☘️ What To Declutter In July 2021 • Decluttering List Of Things To Declutter This Summer

☘️ This list of 10 things to declutter will take the guesswork out of what to get rid of. If you're looking for fast decluttering results but you're not sure where to start, this will keep you on track to a clutter-free home.
Now that restrictions are easing and people are gathering again, we're focusing on parties and outdoor dining items. They probably haven't seen the light of day in quite a while so some can safely be decluttered.
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[@crybebebunny]

For your spices you definitely would find it useful to have a Lazy Susan. But I was able to see them easier by putting them on a spinning/ lasy Susan it looks like you can use about 2.

[@rebeccamyers805]

Yes ma’am I have them. It is a lot easier to see them. I just never used most of them.

[@RadCenter]

Two-tier turntable for the shorter containers, single-tier turntable(s) for the taller ones. It will change his life!

[@cathtaylor2771]

I throw paint rollers in the washer after giving it a quick hand rinse , and love your hair with some length to it x

[@rebeccamyers805]

I just did my spice cabinets last weekend. I threw away 2 garbage bags of old spices. I use lazy Susan’s for them. I got every down from the top two shelves, I’m short. I organized what was left and I ended up with multiples of things. I could stock your pantry too!! I threw away all the baking stuff. All the sprinkles. So many memories in that cabinet. I cooked my family tons of recipes for my husband and children. Husband passed June of 2019. I actually doubled over in pain crying while I was doing this. So very emotional. But it’s done.

[@katiebellejohnson2688]

Yes, it’s done! I’m proud of you. ::hugs:: 😘

[@fabienneroure9995]

When I see paint and brushes I immediately have an allergic reaction! 😂

[@MSKCCooke]

The hardest part of most projects is the preparation AND clean up. Painting, it's both!

[@porcelina956]

I like holding onto paper plates for summertime cookouts with Mom's day, dad's day, whatever and I don't want to hand wash all those plates, glasses, and silverware. Also, if you need to do kitchen remodels...

[@heatherwhelan1376]

Just seeing you perched up there reminds me how HIGH some cupboards are!

[@kwlancaster1804]

This is a great list. Thank you. I hate painting prep like taping even more than the clean up. I can’t wait for the big reveal

[@raisingup7]

I am the only minimalist wannabe in my family; the kids took after their father and his hoarding ways, lol! Our attic is full of stuff from 30+ years of marriage and kids. A couple times a year I basically bribe the kids into decluttering their spaces otherwise it's a constant battle because it doesn't bother them 😝 The public spaces and the kitchen I declutter ruthlessly. Our compromise is I don't declutter his stuff but I will organize it if it's in "my" spaces (like grilling tools) or I will move it to "his" spaces (clutter dumps in the entry, bedroom, and garage). The old saying "if Mama can't find it it's really lost!" is true at my house for sure, lol!

[@ghg8634]

Here in Iceland all restrictions and mask-orders (sure, that's a word..) were lifted last week. We have reached about 80% vaccination for the nation.

[@HowToGYST]

All restrictions lifted here too, but businesses can still require masks if they want.

[@celiacee3817]

@@HowToGYST Here in England all restrictions -mask-wearing , socially distancing from 1 m plus might be lifted in 2 weeks. We have reached a high percentage of the adult population vaccinated. I am chilled about it, but don't really see that many people anyway.

[@5335816]

When you said about out of date spices, I thought, 'oh that won't be me i've just done mine' but went to check...couldn't believe just over half of them were past best before!! Ha ha! Thank you for that!

[@HowToGYST]

😂 They're sneaky. 😉

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I finally Decluttered some of my garden pots. I tossed the ones the plants came in. I couldn’t believe how many there were! I can’t yet get rid of the ones that I purchased. But I am going to put plants in the huge ones that I’ve just been sitting around. Either use them or get rid of them, I think! Thanks for the inspiration

[@RadCenter]

I had a lot of leftover party supplies in my attic. I donated the unopened packages of cups, plates, napkins, and utensils to a local church to use for their Coffee Hour. I am now working my way through the opened packages of those things by using them for everyday meals.

[@HowToGYST]

Wonderful! Well done!

[@raisingup7]

If you keep staples like flour, rice, oats, etc in the freezer you eliminate the potential bug problem and they don't go rancid for a long time. Even spices can be stored in the freezer to extend their life. Still label and rotate regularly though!

[@safepethaven]

Even if the house paint is all dried up and unusable, keep the small sample maybe spread on the lid as a sample to take to the supply store and often they can do an excellent color match just using their current technology.

