us when we had two tornadoes in two weeks and the weather was very cold. So, they too, are staying along with comforters.

[@sarahroberts5784]

All good tips. I recently gathered up old electronics, including an old computer and old phones, and dropped them off at Staples. They will recycle electronics appropriately so they don't just go to the landfill.

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Sarah, that is awesome!

[@cgp4Jesus]

Additional items to declutter are old/expired spices and pantry or refrigerated items or food products

[@jeannebowes2898]

I go through the whole house, especially the garage on Trash night. Always some items to go!

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay, that is such a great habit =)

[@rosywilson3076]

Shannon, thankyou, you’re a gem!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Rosy! Happy to have you here.

[@razsbags]

Oh I have a few of those things to declutter! Saving this video. Shoes I can’t wear anymore. Keeping the crockpot for now as getting solar panels. Also keeping the matches & candles as we have a few blackouts. Remotes & cords. Lol.

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Raelene, I hope you are having a good week =)

[@michelesusanne1]

I have been working on digital clutter, un subscribing from site's rather than just deleting the email. Great tips, Shannon 🌼

[@shannontorrens1]

Hi Michele, I have been doing that with some emails lately especially the ones where I get too many notifications. I hope you are having a good week. =)

[@labbrockington7854]

So many good suggestions. Finding it hard to get ride of my mom's craft projects she died 2 years ago I'm not ready to part, I have given some of it away, maybe next year I'll do better. I have given so much away from my kitchen and to hear how it has helped the person I gave it to makes you/me feel good. I have done the linen closet and maybe you feels so good to get rid of things that we don't use any Moore there's this for feeling of accomplishment when you get rid of things you don't need and you know it can help somebody else. God bless you and your family, hi to mom

[@shannontorrens1]

Maybe just wait on the sentimental items, there is always time for that when you are ready ❤ I agree it is always so much easy to let go when someone else cna use the items. =)

[@labbrockington7854]

@@shannontorrens1 Took stuff down to the mission store down the rd from the house today. Now im working on the blankets for the hospital cancer ward for when people get cold going through there treatments and the biger one for the home health care team. I love giving things away God bless

[@ucfhillcollege8296]

Consider donating craft supplies to a school or senior center. It would make a teacher/activity director SO happy. Sometimes knowing the items will be appreciated makes it into me being able to bless someone.

[@sleeplessinchicago9082]

Thank you for a great list. I second the uselessness of a pineapple corer. It takes much space and does not do a job that a regular knife would do any better. I had a couple and threw them out. It is great to see that your helped you mother to declutter. In my case, my mother holds on to every piece of stuff she has. Decluttering her place is impossible and I would not even attempt mentioning it as a potential project. One huge category for decluttering that you did not mention is books. We tend to accumulate books we have read and liked over the decades. The result is hundreds of books that many people would not dare to look at as decluttering objects. The biggest offenders are reference and cookbooks as the most recent information is readily available on internet.

[@silwin4328]

Junk towels I donate to our animal sanctuary

[@beccar1605]

SO helpful Shannon! I've felt motivated to get into the nitty gritty of storing areas in the basement. The "just in case" mentality is so hard to get over! The Polish in me wants to have back ups for my back ups. Love the new hair look too, it looks lovely and is so flattering!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Becca, it can be hard to get past the "just in case" feeling. =)

[@beccar1605]

Oh my goodness!! How do I text on telegram?? Is that an app??

[@conniecline201]

I really enjoy your videos

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Connie! I am so glad you are here.

[@rosemoore5364]

Hi. I downsized and thought I got rid of most of the "stuff". I realized I still don't need a bunch of items. I paused this video when you got to #10 and said "Oh boy, I need to rethink some things for sure. I have three 9 x 12 baking pans and only use one occasionally. Thanks, I love organization and the less you have makes it easy. Have a nice day.

[@eckehareckbert2731]

Literally doing my decluttering while watching ur videos, I feel much better when watching u while doing this stuff its so much easier. Thank you very much and I actly like ur videos because u are direct to the points, very informative and very engaging😃

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow thank you so much! I am happy you are able to declutter while listening or watching =) I hope you have a great day.

