Decluttering Guide

How to Declutter Your Home Room by Room

A practical, systematic approach to clearing the clutter from every space in your home.

January 2025 12 min read Clear Space Team
Bedroom
Kitchen
Living Room
Garage

Decluttering your home can feel overwhelming, but breaking it down room by room makes the task manageable and even satisfying. This comprehensive guide walks you through each space in your home with practical tips, helping you create a cleaner, more organised living environment.

Whether you're preparing for a move, downsizing, or simply wanting to reclaim your space, this systematic approach will help you tackle clutter effectively without burning out.

Bedrooms

Wardrobe & Clothing

  • Use the "one year rule" – if you haven't worn it in 12 months, it goes
  • Create three piles: keep, donate, and dispose
  • Check for damaged items – broken zips, stains, or holes
  • Consider seasonal rotation to free up everyday space

Bedside & Storage

  • Clear out old magazines, receipts, and random items from drawers
  • Check under the bed – a common clutter hotspot
  • Dispose of expired medications and old toiletries

Kitchen

Cupboards & Pantry

  • Check expiry dates on all food items
  • Remove duplicate or unused appliances
  • Discard chipped or cracked crockery
  • Match lids to containers – orphans go

Drawers & Surfaces

  • Clear the "junk drawer" completely
  • Remove items that don't belong in the kitchen
  • Dispose of old takeaway menus and receipts
  • Sort through tea towels and cloths

Living Room

Entertainment & Media

  • Sort through DVDs, CDs, and games – keep favourites, donate the rest
  • Organise remote controls and dispose of those without devices
  • Clear out old cables, chargers, and tech accessories
  • Sort through books and magazines – donate what you won't read again

Pro Tip: Take photos of sentimental items before letting them go. You keep the memory without the physical clutter.

Bathroom

  • Check expiry dates on all toiletries, medicines, and cosmetics
  • Dispose of nearly-empty bottles and products you never use
  • Replace worn towels and facecloths
  • Clear out free hotel toiletries you'll never use
  • Sort through makeup and discard anything older than 2 years

Garage & Shed

  • Sort tools – keep what works, dispose of rusted or broken items
  • Check paint tins – dried out paint needs proper disposal
  • Review garden equipment and furniture condition
  • Dispose of old chemicals, oils, and hazardous materials safely
  • Clear out boxes of "stuff" that's been untouched for years

Loft & Attic

  • Sort through old decorations – keep favourites, recycle the rest
  • Review stored clothing and textiles for damage or mould
  • Digitise old photos and documents where possible
  • Check children's items – outgrown toys and equipment can be donated

Quick Decluttering Checklist

Start with one room at a time
Use keep, donate, dispose piles
Set realistic time limits
Don't keep "just in case" items

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