50 Things To Declutter TODAY (that you won't miss at all!)

[@Christinamychas]

Get your free decluttering checklist here! bit.ly/3GOeMUC and let me know what else you can declutter easily! 🥰

[@CL-mn1yq]

You're a pharmacist?! Please tell me if expired tritinoin is worth using up? I'm sure some things are usable, I mean they're sent to foreign countries for mission trips, right?! I hate "wasting" it

[@_elw]

On the topic of digital decluttering, emails from brands/companies that email you excessively/you never buy from/you no longer support. Just started looking at this recently and I've hit unsubscribe so many times! Thanks for the great video! I'm decluttering right now as I'm moving and your video and list are super helpful!

[@rachelmcgill5258]

Number 51: the guilt associated with the money wasted on all the things from 1-50 😂😭

[@morganwentworth2041]

My bf has a HUGE collection of DVDs. I'm a librarian. The last time I stayed at his place I alphabetized them into DVD binders for him while he was at work...there were over 1000 discs, so I kept myself entertained for a long time. He actually uses his DVDs though, and because the binders are high capacity, getting rid of one or two doesn't actually make a difference in the space they take up.

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

I love DVDs.🤗

[@sharonr5848]

We don't have that many DVDs, but the ones we have are many of our favorites. We watch them. Why potentially pay to rent something online -- or not be able to find it at all -- if you already own it.

[@thenopedetective]

​@@sharonr5848 particularly when things are no longer cheap. Early days you'd be lucky to find it and subscribe to Netflix. But now it could be $5 on prime on top of the monthly fee. Or a once bought dvd!

[@athag1]

Everyone needs a librarian in their life 😂

[@ldg44]

100% love getting rid of expired meds. I'll never forget finding antibiotics in my parents medicine cabinet that expired in 1996 💀

[@minimalilly4003]

Great ideas to start with. I personally, have already decluttered all these things. Maybe you could make a more “advanced declutter” version sometime in the future?! :)

[@thenopedetective]

This would be interesting! I think a big part of her minimalist approach is not going totally ham so it wouldn't really make sense for her content since she's not a "super minimalist". She's done a few more experiential minimalism videos, that could be a fun alternative.

[@pezjunkie13]

If you want an advanced deck utter I really recommend a book titled the Swedish Art of Death Cleaning. It sounds a little extreme, but it is about preparing your living space for the end of life so you don’t leave too much for your loved ones to deal with once you’ve passed on. There is nothing more “advanced” in terms of decluttering than that! It is also handled in a very thoughtful and caring way by the author. I read it at the age of 33 and found it very thought provoking with some good ideas even for this stage of my life. Heads up though: some North Americans get upset with her opinions/perspectives so maybe check out reviews before you read.

[@bgholmq]

@@pezjunkie13 I loved the book. I've listened to it twice, and I'm 30. I agree that it is super helpful!

[@tinastaniscia9057]

In order to help my decluttering process, I opened a consignment store in the small city where I reside. It has been a game-changer in my home, helping me really think about what stays and goes. Additionally, many of my customers don't drive. I love offering them an affordable oasis in what is otherwise, a shopping desert.

[@CL-mn1yq]

As kids/young adults, we wanted to do this for our family! Parents weren't on board though lol

[@paque1442]

I live in a small town and thought about doing this but I’m a little scared to make the jump 🙊

[@TheAfterWorkChannel]

YES to #9! Just finished another declutter and the clothes that make me feel like my body isn’t good enough were the first to go!

[@zigm7420]

I realized several years ago that I’d accumulated every permutation of calendar, so I’ve labeled them with the future years they will apply to, and I just reuse them for the appropriate year configuration. 🤫

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

The extra bags are always welcomed by the charity shops I donate to, so before I drop off a box I pull out as many bags as I can. I’d never realized until they told me that they need bags. 😊

[@melissa4896]

Another good one to declutter is receipts . So easy to accumulate unneeded receipts all over the house.

[@nerd_alert927]

Even though I declutter often, I love watching declutter videos. Thanks for all the good ideas!

[@margarethoughton6288]

Great basic list. I have repurposed some Tupperware without lids as storage trays for inside store cupboards which has worked well.

[@lizzabbott]

Yay ! I loved that you said “bandwidth”, regarding .. well, mental space to handle certain tasks, inventory or info. I like how it’s becoming part of the simplifying / decluttering lexicon. Started by Dawn, The Minimal Mom ( imho).

