Clearing the Cobwebs: 10 Items to Declutter from Your Home Today
As we roll into October, the spooky season is in full swing. Skeletons and ghosts are popping up in every yard, and pumpkins are making their way into our homes. However, while you're decorating for Halloween, you might want to take a closer look at the real horror lurking in your house, clutter you don’t even realize you have!
We’re all guilty of holding onto things we don’t need, things that are just hiding in plain sight, collecting dust. It’s time to face that clutter head-on like the brave soul you are! I promise, decluttering these 10 items won’t come back to haunt you. So, grab a broom (not for flying, though 😉) and let's sweep out the old, make space for the new, and take one more thing off your plate before the holidays come crashing in.
1. Old Cords and Chargers
Got a drawer that looks like a nest of snakes? Those cords and chargers for devices you don’t even own anymore are doing nothing but haunting your home. 👻 Let them go! If you can’t identify what it charges, it’s time to toss it.
2. Expired Spices and Condiments
That jar of cinnamon that’s been sitting in the back of your pantry since 2017? Yeah, it’s way past its prime. Same goes for that bottle of soy sauce that’s been hanging out in your fridge, untouched, for who knows how long. Clean out your spice rack and fridge before your next grocery run. Don’t let expired spices and condiments spook your cooking game!
3. Unmatched Socks or Single Earrings
Let’s be real, if that sock hasn’t magically appeared by now, it’s not coming back from the dead. And those earrings? I’m sorry but if you’ve lost the other half, it’s time to let them rest in peace. 💀 Free up that drawer space for things you actually use instead of holding onto hopes and dreams of reuniting missing pairs.
4. Instruction Manuals
This one’s easy! When was the last time you actually flipped through one of those thick instruction manuals? With the internet around, you can find any manual online. Those old paper instructions are just taking up space, and we’re trying to lighten the load, not add to it.
5. Excess Coffee Mugs
Look I get it. I love coffee just as much as the next girl. Did someone say pumpkin spice latte? ☕ Maybe you picked up a cute mug here or there, or got a few as gifts, but how many do you really need? Keep your favorites and donate the rest.
6. Forgotten Kitchen Gadgets
You thought you were going to use that waffle maker or that fancy wine opener, but after one use, they’ve been banished to the back of the cabinet. If you haven’t used it in the last year, say goodbye and reclaim that room for items you’ll actually use.
7. Unused Candles
That stack of half-burned or never-used candles is just gathering dust. If you have a stash of candles that you no longer enjoy, then dump them to make room for something better.
8. Unused Holiday Decorations
Okay, this one might hurt a little, but hear me out. If you haven’t put up those specific Halloween or Christmas decorations in the last few years, they’re probably not coming back into rotation. It’s time to pass them on to someone else. Keep the holiday spirit alive with the decorations you actually use and love. 🎃
9. Promotional Items (Pens, Notepads, etc.)
You know the ones! All those free pens, notepads, and keychains you picked up at random events? They’ve been multiplying like zombies in your junk drawer. Pick out your favorites and let the rest go.
10. Old or Duplicate Water Bottles
It’s easy to accumulate a collection of water bottles, but how many do you really use on a day to day basis? If they’re old and chipped, trash them. If they’re in good shape or even worse, never used, donate them. Your cabinets will thank you.
Bonus Tip: Let It Go Before the Holiday Chaos
October is the perfect time to clear out the old before the holiday season sneaks up on you. Get rid of what’s been cluttering your home and make space for what truly brings you joy. Imagine going into the end of the year with your home feeling light and open, without any lurking clutter weighing you down. Trust me, you won’t miss these things!
So, go ahead, face that clutter with confidence. You got this!
