1) things you've been trying to sell 2) medicine 3) seasonings and spices 4) socks (worn out or solo socks) 5) cleaning supplies 6) cords and cables 7) one-off pillow cases 8) assembly parts 9) old prescription eyewear 10) old cellphones 11) makeup 12) jewelery 13) paint cans 14) sunglasses 15) old batteries 16) pet supplies 17) pictures (physical or digital) 18) documents 19) email folders 20) flower pots 21) hats 22) luggage (broken or not used) 23) coupons and receipts 24) scratched pots and pans 25) pens 26) old sunblock 27) manuals 28) greeting cards 29) unused remote controls

My husband bought me a necklace/earrings set about 14 years ago. I lost an earring soon after but held onto the remaining one. After telling my husband I really loved that set and missed my earrings, he surprised me by getting my single earring turned into ring. It is beautiful!

I only buy the exact same socks! Never a spare one 😊 If you have 2 spare ones you have a new pair, it’s really great and easy!

Collect single pieces of jewelry and bag them up and donate. People can use them for craft projects. I used single ear rings to make Christmas tree ornaments for a small tree. Was beautiful!

I would suggest keeping one random pillow case to clean ceiling fans. A good way to keep dust from getting all over everything because it collects inside of the pillow case.

I pressed play on this video thinking that maybe I'll realize one or two tips to declutter my space but I ended up saying "That's actually something that I need to do right now" and I ended up doing almost all of them. Thank you for the tips!

While ours were 1800s antique furniture pieces [not Ikea assembly 'furniture'] that were moved in sections for generations in our multi-moving families, I learned from my grandmother and my parents to place any and all pegs/dowels, screws, shelf supports and hardware into a LABELED envelope as to where they go, and tape or even staple it on the underside of the furniture.

Thought I'd share that there are places to donate old glasses! They can take out the lenses if they are scratched and replace them or they can give them to people in need with the need for that subscription. I donate mine to a local church that does this but I just thought it would be nice for others to know this. Less waste and helping others 💜

TIp for the paint cans. pour some paint in a mason jar and seal really good. you can use it for touch up later. Takes up less room too. Also, dno't throw your paint cans in the trash. There are local collection days for things like that

For ibuprofen and acetaminophen bottles, when I check the expiration date, I write it largely with Sharpie on the bottle label. So much easier to check the next time.

I would probably add to declutter your purse/backpack, passwords, and glove compartments/car compartments. Wonderful video.

The first tip reminded me to declutter my Facebook, removing “friends” and groups I’m no longer interested in

Very useful, thanks. One useful tip for random pillow cases; I usually take them on camping trips OR use them when any of us is ill and needs a pillow case change every day or so without having to change the whole set. To make it easier, I store each set in a separate bag while all the randoms have a designated bag together.

Random pillow cases can be used underneath the top pillowcase - to help prevent the actual pillow from staining. Or can be made into rags if they’re all cotton.

Just a suggestion about old cellphones, they can be donated to facilities that deal with domestic battery and child abuse. They will still be able to be used just for 911 calls. I have already donated all our old cellphones to these facilities in my city. The people who run them are always very appreciative to receive these items.

*Declutter kids awards and trophies 🏆. After my daughter turned 25 I was like what do I do with all these things??? I made a trophy lamp and Christmas ornaments out of her 🏅 medals!

I can declutter everything except documents. I had to apply for a work permit and my old documents saved me, my friends weren't so lucky. They had rid themselves of every old document. I do not trust keeping things online. At least if you have the old document you have 2 copies (online & physical). Thats the one thing I cannot do.

Big thing for me are also empty boxes! I always keep the “nice ones” (like the smooth white ones smartphones come in) for the time when I will be finished decluttering to put in drawers and organize the left over little things in… seems though I will never be finished decluttering - or at least in the near future - and the process of organizing hasn’t started yet… 🙈

About glasses…I`m happy I kept them as backup. Sometimes somthings happends to the new ones …my experience

This is a great list..would love a part 2 that also reminds us where we can donate /recycle. It's what slows me up, sometimes even when I know of somewhere that might use it, like domestic violence centers for used cell phones (I have a ton that technically are still fine) or luggage. I loved getting the animal shelter tip many years ago for blankets and towels. Maybe those for sheets/pillowcases too? Probably why I like getting rid of make up...absolutely zero guilt in trashing! lol

It is actually important to delete all old emails, believe it or not, they dont just float out there in space, they are actually stored and that uses energy and increases your carbon footprint.....isnt that totally weird??