[@jeffellis9462]

lone socks ....ever since my husband retired from the NHS service and after 46 years of having to wear black socks he started wearing odd socks, and not just odd socks but the brightest odd socks he could find. Our grandkids love it and it has now become his signature Chel & Jeff UK

[@MaraMara89]

Maybe it is time to go one step further: wear mismatched socks ;) that way there would never be lone socks (I am doing it a lot in winter when I probably won't be takeing off my shoes and even if I would my socks are often same design different colour - so still looks like a pair

[@hannahgendron7094]

I actually found my scanner super useful for decluttering magazines! One great way to use up plastic bags this winter is to put them over kid's socks inside their boots with a rubber band to hold them in place, it keeps snow from soaking their socks.

[@lifewithtrenel]

#22 was for me and it’s such a smart rule to use. A lot of items I’ve never worn in the last 2 years and truly never plan to wear for the rest of the year if I’m being honest, they need to go! - Nelle

[@margaretames6522]

The sample size of toiletries are a great gift to woman’s shelters.

[@heatherframpton9693]

Thanks for this useful content, Christina! I learn something that I can apply to my life with each video. 🙂

[@halliebass]

I took some of my reusable shopping bags to the thrift store. And I use my plastic bags for cat poo and litter. I do like paper receipts for charitable donations for tax purposes though. I do get rid on my old paperwork after the 7 year period. Have a cat, so knick knacks are few in my house! Lots of good advice. My pantry could use a cull! I have started to check my shelves before I shop and find out if I really need something.

[@Karolina-dr8du]

You are the reason I started liiking into minimalism, I started my minimalist (ish) wardrobe, I’m completely decluttering my room and also things that don’t serve me in life

[@jenntruong6023]

I declutter pretty well from time to time- when we purchase new things in my family, we get rid of some of our older items that we are not using anymore. I have taught my kids to maintain their space with the "one in one out rule." They have a big collection of plushies so whenever they want a new one, they most definitely have to get rid of an old one. We believe in a clean and organized space at all times. I collect fashion magazines and only keep my most favorite ones so I don't agree with that tip, lol. Most everything else you mentioned makes sense to me though

[@daniellecarney1487]

So many humorous moments. You know you don’t know what those cables are for. Very helpful.

[@fancynancy2888]

It is not mentioned much but if you have a vehicle, declutter it. I do not eat/drink in my car or keep much but it is easier for my trunk to be filled with stuff such as my gym bag and shopping bags.

[@ashleybailey1631]

I thought you meant declutter the car in its entirety lol.

[@teresamunoz91]

@@ashleybailey1631 lol that was my thought too 😂 I was about to say that wouldn't work for me, I'm a single mom living in California 😂

[@Lisawhatshersname]

Good idea! I need to do this also! My car gets so full, and I never seem to make the time to clean it.

[@perspectivematters9205]

Excellent video! Motivating, inspiring, and briskly paced. Thank you!!!

[@dollyrevenge98]

Please people follow this advice and declutter often if you don't want to suffer and do extra work when moving like I did 2 days ago. People underestimate the amount of junk and useless things they accumulate of the years until they have to move

[@thenopedetective]

Yes, makes such a big difference! I've started going through one area each weekend so I'm always slightly paring down. By the time I'm set to move in August it should be pretty quick and easy!

[@Lollilenaa]

@@thenopedetective was it easy?

[@caitie226]

yes! if you know you're moving in the next six months, it's time to start decluttering. it makes it so much easier to do it bit by bit!

[@danysreadingcorner]

Maybe it’s because I haven’t been living on my own for long but I cannot imagine having this many things! I barely have any medicines, barely have any cutlery, and most definitely don’t have any expired travel stuff. I got to keep it up like this

[@michelleeriksen6816]

I am a knick knack LOVER and definitely got rid of the ones that hold little to no value to me!

[@annikah.3924]

I think decor is pretty easy to declutter, you talked about holiday decorations, but for example I know a have a box full of vases I don't really use and for example my mum has a lot of different decorative pillows but she is always using the same. So that is something I think is pretty easy to declutter.

[@joeyl695]

I repurpose my old vases as “corrals” to organize brushes, gloss, etc.

[@thenopedetective]

So true! And stop holding on to these items out of guilt. I've started picking a few key items for display and donating/selling the rest (which were inherited, gifted). People want things to stay in the family, but unless it has historic relevance (family bible) or is very functional the connection of family relationships and stories is worth more than glorified knick knacks! And take up less space ;)

[@annikah.3924]

@@joeyl695 that is very smart

[@annikah.3924]

@@thenopedetective after this video I decluttered some of the things I'm not using. I will soon move and I want too look what decor I use there and if I don't use it there I've decided to let it go. Otherwise it is just taking up unnecessary space.

