If you’re struggling to declutter and need some inspiration, stick around as I tour thirty-one things you can get rid of without thinking twice.

Decluttering is one of my favorite things to do when Spring rolls around. Or really, any season. It’s a chance to clear out the energy of the home and get rid of things that aren’t useful anymore.

But let’s face it, there are some things that we struggle to get rid of. That one piece of clothing that doesn’t fit anymore. That plant we tried to keep alive for so long. That one DVD we love so much!

But there are other things that you can get rid of at a moment’s notice.

1.Old Batteries

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Old batteries aren’t useful and take up a ton of space. How many times have you picked up a battery thinking its new, only to find out its dead when you replace it? So frustrating!

That’s why old batteries can be disposed of without a second thought. Make sure to dispose of these properly, either at your local hardware store or recycling station.

2. Things you don’t use from your junk drawer

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Your junk drawer is packed to the brim with things you don’t use anymore! Take out your junk drawer, sit down, and have an honesty hour with yourself.

If you pick something up that you haven’t needed for over three months, it’s time to toss it or move it to a more appropriate location.

3. Expired Medicine

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Expired medicine can be dangerous for your health, so it’s important to keep an eye on the expiration dates in your medicine cabinet.

Make sure to do this semi-regularly to avoid ingesting medicine that has gone by its expiration date.

4. Old or Unused Cleaning Supplies

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Old sponges, dead cloths, and empty cleaning supply bottles are all easy sacrifices you can make to the decluttering bin. This will immediately help to declutter your home.

If you like, you can grab a label maker like this and reuse old spray bottles for new purposes. A great way to be more sustainable this year!

5. Paper Clutter

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Paper is the kind of clutter that sneaks up on you. If you’re seeing piles of paper accumulate in drawers or on countertops, it’s time to declutter them.

Do a quick sort through all that paper, and toss out everything that doesn’t serve you. For the pieces that are important, create a filing system so you can always find them.

6. Clothes that Don’t Fit

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It’s so tempting to hang on to clothes that don’t fit anymore, whether they’re ours or our family’s. But the truth is, most of the time, those clothes are just taking up space.

It’s best to donate these clothes to a thrift store. It’s sustainable, and it will immediately give you some more closet space.

7. Unused Cords and Cables

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With so much technology in our lives, it’s easy for us to collect a lot of unused cords and cables.

Rather than letting them form a big tangled heap in a drawer somewhere, take time to sort through them. Cable management ties like these are a great way to organize the ones you keep.

8. Unused Buttons

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If you have a lot of unused buttons lying around, you have two options: donate them for someone else to use, or organize them so you can use them for crafting projects!

If you choose to organize them, you can find the perfect spot for each kind with a simple acrylic divider.

9. Linens You Don’t Need

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Linens like extra towels, old bathmats, and even old curtains all take up so much space by virtue of their size! Take the time to sort through your linen closet and declutter those old linens.

Old towels can be reused as rags or cloths, while old sheets or curtains can be cleaned and donated.

10. Books that you’ve read

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If you’re finding yourself with a few too many books and not enough space to keep them all, it might be worth decluttering them.

The great thing about books is that you can always find them again at a library! So you’re never really losing a story, which makes it easier to say goodbye to certain titles.

11. Expired Food

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This one is a no-brainer. Expired food will only make us sick, so it’s worth going through the fridge and pantry to declutter any expired foods taking up valuable real estate!

To prevent too much food from expiring, it can help to organize your fridge or pantry using acrylic storage containers like these.

12. Old Craft Supplies

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Got plenty of craft supplies that you don’t need anymore? Gift them to someone who does! It’s a wonderful way to pass on an old hobby to someone who needs something new in their life.

This also serves to open up plenty of space in your craft cupboard, ready for a new hobby to take its place.

13. Chipped Crockery

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If you have nice crockery that you’re comfortable with, it’s worth decluttering any chipped crockery you have to make space for better organization.

Chipped crockery can be repurposed into a craft project if you’re looking for a more sustainable approach!

14. Samples

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If you’re anything like me, then hoarding free samples is one of your favorite activities. That said, a lot of samples can quickly become a hassle to manage.

Try decanting your samples into a larger container, gifting them to friends, or finding a better organization system for them.

15. Overused Candles

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Candles have a limited life span, but it’s so tempting to hold onto them! The best way to declutter candles is to melt any remaining wax out of the jar, clean it, and give it a new life.

You can even turn that melted wax into wax melts for your tea light burner.