[@eckehareckbert2731]

@@shannontorrens1 have a great day too, I shared ur videos to my mom, she needs it😁

[@cecedesimone4749]

Your mom is so funny! Great video with a lot of helpful points!

[@midlife_minimalist]

Great list Shannon!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you!!

[@barbkandel777]

Such a great video, Shannon!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@juliemix3373]

Shannon, loved this list of suggestions. Many had me going, "Oh yeah, that's a good one" Thank you. Cheers

[@shannontorrens1]

So glad! I hope you can find somethings to declutter (if needed) =)

[@stephaniewolf2134]

Hi! New subscriber! You gave me a good laugh when you were talking about worn out shoes and sandals then cut to footage of DVDs in a pile and on top of one of the piles was the movie “in her shoes” 😂

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks for subbing, that is really funny I didn't even notice that.

[@stephaniewolf2134]

@@shannontorrens1 😂

[@nmartin5551]

I was able to get rid of my crockpots (yes, plural) with my new instapot. It has the slow cook function. Now to convince myself that I dont need to keep the toaster oven. Paid a lot for it. Use it rarely. If I needed to replace it, I’d probably get an air fryer.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Shannon, you hair looks pretty!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Carolyn! I hope you are doing well. =)

[@Meeshwell]

Great video! I appreciate that you were quick and to the point. I’ll keep this video and rewatch it along my decluttering journey!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you for watching and I am so happy it was helpful.

[@dogsareawomansbestfriend]

Boy, you hit the spot!

[@janethunt4037]

Wow! I didn't know that all of my clutter was so common. You're reminding me of some things I need to get to.

[@fairy7101]

Thanks for talking about actual things and not dumb abstract stuff like ‘negative self talk.’ Very good video 😀

[@harrietlovejoy3424]

As always, inspiring me to get to it!

[@shannontorrens1]

You can do it!

[@princessem1981]

So many awesome ideas. I am practically a hoarder and I really want to focus on getting rid of some of the STUFF I've accumulated and get my space back. The one thing I disagree about at least for my life is the DVDs. If they're not movies you'll watch, sure, get rid of them. If you will, it's better to have them on hand sometimes, since streaming services constantly take things away to make room for other content. The physical copies are also nice to have in a pinch if internet goes down--both for kids and also for elderly parents who might watch a lot of TV or movies (my mom is bedridden and has dementia). It's also nice to not have to search through 17 different streaming services for a title. We did recently go through our DVDs and take stock, though, and ended up getting rid of a decent amount. It was such a nice feeling!

[@bonessam9618]

I agree with everything here. 💯

[@kennethbailey9853]

THANKYOU

[@redshirts6393]

Great list! Really put me in the right mind frame to declutter! I’d say this is the best list I’ve seen on yt honestly. Everyone else just seems to copy from each other, but this is IRL. Thank you!

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Really good 👍🏼 I agree with you on everything!!!!! Btw your hair looks lovely 🥰

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much!!

[@northtosouthern]

@@shannontorrens1 Yes, extra lovely today! And what is your lipstick? - so pretty!

[@amychen2504]

I fantasize about a store that sells small amounts of things like staples, hair ties, etc. Just because it's cheap to get 100 for a few dollars doesn't mean I want all of that!

[@shannontorrens1]

Wow Amy you literally read my mind! I also wish we could buy exactly what we need for the same price. It drives me nuts that we have to buy a huge amount of something to get a deal on it. When in most cases the extra amount that we didn't need just goes in the trash.

[@amychen2504]

@@shannontorrens1 OMG yes. I will pay the full price just to get, like, the 4 bobby pins I really want, not the 200. Love your channel!

[@cltinturkey]

Amy, you are so right! They have these bulk stores in New Zealand, where you can buy two or three or three hundred of something. I'm a huge fan of independent hardware stores, where you can buy seven 10-penny nails, rather than a box of 500. Keep buying there to keep them alive. Thanks!