[@raisingup7]

During a multi day paining project I learned from a painter to wrap the rollers and brushes in plastic wrap (I use plastic grocery sacks) and storing them in the fridge short term or the freezer if I'm not getting back to it for a while. At the end of the project I throw the roller (keep the handle, lol) and brushes out. Saving the amount of water that would be used to clean them offsets my guilt over throwing them out. If it's a touch up I generally use artist brushes and those I do wash and save.

[@ThePrincessSJL]

For mosquitoes - One thing which I found useful is to start taking a daily odourless garlic tablet, roughly one month before the mosquitoes arrive. May work for some people but not others. (Obviously, be sure that it is ok with any meds!)

[@ematthews3267]

I tried garlic, even though I eat a lot anyway. Didn't work but the gnat zappers you can get are brilliant. Interrupt the itch stratch cycle with a tiny electrical zap. Available in chemists.

[@gbarnett9470]

I am a smoker & griller - there are weather proof tubs or shelves to place tools, chips and racks to buy to see if he wants to organize that area. Keeping wood pellets or chips in pretty plastic jars or recycle coffee cans. As for cooking or baking lazy susan's so he can access jars he uses 80% of the time. but in the back of cabinet get clear plastic bins to hold like items. Tall clear bins for smoking spices rubs. If you only have basket write spice on top with sharpie or labels. Buy fancy smoking rub containers for his magical rubs of delight. He may have beef, pork and chicken rubs . Go out buy clear refrigerator bins with the handle so he can store less used baking on top shelf( cake decorating supplies). There is so much wasted air space in the top half of the shelf so look at bines that can stack. Settle on container with a lid that will hold flour to stop making a mess and can be taken out to scoop out and then returned. Air tight for brown sugar, white sugar and powdered sugar. Make Husband's time cooking, baking and smoking or grilling super easy and organized. I think a cooking and smoking or grilling husband is very sexy and I'm envious. I would go all out to encourage this behavior. The birthday and Christmas present ideas are many but start with portable timer if he does not use cell phone. Instant read thermometer or probes. I bet he is a butterfly or bee so clear helps to see stuff so does not buy more of what he already has. Since you do not like to cook encourage your hero in the kitchen or smoker to keep up the good work. I can send you photos if you need them. Let him organize and do not toss his items but buy him the bins of different heights that fit all the way to the back on your deep cabinets so stuff does not go there to die.

[@lornam3637]

Cupboards are so tricky for things like spices and condiments because you can only see the ones at the front. Sorting them into open shoeboxes, clear boxes or trays can really help - thus making the storage into 'drawers'. Label the lids if they aren't already so that when you pull it out you can see everything at a glance x

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Great tips 🤗. I only buy spices and herbs in refill bags and tip them into glass jars. I bought glass jars (1€ each) big enough to take the whole refill bag (so no bits in bags left in cupboards). All the glasses are labeled on the lids and I have them standing vertically in a draw... It is my most organized and asthetically please place in my house😊... I look at it when feeling overwhelmed with other areas I am trying to declutter/organize. Your husband needs glass jars and containers for his cupboards.. Then it is so much easier to access. I cut my hair myself a few weeks back.. It had grown so long.. Now it is 5 inches shorter and just above my shoulders.. So quick to wash😁.

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

My friends who didn't spend time baking and making bread, they all got pregnant, so let that be a lesson to ye!

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

Hehehehe!!!!

[@leezasims9959]

Use up the paper plates and cups on tired days when you dont want to do dishes days.... you have them anyway so use them. Or plan Fun Fridays or Mad Monday’s any day. Plan fun for funs sake. Use up your baking stuff once a week make a treat to go with a supermarket pizza stick a birthday candle in the treat or the pizza put it on fun plates even blow up a couple of balloons.... celebrate something each week...... talked myself into this lol 🍕 🧁 🍰

[@giawelch1181]

Spices reminded me of condiments. We just got a new refrigerator and moving them to the new place showed me how many we have, and I'm really picky about using things until empty. Ugh. We tossed really old stuff and ones we'll never use again.

[@andreadotson7853]

Thanks for the great ideas! Also, you have lovely hair :)

[@oxymoira]

i like ur hair a bit longer and i'm actually letting mine grow, as i had short/medium and found that was actually more work to make it look a bit more than "just got out of bed" .. long hair in a bun still looks styled .. short hair (i found) was tough some days and i often got so much gel in there trying to style it, that i actually had to re-wash my hair .. LMAO ..

[@gwenj5419]

Great list! Thanks! Having a family party soon. Can't wait.