[@margaretames6522]

FYI: IKEA instructions are available on their website. If you have a product that is no longer for sale, customer service can find it for you. Easiest if you know the item number.

[@parkerrose3590]

I do have a lot of plastic bags, in plastic bags! I use them to scoop the cat box twice a day.

[@Christinamychas]

Fair enough! Haha 🐱🥰

[@parkerrose3590]

@@Christinamychas 😄

[@kaleighmae2267]

Okay number 44 . . . I actually finally composted all my dead plants (she tried to be plant mom last spring) and it was liberating lol

[@leonore3349]

Is it hard being a plant mom? I'm about to become one.

[@kaleighmae2267]

@@leonore3349 I live in a basement so it was just was hard to keep them in good light! Other then that it’s really about interest - there is so much resources online to learn you just have to be curious enough to learn and I just realized I was not interested enough in the hobby! Love foliage in a home though

[@amanthichandraratna9361]

Buttons are worth holding onto. I have a large Mason jar into which I toss the extra buttons and I have gone into this jar innumerable times to either dig up the original replacement or something that seems close. Well worth it since I wear my clothes for years!

[@thenopedetective]

I've started sewing the extra button on to the item itself (if it came detached). Makes it so much easier to find! Though then it isn't as easy to find if I'm looking to pop it on another item.

[@we_fishy_fishy_like0816]

This list is perfect, considering there’s literally at least a few things I need to declutter from almost each category 😅

[@caporalemamandine643]

Jewelry ! I end up only wearing the same 😅 , packaging/parcel in case of I need to send a gift or else 📦, craft supplies ( I have to much paints and pencils..)

[@annikah.3924]

I watched the video and thought "Mhm do I need that whole season of that series on DVD?" And that is how a big declutter started 😅 I went through your checklist and it was super easy, thank you for the inspiration, it really was a lot of fun

[@tinylittlebutstillalion4101]

I was listening and thinking, well i dont have any off these things, but then came the Ikea Tools 🤣. My Tool Set is one hammer, 4 screwdrivers and an endless amount off Ikea tools, now i know what i am doing tomorrow.❤❤

[@pretaporterp]

to add to the list, old school/college projects. yup over 16 yrs later, i never look at them and not even in that field

[@Christinamychas]

Omg I had a giant box full of old projects in storage like whyyy 😅

[@midlifemom5829]

Yes, gonna declutter today!

[@Christinamychas]

I love a good Sunday declutter!

[@susannovak8263]

Oh, yes! About five years ago, I got rid of my iron and ironing board. I haven’t missed them once!

[@KA-jo8vn]

Same here!

[@MaraMara89]

I never bought one. I am 3rd generation of women in my family that doesn't iron XD we just know what clothes etc not to buy and dry most of shirts on hangers, so they won't wrinkle.... when I moved out of my family home I knew that I won't need an iron (and iron board)... ironically: when I was working serving parties I ironed a lot of table- and chair- clothes, I found out ironing is great paired with audiobooks ♥

[@christyy0713]

I love a good decluttering session! I recently decluttered some CDS and books. I have been decluttering for 4 years but the things I decide to keep changes all the time. What I thought would add value to my life or what I thought I would use again, I actually didn't, so it has to go. For example, When I would declutter, I would keep some books and CDS because they were things I loved as a teen so I thought "I need to keep these. I loved them as a teen." However, I kept looking at them and thinking about decluttering them. I never used them. If I want to listen to the CDs, there's Spotify. If I want to read the books again, I can check them out at the library! If I ever wanted to own them again, they are not hard things to find. However, If I want to buy them again, I will have to consider if I want to spend the money to own them again and also have them take up the space.

[@thenopedetective]

I've noticed for me I go through phases with what is important. I have some hobbies I only do every couple years, but it's almost transformative when I get to them. So I tend to compare my top hobby items and see which are least likely and keep the top 2-3 which don't take up much space.

[@beckyowens8232]

Great list! Thank you for putting it together!!

[@VansVibes]

Such a great video I’ll be decluttering today! I need to show this video to my parents as well haha ! Thanks for the tips😀

[@moumitadeb9337]

Excellent video 👍 I really needed this one ….let me start my decluttering now !!

[@martaslife]

I fell for the "mistake" of throwing away my lonely socks after not finding their pair for a while... One day I ended up decluttering my wardrobe and I found the lost pairs in either pockets or in the sleeves of some hoodies I had so yeah, I could have had two good pairs of socks but I had already thrown away the other socks to match so they ended up in the bin too😭 When I have some lonely socks I usually declutter my wardrobe not long after finding them so if I find the other sock good, if I don't I will throw it away

[@nataliedevillers2805]

Yes for part two

[@FaithWolper]

Great list …but I use my scanner on the regular. ☺️Just sayin’.