[@amychen2504]

@@cltinturkey Whoa! NZ is the dream!

[@cltinturkey]

@@amychen2504 Just GO! It's incredibly beautiful, everywhere you turn. Beaches, mountains, hiking, water sports, fjords, skiing, ALL the things.

[@fianorian]

Lol. I decluttered my phone photo's whilst listening to this.

[@shannontorrens1]

Yay! I love hearing that =)

[@pamhowe5388]

Thank you for another wonderful & motivating video. I am going to start working on my walk-in bedroom closet now 😊

[@a.w.9662]

LOL I think you've been looking around our house! Yes, it is so satisfying to declutter.

[@nataliejarian7775]

Also you can take old shoes to DSW and get $5 credit per week. I donate 1 pair per week and use the credit to buy new shoes after 2-3 months

[@skyiscrying]

What is DSW?

[@nmartin5551]

It’s a shoe store, but I didn’t personally know about this shoe buy back thing!

[@amywert8088]

Your 60 things in 60 minutes reminded me that I used to follow Flylady and picked up 27 things on Tuesday. Who remembers the Yahoo Groups, long before facebook and youtube!

[@sanjayharsh3532]

Mam saw this video now I have seen you in your videos but you have not seen me but what you have spoken in this video is exactly the same in my house now I have shown this video to my wife and asked her to start decluttering immediately thanks a lot for this excellent video love from India God bless you and your family

[@stylenseason]

Shannon, you look really pretty and vibrant in color! Perhaps because we are so used to seeing you wear blacks. Just lovely.

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I actually have some colorful clothes, for some reason everyday that I film it just turns out I am wearing black LOL.

[@iriswelch3553]

Old phones- donate to the police department or another organization that helps victims of domestic violence!

[@janethunt4037]

I just learned that many Walmarts have a kiosk that will take them, maybe even buy them. Mine are too old to use.

[@Jennifer-sj6in]

Not all police departments do this

[@callewag]

Perhaps a women’s shelter? Or similar organisation

[@laurastedman2771]

I love that comment about old shoes. Is there an occasion where you want your feet to hurt? This is why these videos are so helpful.

[@j.m.7056]

Socks! After decluttering them, I bought new ones! Such a welcome change to foot comfort!

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes!!

[@ladyflimflam]

If you need and use kitchen unitaskters don’t let people tell you to get rid of them just because they are unitaskers. For some of us an apple corer is much more functional than a knife. When I’m making apple butter it’s faster to put all the apples through the apple corer/cutter than it is to use a knife, and I don’t hurt my hands by cutting up apples for an hour.

[@shannontorrens1]

Yep, just to be clear I am not telling anyone to get rid of anything. I am giving people ideas of things that they could possibly do without if an item isn't used very often. This is why decluttering and minimalism is unique to each individual person. A lot of people have all these extra gadgets that they never use, but they can't figure out why their drawers won't shut and they can't find anything. =)

[@Elizabeth-490]

Excellent content!!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@oxfordstyle5807]

This was a unique list, great video 😊

[@allyl6661]

owners manuals - not just the ones for things you don't have anymore. I got rid of all my owners manuals because if I ever need one I can just google it, manuals are available online so I don't keep the paper ones.

[@keegan2882]

Good ideas. But it needs to be noted that you can't just go out and keep buying stuff that led you to having to declutter this much in the first place 🙄 So people should seek additional help if that need it in that department.

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes! I mention that in a lot of my videos =)

[@susancollins1881]

New subscriber here. Great video. I have been slowly decluttering but you have motivated me to do more.

[@tawniamartin5559]

I love your blue shirt you’re wearing today. Where did you get it?