[@rachnek]

Great list, thank you! I happened to notice you have bbq sauce and parmesan in the spice cabinet. Once those are open we usually refrigerate those in the US. :-)

[@faithkalmoe9486]

I think it’s recommended for best flavor much of the time.

[@kathypflaume4652]

I’m an introvert like you. I didn’t really mind. 💜💜💜

[@cjconlife687]

I am with you on the shaving your head. I have been shaving my head to a 1/16 inch for the last 10 years. It has saved me $18 every 4 weeks for the last 10+ years. Not to mention all the time doing hair. I’m with you no make up and no having to do my hair

[@jeannebowes2898]

While watching you, I rearranged my two under the counter cabinets. I love my slide out drawers! I have a minimum of kitchen items in my little senior space. Also checked the other areas. I do need to pick up some new bear spray.

[@theMermaidRhonda]

You know I sell Avon....Skin So Soft is great for keeping the mosquitos away..;)

[@susanlansdell863]

With the added bonus of skin as well…xx

[@lindaroberts2282]

I really enjoy your direct approach to decluttering; great video! Good luck with the painting.

[@HomeBirdJen]

As far as paint goes I’m not even gonna look as I have a plethora of art supplies! 😂 Definitely gonna go through my Tupperware and my herbs and spices/dry goods though! Love your content Laura 👍🏻☘️💜😊

[@Erickaintothegarden]

I have O- blood and get devoured. I could be in a crowd and get picked out by the mosquitoes.

[@santanalaforgue9154]

I feel you... I have O+...

[@StudioLConcepts]

I saw here on KZbin to take a supplement Thiamine or B1… like an additional add on if taking a multi vitamin that has some in it. For some reason it keeps the bulk of skeeters away. They say it takes about 2 weeks to get into your “system “ fully…. Giving it a try and to be honest it’s kinda really working for me as O+ perso. Too. Not 💯 perfect but I’m not being hunted down as before and use all natural bug spray… the same brand I’ve been using for 5 years. So far some good news.

[@findingaway5512]

Sneak peek. 🙂

[@tonyariesterer5358]

If your hair isn't colored, donate your hair. You could get a free haircut or a discount.

[@anyat686]

I’d watch that video !

[@kikitaube-hansen]

Know what? Your husband needs more place for his stuff !!! Love to cook and bake and my spices look the same. Don´t be so hard on him. Love your videos. They are great.

[@HowToGYST]

I’ve offered up different solutions but he prefers to keep everything like this in this cupboard. I don’t touch it precisely because I know this is his way of doing things. I’d love if he had easier access to things though, to make the process more enjoyable for him. Just yesterday he had to search for something he had, only to realise he was all out. It meant he had to change dinner plans at the last minute. Plus, he has pretty much all the cupboard space because he’s the one who enjoys cooking, whereas I don’t. 😂

[@tgayer1]

I have lots of paint to get rid of from previous owner and from me. I’ve been in my house for 22 years. Paint disposal involves letting it dry up. One of these days I’ll work on that!

[@HannahRainbow88]

Re: the spice cupboard... I have a basket for herbs and a basket for spices (it's actually a bathroom organiser🤣) so I can grab the herbs for pasta, or the spices for a curry in one go. I have a small "extras" box for ones I use less. The caddy system is awesome for low maintenance and ease. You could also have one for bbq/grilling or wherever you regularly grab the same handful of jars to cook a dish 💗

[@farahdyer-steel3877]

My husband is very very attractive to mosquitoes, they go into a frenzy over him and every bite comes up into a huge welt. In tropical Australian states and territories, Bushman is the preferred insect repellant. Green can is more environmental but brown can is stronger working. Always got cans at home, in the car and in the picnic hamper!

[@HowToGYST]

Never heard of it but will keep an eye out for it!

[@talesfromapolkcountygirl7743]

Re the spice cabinet: please double check the BBQ sauce and grated cheese doesn't need to be refrigerated if they're open.

[@Julies-in-a-mood]

Bring back the sassy pixie cut! In all seriousness, your hair is beautiful no matter the length, but that short cut is so chic on you!

[@lil-al]

I once saw a video of yours where your husband had ?17 bottles of tabasco. He's now down to two so I'd say that was a win!

[@cornwallsharon81]

Every time I see one of your old videos or your KZbin profile pic I always admire your short haircut and think how well it suited you. So chop it all off I say!

[@896mce]

My mom used a lazy Susan and the spices were in ABC order. I have done the same.

[@findingaway5512]

Ticks are super bad in PA so as much a i hate chemicals there are times for feet for sure! I typically use date on like shoes and clothing but then for the skin I'll use the natural stuff so it's not seeping into our pores if I can.