[@sarahrodes3177]

Just found out I’m going to be moving soon- perfect timing!!

[@nikkijones9713]

Dealing with the impulsive purchasing decisions I made so lightly 3/4 years ago (I try to be super mindful about how I get rid of things) has made me hyper vigilant about what I "allow" into my home now. I'd rather not have it, than have to figure out a responsible way to get it out of my house somewhere down the line.

[@marianayumi7167]

Yes! Always trying what is the most sustainable thing to do with the stuff you decluttered gets so stressful. I found out pens/plastic stationery is super hard to recycle, so I had to find a terracycle bin to discard of them. Then it's the same for beauty products, worn out clothing… I can’t bear just sending it all to the landfill but it's a whole process finding out the best thing to do. Certainly makes me think twice before impulse purchasing or just accepting a free pen.

[@thenopedetective]

Yes, I get so stressed with some gifts! My mom loves to give gifts, but there's the box, the padding, the item, and sometimes it's not appropriate for donations. I'm telling people to give me nothing or take me to dinner/do something with me (or with my parents, to come visit me as I live a bit far).

[@emelianderson7748]

awesome! would love a part 2

[@thebestwillow]

Lone socks are great for dusting.

[@sandracopakova7745]

I did everything in the course of the video, thanks 🎉

[@megdavis3917]

Actually decluttered my rock climbing stuff this morning 😂😂 I hate heights 😅😅

[@majorneryz]

Oh no - never without my iron 😱 that one is absolutely essential for me 😊

[@mfr0113]

hope this helps! i actually use tupperwares without lids as drawer organizers :)

[@Christinamychas]

Smart!

[@hettytravels]

Just found your channel! Enjoyed this video and the one on packing the Away Bigger Carryon suitcase (which I own). I declutter all the time and always learn something new!

[@ColleenJoudrey]

Scratched sunglasses! I decluttered mine a couple weeks ago and didn't realize that I had 11 pairs between two properties, my car and three bags. 6 of the pairs were scratched beyond reasonable so the had to go.

[@banszkiviktoria]

Just what I needed today 💗

[@Christinamychas]

🥰🥰

[@valerieshy8749]

Great list! I paused your video several times and went around the house to grab a few things to toss. Felt good to toss things in my bathroom that can not be donated and are simply trash. Other things will require my husband to figure out like cords/cables, his massive collection of DVD's, Blue Ray stuff, etc. I have watched several of your clothing videos and they are also very helpful and inspiring. Like your straight forward and often humorous style, too.

[@jenniferbyers1375]

“2 years is generous “ - well that depends. I haven’t used my occasion wear for 2 + years ( evening gowns etc ) because I haven’t been attending social events or weddings due to Covid. But it doesn’t mean I won’t in the future. Same for tuxedos for the men - they don’t necessarily wear it every year but it’s nice to have them.

[@cindyc3412]

I miss u! Welcome back!

[@sterremerkelbach]

Girl we need a part 2 and 3! Please ans thank you!

[@samanthapalmer9508]

OMG I literally have so much of everything you listed! 😆😅

[@alicefrawley3917]

I'd like to give up my iron. I got a steamer and would like some tips on using it....

[@maryjohnston2711]

Old towels can be kept in a disaster recovery pack. If the washing machine floods you have old towels to soak up the excess water.

[@Christinamychas]

Great tip!!! Also I hope that never happens omg!

[@isabellareid9609]

One thing I've been doing is donating books I won't read soon after checking they're available at my library so if I want to read it later I can :)

[@artistinahammock3885]

I love my egg cutter .... so useful

[@kathyffarney-keck8593]

Great episode. Would love some more.

[@margeling4718]

Great video!

[@loisbats4972]

I am so excited when I see a new video🤣

[@lizzabbott]

Fantastic, Christina ! Thank you !

[@we_fishy_fishy_like0816]

Expired sunscreen felt personal lol 😂 We always have that problem of not checking when it expired and therefore just keeping it there… 😅

[@kathrynp7595]

Great list👍🏼

[@Wendieee]

Amazing idea❤️

[@MaddieMettler]

I try to stay really on top of decluttering. I live with roommates so I can't declutter as much as I'd like but some of these items that I really need to just bite the bullet and do it.

[@thebestwillow]

Hurrah for clear surfaces and drawers!