[@shannontorrens1]

I actually found that over a year ago at one of those one off stores. =)

[@bryonyvaughn2427]

OLD PHONES: Old deactivated phones that hold a charge can be a godsend. Most every person fleeing domestic violence has way more needs than they have money for. Rather than paying for a security system, they can use the free Alfred app with old phone(s) and WiFi to have a remotely accessible home surveillance system. This is great for survivors' peace of mind and can generate hard evidence in obtaining and enforcing protection orders. I hope your viewers will consider decluttering old phones to their local domestic violence shelter. Their junk can make a world of difference for people in desperate circumstances.

[@charisedaniels1237]

You look extra pretty in this video. Thank you for another great video.

[@shoppingislifeuk]

very nice

[@sheryllesampiloss]

Just want to ask, how to dispose old phone and battery?

[@shannontorrens1]

I think you can return them to most cell phone stores or some office stores also take electronics back to recycle.

[@Defiantsnow]

I am a new subscriber. I just filled 5 trash bags of donations. I can't believe how freeing it is.

[@shannontorrens1]

I am so happy to have you here =) Yay on the decluttering!

[@SF-ru3lp]

I love the picture behind you, Shannon. G Ire

[@juliegrossman3733]

Leftover home DIY supplies are happily accepted at a Habitat for Humanity Resale Store

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes! There are so many great places to donate to =)

[@claremcbride416]

Plastic pots and freezer bags Aaaaggghh I’m drowning Thanks for your help

[@valb6057]

Do people really keep JARS of buttons like canned fruit?! I'm definitely going to throw out my little collection. 😊 Thxs so much for reminding me of the things I definitely need TO LET GO! Looking forward to seeing more content!

[@shannontorrens1]

Haha Whenever I find a button in my home I never know what it goes to anyways, so that is why I don't keep them. =)

[@terryryman9553]

I was glad I had kept buttons lost button on my coat and found a match

[@naomisandoz3448]

Nice video :)

[@HyggeHomestead]

Do you have a fire extinguisher? First aid kit? Flashlight? Batteries? Extra Food and water? Battery Operated radio?

[@shannontorrens1]

Of course LOL, DO YOU? =)

[@elainesproles]

❤

[@leannleas855]

If you love that kitchen gadget that only does one thing, then keep it. A declutter is supposed to make you feel better.

[@shannontorrens1]

Yes of course if you love it and use it, but if you are looking to be more minimal then those are the sort of things that can go =)

[@sanjayharsh3532]

Saw till the end of the video amazing and highly talented lady fortunate are your husband and kids

[@pizzapartytime1826]

Nope keep dvds! Soooo many movies we have are more to rent or just as much or not online at all. DVDs will aways be there.

[@donnagrifford7142]

👏👏👏👍💞

[@sandradisclafani6725]

❤️👍

[@rustyrules4264]

Animal shelters need towels and blankets.

[@rufinaseme6173]

I feel like I can't decluter my old phones! I have about 20 omg 😢 because they have memories that are trapped on them. The phones are mostly broken. I feel like I need a hacker to get my stuff off. I would pay good money to a tech person who can do this for me

[@quickflip7185]

Same here. I'm not tech savvy so don't know how to retrieve things off my phone. HOWEVER I've been told most older phones have a SIM card that can be removed that has all your phone date on it. Now what to do with the SIM card if and once removed; I have no idea! LOL My city has a quarterly electronic recycling program and the next one is this weekend. I'm determined to either figure out the SIM cards or just donate the phones as is. After all it's been years and if I haven't been able to access the data on the phone in all this time, I highly doubt I will miss the phones. Good luck to us both no matter what you end up doing. 😊

[@BenjesBride]

Look for a data recovery service. We’re finally dealing with this. I’m afraid we’ve lost precious photos, but I need to just face the fear, find out, and get rid of all the old tech. Hopefully a service can recover some things.

[@poconopatriot567]

CVS and Walmart used to have computers to get your pictures, you could just plug in your phone and upload your pictures to print, or put in the SIM card. Not sure they still have them, this was a few years ago. Good luck 🤞

[@hakuna8374]

​@@quickflip7185 you can cut the sim card in small pieces

[@quickflip7185]

@@poconopatriot567 Thank you! I'll definitely check into that!