I reuse unmatched pillow case to cover ice packs I use for migraines. I bring them with my ice pack when I travel & other unmatched pillow cases I bring them with me to hotels to use on my travel pillow to feel comfy from home. Unmatched socks, I use them to clean our ceiling fans. Thank you for your ideas.

Today I sorted through my socks and some t-shirts that I no longer wear. Then I dug under my bathroom and kitchen sinks and up on the shelf in the laundry room and got rid of the cleaning supplies that I don't use, don't remember EVER using , or don't remember why I even bought them. Every time I think that I have completed decluttering I watch a video and find something else that needs to go! I do keep my previous smartphone when I buy a new one because I clear everything off of the old phone except for my music apps and Audible. That way I can listen to music or a book through my Bluetooth/wifi and still have my current phone for calls. I learn something new with every video I watch.

This is the singular best decluttering video I've ever watched. I found myself nodding with my jaw dropped as you hit on things that I've noticed I should declutter but never wrote down. THANK YOU!

You nailed this video. I thought I was well decluttered until I saw this and you reminded me of all the forgotten items that I ignored/put off.

I have a habit of going through my medicines on a regular basis, same thing with my food, health and beauty and cleaning products. I use the oldest or opened stuff first and toss out anything that either went bad or expired.

I had a new cellphone in my drawer that I had every intention to return to the insurance. But it just slipped through the cracks. When I found it a year later it had burst in the box. The battery was fully charged before storing and it just decided to combust. A small dark burn spot on the box. It could have resulted in a fire. I never hold on to rechargeable electronics now.

This list is so true!!

Actually I'm glad I saved my old glasses, because my new pair broke and I had the previous pair to fall back on.

I have a file box with all the manuals for the stove, fans etc. when we move I go through them and leave them for the new owner. They did that for us too and it was very helpful.

This is a great list! Really hitting on everything

Great list! I have decluttered a lot of these already but there were some on the list that I forgot about. Thanks!

Totally love how your hair matches the flowers behind you. 😍

Really great suggestions. Ive recently done a lot of these but you still.came up with things I havent done. Excellent video!

This isw a really great presentation. You hit me right on!! Big Tihanks.

This is a great list! I think it's also good to think about how to declutter these things responsibly, because it's easy to throw something out that really needs to be disposed of properly! I bring my old electronics, cords, remotes, batteries, etc. to Best Buy because hey have a free recycling program. I donate my old cell phones and glasses to a local non-profit. My local pharmacy has a bin where you can put expired/unused medications. I'm able to drop off old paint and cleaning supplies at a local hardware store. I use old socks as cleaning clothes. I slip one on my hand and it makes it pretty easy to clean window blinds and hard to clean little corners and stuff. Old bedding and linens in decent condition can usually be donated to a local animal shelter. If I have any makeup or travel sized/sample items that haven't been opened and haven't expired, I can give them to a local non-profit. Lots of ways to help keep as many things out of the landfill as possible :)

OMG! How did you think of all THAT (that is so true!!!) You are a treasure chest of ideas to help ease our life (and breath better! ;) ! Thank you so much Ms Mia!

Thank you for sharing these great tips.

👍 Thank you for a highly beneficial list of often forgotten clutter. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I do keep 2 extra old prescription glasses for emergencies. For sure one pair in car in case glasses break. Second pair is in a designated space at home so I can use them to FIND my current Rx glasses lost around the house and I also take this extra pair when traveling.

Great videos!!! Towels and utensils are other things that we all seem to forget to declutter.

At 2:52, a tip for the spray cleaner is to Sharpie the purchase month & year on the bottom of it. Especially helpful if there is more than one, like mosquito spray cans. I mark all my groceries with the date, sometimes the price too. This was a good list!

This was so empowering - thank you! Now I will get to work -

Excellent video. This will help me to go through the places where I need to declutter first and it will be easier for me. My sincere thanks to you

This is soooo good! I consider myself very tidy and organized, but I'm guilty of almost all of these🙌🏼 Definitely have a good weekend project now😊

This list was spot on!

Excellent video. There were many categories that I need to declutter.

I JUST ran across your channel, and although I tend to frequently 'declutter' if need be, I thought I would watch to see if I was forgetting something (to declutter). The result? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! This list was PERFECT. I do realize that many must, however, this list validated me. Lol Afterwards, I screamed, 'This is my twin.' 🤗 Thanks for the list.

Good tips Holding on to things as back up should have a timeline to discard or let go

Great video! A helpful follow up would be suggestions and tips for how to get rid of these items (beyond just throwing in the trash).