16. Tupperware with Missing Lids

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The age-old story of cluttered Tupperware drawers will be with us for as long as we have kitchen cabinets. If you have Tupperware containers with no lids, it’s time to find them a new home.

Reuse them as planters, organizers for your drawers, or even fridge and freezer dividers.

17. Used Notebooks

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If you have a lot of notebooks that you’ve used for random pieces of information that you just don’t need anymore, then it’s time to get rid of those books! I know how tempting it is to keep them.

But they just take up too much space. Consider paging through them and capturing anything important by ripping out the pages and storing them in an album like this one.

18. Broken Toys

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Whenever a toy gets broken, it’s tempting to say that we’ll fix it and return it to the rotation… but often, we’re just too busy. Try micro-decluttering your little one’s toy collection.

Simply sift through to find the broken toys, and remove them in favor of some exciting new additions!

19. Unworn or Broken Jewelry

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Jewelry can be a truly sentimental item, which means it can be difficult to get rid of. But broken jewelry, or jewelry you haven’t touched for half a year, are both easy declutter choices.

There are ways to preserve sentimental pieces like these in a way that still honors them, such as photos!

20. Broken Furniture

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Broken furniture, by its very nature, can take up a lot of space. If you’re not up to repairing it or having it repaired by someone else, it makes sense to declutter it as quickly as possible.

Take your furniture to your local transfer station for a quick and easy decluttering experience.

21. Clothes That Don’t Suit You Anymore

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Whether your clothes no longer fit your new body or you simply don’t dress in the same style anymore, decluttering clothes that no longer suit you can create a lot of space!

One great way to accomplish this is to buy a set of nice hangers (like these) and declutter your closet to the point that all our items can be hanged on this limited number of hangers.

22. Old or Damaged Clothing

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Damaged clothes can be repaired. But if they’re too old, or you don’t have the skill to repair them, it’s an easy choice to get rid of these pieces.

Consider reusing old t-shirts as cleaning rags to give your old clothes new life as something useful!

23. Kids Old School Projects and Papers

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Your little one’s old school projects and papers are highly sentimental, and many parents want to hang on to these pieces of paper. But they can clutter your space so quickly!

Take a moment to sift through them, picking out hallmark items or important pieces to keep in a dedicated filing system. It’s okay to release the rest!

A magazine file like this one is a great place to store your keepsakes.

24. Old Gadgets

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With the rate of innovation we’ve all been experience over the past couple of decades, it’s likely that you have a few old gadgets gathering dust somewhere.

You can sell these as collectors items online, or you can donate them to a recycling station to be properly disposed of or reused.

25. Dead Plants

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If you’re new to raising plants or you just don’t have a green thumb, then it’s easy to declutter any dead pot plants. Make room for new décor that doesn’t rely on you to take care of it!

Fake plants will go the distance, but you can also craft a new piece of décor to give your home some extra character.

26. Pots You Don’t Need

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Speaking of which, if you’re decluttering dead pot plants, it’s important to get rid of the pots as well. This is an easy thing to donate, as they’ll easily find a home with an aspiring plant parent!

Make sure the pots are in good condition before you donate them. If they’re not, you can dispose of them or repurpose them for another craft.

27. Unused Kitchen Utensils

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Over the year, it’s easy to accumulate kitchen utensils that you don’t need. Take a moment to go through your drawers and pick out anything you haven’t used for three months.

If you haven’t used it for that long, chances are that you don’t need it at all!

28. Expired Cosmetics

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It can be tempting to hold on to expired cosmetics, because they cost so much to acquire. But using expired cosmetics is terrible for your skin, eyes, and hair.

Review the cosmetics you have in rotation and make sure to declutter the pieces that aren’t serving you anymore.

29. Car Junk

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If you’re anything like the majority of humanity, then it’s so easy for you to collect all sorts of junk in your car! To make your vehicle’s interior brand new, start by removing everything.

Then, go through it all to see if it has a natural space. If there are things you need in the car, but don’t have space for, try using acrylic pencil holders like these to create some categories.

30. Expired Foundation

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Depending on which kind of foundation you use, you might have a few old bottles cluttering up your makeup station. Thankfully, it’s easy to create more space by disposing of those bottles!

Make sure you’re storing your foundation in a way that ensures you can see all the bottles to prevent this from happening too often.

31. Mismatched or Single Socks

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Finally, there’s nothing like the temptation to hold onto mismatched or single socks. Take a moment to pair up all the socks you own.

If you find any singles or mismatched pairs, you can declutter these for a streamlined experience when you get ready! Clean old socks can also double as rags that fit on your hands.