[@clairio]

ooooooo i now have more things i can purge

[@Deci_Bella]

How did egg cutter make the list?? It's one of the things I use most often! How do you cut your eggs for salads? 🤔

[@Christinamychas]

Haha I use a knife but if you actually use something there’s absolutely no need to declutter it!

[@peggymargo4612]

Your bf saving old IKEA manuals was the best laugh!

[@SoNick25]

yep to everything! your blazer looks fabulous! do not declutter! ha ha

[@psicologamarcelacollado5863]

Power cables that I don't know what they belong to, excess pens, markers, pencils, etc (of course I only use one kind and is none of these)

[@simplyaizhan]

Hi Christina, thanks for sharing this awesome video! I couldn't find what tripod do you use? I am a beginner KZbinr and I wanted to buy a tripod that would work for both my phone and camera. Please kindly help! Thanks :)

[@WeAreBullets]

Homerrr hahaha yas, im lovin all the Simpsons references in ur vids

[@josianest-arnault8883]

Les vieilles factures qui s'accumulent, les dessins sur le frigo .. 😉

[@Jess_Smith0903]

I was just thinking about this today; I have SO MANY reusable bags, and they are made of a strong material (understandably so); so it’s not easy to just fold them to nothing. They take up so much space and my car always feels cluttered because it’s full of these bags! Do places like Goodwill take these in? Or what do I do with them?

[@heyaj3903]

Yes thrift stores will take them

[@WeAreBullets]

the only problem i have with 'just take a photo of it' is that i have way too many photos already on my old phone and my old computer and on my new phone now already, its overwhelming. i prefer physical copies of stuff usually unless its going to be a temporary thing, like taking a photo of a lightbulb so i can go to the store and know which bulb i need or something, and then sooner or later i know i can just delete that pic cause it was a temporary reminder

[@Christinamychas]

Totally!

[@stargazerbird]

CDs are hard. I would get rid of all of our huge collection but my husband is so attached to them. He is right that the sound quality is better than on downloads but they take up so much space.

[@Christinamychas]

If he listens to them, keep them! You can also get those cd binders ❤️

[@annaoze]

Love the word - chachskis! 😂 Another bag gone today!

[@thebestwillow]

I have so many mugs. When my friend got married and I asked for ideas for a wedding gift, she said "we don't mind, as long as no more mugs"!

[@nailalouis]

I am already on top of the things you mentioned But I wouldn't consider me a minimalist 😅

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

Last lesson, Don't repurchase things you declutter, try to find useful alternatives since you have gone this long without it.

[@thenopedetective]

Sometimes it can help to see what feeling you're trying to create too! Did you like how creative you felt, how connected, learning, or was it specifically about that particular item? What of those things can be done with something which is already owned?

[@beatrizlasherasmas4102]

part 2, please:))

[@lizabean723]

i still use my iPod daily ;)

[@pretaporterp]

still use my sony mp3 player too. and there are bidding wars on ebay to replace them.

[@jodithecheeselady]

Excuse me ma’am I use my egg slicer frequently 😅😆

[@_inflection3209]

I'll take someone's extra spoons, the house hippo ate all mine and I can't find them.

[@Christinamychas]

That elusive house hippo again?!

[@viviennepayne7966]

Old Birthday and Mothers’ Day cards. I find it hard to part with them!

[@Christinamychas]

You don’t have to if you don’t want to 🥰

[@astraviil3043]

Dear parents! When Your kids are very good behaviour all the time and always taking good care of their things, keeping their rooms very clean, loving their favorite things and want to make nice childhood collections of their things: books, clothes, toys, video games, clothes, DVDs and etc, then donataing is very wrong thing to do. If You have few space then storage boxes and shelves will help You out and Your kids will be very happy and thankful then, if they can keep their favourite things. Childhood things are very valuable and it is very sad, if they won’t see them anymore in their life. Every child should have the right to keep their things, if they can take good care of them all the time!!! Respectfully, Astra Viil 🥰🙏

[@oceanmoonbelle]

You can actually add some nail polish remover to thick nail polish to thin it out. Not trying to encourage anyone to keep it just throwing that out there! I own 1 nail polish for the record 😂

[@Christinamychas]

Me too! Great tip!

[@paque1442]

You didn’t have to call me out like this 😭😂

[@kelseyc203]

"When's the last time you watched a DVD?" Last week. 😂 "When's the last time you actually used a scanner?" I'm a photographer, so, last week! 😂 In all seriousness, these are such good suggestions. It's just funny because there are certain old electronics and things that I still use because I like the experience of using them or because I use them as part of my art/job/etc.

[@sbrendula]

I would definitely add relashionships to the list. All kind. It they are not worth it, theay take a lot of time and efforts.