Most of your tipps I already had on my list but what do you know? You have mentioned some others I did not think about or Just forgot to get around to. So thank you so much ❤️☺️

I'm happy to say I have de cluttered all the topics I have in my home 😂🙏 but not regularly, just over the last 4 years 😎😎 so you can do itt too!

As for paint cans, i would suggest to write down the color code and brand. We have gave for recycling old paint buckets, and just after a week we realized that we need to touch-up a wall and a door, and we have no clue which exact paint it was.

On pillowcases: I use several random pillowcases regularly … The size of pillowcases here in Germany is just the same size as a seat in an armchair, and they’re great to put down where The cats like to lay. Easy then to throw in the washer and put back on…

15:25 Greeting cards - Sometimes you can re-use them by cutting off the front of the card and gluing it to a piece of folded cardstock. (Only keep them if you'll really do this, of course. And your decluttering could be actually doing it, so they are ready to use.)

I know I am late to the party, but why would you even have antibiotics at home? That came up more than once now. Shouldn't you take them until they are finished up? At least that is the case here, where I live.

4:45 Old Prescription Eyewear - I would say to keep 1 old pair - in case you lose your current pair. That could be the difference between being able to read, safe to drive, etc. for some people.

Love your videos and love the red hair!❤

I LOVE random pillow cases. My colors rotate, and I love mix n match patterns. The plant pots, tho...since I'm a plant hoarder, more or less, I take 2-3 extra pots out of my dining area every season. There's a plant corner, there where stuff collects. Sometimes a plant will just mysteriously die off, or the old pot'll be stashed there after repotting. These declutter tips were pretty much what I chip away at quite often. What I keep setting as a goal, then not doing, is donating lots of Xmas ball ornaments. I must have hundreds and only 2 small 3' trees. I go all Victorian til u can barely see the trees! I'd like to tuck more natural flora in my trees and skip so much of the shiny stuff. That'd help save storage space.

New Subscriber! I jumped over after hearing about you on The Minimal Mom. Excited to see your decluttering videos.

Xanthum gum is used to replace gluten in baking x

I've been decluttering for almost 3 years now, I'm quite a minimalist I would say, yet I still watch these kind of videos thinking maybe there's something I missed but nope! Got all the areas in the house sorted on a regular basis. Nevertheless I am enjoying your channel I like listen to you while decluttering :)

Before I tossed manuals for appliances, I took a photo of the sticker with the model number etc. That has already come in handy, not needing to look for it again on the appliance.

Excellent video, Mia! After moving, I know how much stuff I have tended to accumulate. Even after moving in, I’m still coming across things to declutter. Next up for me is all those documents - I plan on scanning them onto a memory stick.

Your list is very detailed, I had actually recorded what u said in my Notes and will clear them one segment at the time. I also need to add in other items that I want to clear are the old DVD, player, game console, DIY items like rusty pliers, nails, old clothing &pants, underwear etc, notebookš,. Thanks your list is super helpful, keep it up 👍

Very helpful tips

Great video! Thanks btw Where did you get that binder from? It looks nice !

Be careful of throwing away documents. A lot of time you will need a physical copy and a digital copy won't be accepted.

i'm a practicing minimalist and i really love your videos 😊🇯🇵🇵🇭

That zipper binder is a great idea.

Yes, thanks!!

Getting rid of stuff you don't need or what you don't have room/space for is all good and I'm all for it! I have had alot of furnitures, both antique and newer pieces, that I've sold. It's nice to "get rid of them" and clear the space in my home. I have some antique furnitures left that's from 1770 ish, real Gustavian, from Sweden, that I really stress over. I need to clear some other stuff out first before I can sort this out, but the day I sell them it'll be a happy day indeed..! I sold a large and heavy wardrobe/cabinet from 1896 earlier this year and I am so so happy I sold it, because let me tell you.. It was heavy (it took five large strong men to carry it into the apartment, it's a wonder it was sold with a profit and carried out at all).. And it took up alot of space. I'm happy though, that the new owners got to be happy about their new furniture.. They was so happy they sent me a picture of it the same day, in their living room. On that note, I have items I've had for years and years, that's been out for sale all this time.. Some items I have sold after several years, with a high profit. Sometimes I make 400 to 1000 €, but often less. I am more than happy every time I sell something and clears some more storage room in my home. I am patient and I'm willing to wait until the items are sold, mostly. Other times I run out of patience and I have to get rid of it for less than I would like to get. But in the end its all going to be either sold or given away. I like making money from the items so when I do make money it's all good and it's been worth the time and hassle. I can't say that about all of the things that I've sold or that I ended up with giving away of course, because let's face it, it's Alot of work, takes up time, energy and space. It can be a hassle to sell things and that's why I look forward to the day when I'm free from the shackles of owning and having to sell so much stuff. I would also like to say, for all of you out there that's had alot of items and furnitures you've sold and you've spent alot of time, effort and energy on selling.. You know that when I say I've learned a lot from this it's true. I am so much more intentional now and more cautious about what I use my money on and what I want and what I Need. Taking something into your home is something one tends to think more about after a larger decluttering where one sells most of it. I think I learned my lesson.