[@carolinafernandezpereira4460]

Sorry not related but you mentioned in a previous video about your clothes. You do look lovely in the dresses but I kinda miss looking at your funky t-shirts and thinking "I want one" haha

[@JohnNathanShopper]

💛

[@ashleytrue7678]

Just realized how much you look like Miranda Otto! Must be related. She’s Australian. I started clearing out my cabinets a few weeks ago, Need to finish it and clear out my main closets. I’m moving soon so I gotta start decluttering this summer!

[@mschrisfrank2420]

I’m fully vaccinated and therefore not required to wear a mask anymore, but I still am because I’m an introvert who doesn’t want to be recognized by acquaintances at the store, lol.

[@Emilyrsps]

Haha!! I'm the same!!!

[@willowtabby4926]

Oh no, I spot an editing issue in the BBQ section: you've said "Northern hemisphere" for both those in summer (accurate) and those *not* in summer (should've been _Southern_ hemisphere) 😅

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

Very pretty u r looking ...

[@Manifesting_Secret_Sketchbook]

We never needed a dishwasher. And we don't have an ironing board either.

[@fedoranahmens7096]

Wonder why don't you help hubby to be a little more organized. Lazy susans and baskets are simple ways to keep all his stuff but in a way he can access them better. Does he not let you help him?

[@HowToGYST]

He's perfectly happy with this setup. It works for his style of organising so I leave him to it. 🙂

[@C_LightInsight]

🙏🙏💫👍

[@isabellabihy8631]

Oh yes, the cleanup after painting really sucks.

[@nedf8668]

Someone's going to be decluttering her hair soon!

[@HowToGYST]

😂 You know it!

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

California lifted all restrictions, but businesses can require masks if they want.

[@HowToGYST]

Same here in Ohio.

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

Don't you want to organize the items for your husband and he'll just know where everything goes from then on? I like to be in control over everything even if it's not the items that I use, as long as it looks the way I want it to look then everyone in the household can use it and keep it that way.😌

[@HowToGYST]

I've tried but he doesn't keep it that way.

[@jackiehamilton2738]

Trying to "declutter" and organise other people's stuff is not advisable. They should be left to decide their own systems, implemented at their own pace. Some people would VERY RIGHTLY view your type of "help" as patronising, controlling and even an invasion of their personal space. NB: I am not adverse to the concept of decluttering by itself but some people realise that there is no "one size fits all" approach which suits everyone.

[@status101-danielho6]

I treat painting supplies as single use items. Reusing brushes and rollers would be like those people who buy a juicer and never use it because they spend 5 minutes using it and 30 minutes cleaning it.

[@ber1779]

I feel ok with social gatherings but not when people don’t wear masks in stores. I have read enough books on death and war to keep wearing a mask til covid is old news. Masks don’t bother me. Not being able to go to work, or school the way we normally did does, and especially at home quarantining affects my mental health.

[@YayaBolender]

The restrictions will be coming back because of the Delta variant. Sorry to drag everyone down, but a pandemic cannot disappear just like that… It is a bummer. I actually love cleaning my brushes, especially when I use my French “black soap”, I brought some of it from France. It smells so good that the cleaning part becomes a pleasure. To be a good artist or a good artisan, we must have good tools and taking care of them is a part of the process. When I was studying the home decor painting practice in Paris, we were learning how to clean our tools by an efficient way, especially as some brushes are very expensive. After awhile, it becomes natural to do it, and as I was saying, even a pleasure.

[@angeladol6140]

The Spanish flu disappeared just like that. Every epidemic in the history did. So, please relax. No need for stress, just enjoy your life.

[@YayaBolender]

@@angeladol6140 For your information, the Spanish flu never actually totally ended, the H1N1 is related to it, and yes, it was less spreading once many died or got sick and developed an immunity. So if you are telling me to enjoy my life like if there was no problem, go to get contaminated and contaminate other people in the process, just for me to feel relaxed, no thank you. It is such an irresponsible and condescending thing to say!

[@angeladol6140]

Then you can live your life in fear. Your choice. I wish you well.

[@YayaBolender]

@@angeladol6140 In fear? Did you lose someone because of the Covid? It is not in fear, it is facts. Please a little respect to my family and friends who died. A little respect also to all the doctors and nurses who put their lives in danger to save other lives.

[@angeladol6140]

@@YayaBolender I am sorry for your loss. And of course I respect people who work in hospitals. But I don’t understand your angry tone of voice. I understand from the things you write that you are afraid of death. I believe that we all live on for ever in another reality. Therefor I am not afraid, not in life and not in death. Again, I wish you well.