50 Things To Declutter In 10 Minutes Or Less

I know that one of the biggest barriers to actually making the changes that you want to make inside of your home is finding the time to declutter. Of course, another is feeling overwhelmed as you go through the process of decluttering. This often comes down to simply finding bite-sized tasks to do. There are so many things that you can do in 10 minutes or less! To help jog your brain, I’m sharing 50 things to declutter in 10 minutes or less.

Start Small

Time is one of the most common barriers to actually making the changes we want in our lives. The good news? Decluttering your space isn’t as time-consuming as you might think. As I mentioned before, one of the most effective ways to make decluttering feel more manageable is by finding bite-sized tasks to do. Decluttering your space doesn’t have to be a huge chore that takes hours. In fact, the majority of our bits of clutter can be easily decluttered in just 10 minutes or less.

What To Declutter?

Before you start this process of decluttering, remind yourself of your “why.” Maybe the functionality of your home is lacking, or you’re feeling overwhelmed with having too much stuff. The purpose of decluttering is to get rid of things that are no longer serving their purpose. This will help create that supportive home environment we’re all striving for.

Look for things that no longer work, are expired, you don’t use anymore, OR you just don’t like anymore. A lot of these items listed below are things that we use that we don’t typically take the time to sort through– but doing so can make a huge difference!

Stay Focused!

When you go through each of these items, remember that the purpose is to declutter quickly. Now is NOT the time to do a deep clean of your entire kitchen or your whole wardrobe. It’s also not the time to sort through anything sentimental. Just stick to the task at hand, sorting through what you can keep, and what’s no longer serving you. You’ll be done before you know it!

Ready to get started? Here are the 50 things to declutter quickly– in just 10 minutes or less!

• #1 Bags
• #2 Any items that can be consolidated
• #3 Pillows
• #4 Fragrances
• #5 Utensils
• #6 Jewelry
• #7 Leftovers
• #8 Mail
• #9 Mugs or cups
• #10 Toiletries
• # 11 Bedside table
• #12 Entryway
• #13 Coat closet
• #14 Medicine cabinet
• #15 Books
• #16 Expired foods
• #17 Dining table
• #18 Shoes
• #19 A single drawer
• #20 Bathroom surfaces
• #21 Cleaning supplies
• #22 Purse or wallet
• #23 Extra bedding
• #24 Old glasses
• #25 Hair products
• #26 Stationary
• #27 Medications
• #28 Bathroom linens
• #29 Small office supplies
• #30 Expired coupons and receipts
• #31 Board games and puzzles
• #32 Video game supplies
• #33 Spice rack
• #34 Sauces
• #35 Cards
• #36 Facial products
• #37 Nail polish
• #38 Cracked planters
• #39 Old, scratched-up pans
• #40 Remote controls
• #41 Pet supplies
• #42 Pajamas
• #43 Old notebooks and planners
• #44 Coffee and tea supplies
• #45 Small exercise equipment
• #46 Extra boxes and bins
• #47 Hats
• #48 Blankets
• #49 Old CDs
• #50 Your car

There you have it– 50 things you can declutter quickly! Every item on this list can be done in a short amount of time and is guaranteed to save you space. These are some manageable steps you can take in creating a clutter-free home.

Now What?

Once you get to the end of this list, you might be wondering what to do with all of the rejected items. Some of these things (expired foods, old receipts, broken items) you’ll be able to simply toss out. Others, you may be able to donate or even sell. If you’re not sure where to start, check out my previous post about how to responsibly discard your things.

Once you’re all done, take a look around your space and soak it all in! Creating a clutter-free space doesn’t have to take hours. Just remember to stay consistent, and do a little bit at a time.