From another video on decluttering I also realized I was hanging on to a ballet barre for exercise that I hated setting up because it was hard to click into place and set up because of the bad design. (So random exercises equipment that you never use to donate or get rid of.) Then also your Kindle of electronic books you no longer want or need. I realized I had a lot of guilt for not following through on several how to books that I just wasn’t wanting to do like I thought. It was a huge relief to delete them.

I can honestly say, I'm on the right track! I've successfully decluttered all the things but one! Please send me a link to a video you've made on ELIMINATING my file cabinet and tax records.

Some good tips in that list! But I have a different take on emails... Since they are not physical clutter, the struggle for me is *avoiding* the temptation to clean them up!! I consider it a waste of time; time that would be better served decluttering something physical. I admit it seems easier with work emails... my approach is more organized and focused at work. I also have faith in my folder system and auto-archiving functions to take care of any perceived problem. Personal emails are a bit harder; they feel a little more 'all over the place'. But when I sense anxiety and an urge to declutter them, I remind myself that it is a misguided sense of obligation that would make zero difference in my life or anyone else's. There are some interesting videos out there about the most time-effective approaches to emails that made me see things differently than before :)

4:16 Assembly pieces - If the items are small enough, put them in a plastic zip-top bag & tape them to the bottom or back of the furniture (wherever it will be out of sight & out of the way). That way, you know what it belongs to & you'll have it if you need it, and it's not cluttering up a drawer somewhere.

Thank you for this video. I have a hearing problem. When you were talking about sock holes, I thought you said colds 😆

Great vid

Thanks for the reminders. You didn't mention "keys", "old phone/address books", "magazines", and "menus/coupons for fast food restaurants".

Really appreciate it

I go thru my makeup all the time and jewelry. I put an container in a closet in every room and throw things out all the time, constantly donating.

I tape those tools that come with furniture to the underside of the corresponding furniture item.

this was actually really useful! i didnt think, that i would get more than 3 things out of this, ut i got 20! 😍

ahaha I love the E.T. tv picture story ;) my little bro did take a picture of Mickey on TV and we found it the other day too :) so sweet ;)

You can donate old eye glasses and cell phones to the Lyons. They have drop off boxes at Walmart and other places. Our area has a yearly paint disposal.

Absolutely !

Were you spying on me ha ha? Everything you said resonated with me, from the 'Can't tell which batteries are good and which are bad' to the (just today) Hey what's in this glasses case oh it's my glasses from three years ago! Great inspiration to take my decluttering to the next level! :-)

A good tip for receipts, take a picture of them and change the filename but not the date or time. These don't take up munch slave unless you shop allot, but that's another problem. 😁

So true! We simply forget and those items pile up places we can use for...something else (or not! ;). Thank you Ms Mia! helene :)

I always keep the manuals to items (filed away) just in case I decide to donate or give the item(s) away later.

My rule is one in one out for cleaning products. We have specific places for cords. Once a month I redo my linen closet match things up. Also I have a basket in my laundry room for socks I use them to clean the kitty litter and throw them out.

Great advice!

Could you share an example of what all your email folders are? I’d love to get some inspiration for that tip!

You mentioned having old antibiotic prescription bottles in your medicine cabinet. Those bottles should not be there, because antibiotics are to be completely used up - even if symptoms are improved or eliminated. This is an important issue.

Is there a video you have made about the paper stuff you've decluttered & organized?

Just FYI, artists and crafters love to find bags of miscellaneous jewelry and jewelry parts at thrift shops!

Just discovered you (and subscribed) because Kallie Branciforte at But First, Coffee recommended you. ❤

Use the extra pillow case to dust your ceiling fans!

hi new subscriber! great video, on another subject love your hair colour what shade or products do you use? or do you go to a salon? x

I bring my unused pens to work bc we’re always looking for pens 🙃 or I leave them at doctor’s appointments, etc.