Decluttering Tips & Tricks

Decluttering

Reduce clutter in your home—including paper clutter, unused clothing, and outdated housewares—with our expert advice on responsibly getting rid of the possessions you no longer need.

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8 Pro Tips for Decluttering Every Single Room in Your Home in Just One Day
clutter-free bedroom
4 Essential Bedroom Decluttering Tips Minimalists Wish Everybody Knew
Organized pantry
5 Decluttering Mistakes That Always Make Pro Organizers Cringe
minimalist bathroom with wood paneling
5 Essential Bathroom Decluttering Tips Minimalists Wish Everybody Knew
organized kitchen cupboards
How to Declutter Kitchen Cupboards So They Actually Stay Tidy, According to a Cleaning Pro
minimalist home
3 Spots in Your Home You Shouldn't Waste Your Time Decluttering, Pro Organizers Say
Vintage Kitchen with Orange Smeg Refrigerator
Don't Let Your Thrifting Habit Become Clutter This Year — 7 Tips Organizers Follow
decluttering shelves at home
6 Decluttering Myths Minimalists Say You Should Actually Stop Believing
Organizing clutter into 4 containers
The 4-Container Method Will Have Your Whole House Decluttered in No Time — Here’s How
minimalist home
7 Things Minimalists Throw Out Every Day for a Tidier Home—and You Should Too
Shoe box of old family photographs
8 Tips for Storing Photos Without Damaging Them, According to Pro Organizers
Purse organization
I Tried Making a "Purse Station," and It Finally Got Rid of My Clutter
organized fridge with fruits and vegetables
7 Spots in Your Home That Should Not Be Perfectly Organized, According to Organizing Pros
organization methods organizer pros hate
7 Organizing Methods Pro Organizers Actually Hate
sentimental clutter
How to Get Rid of Sentimental Clutter Without Losing Memories, According to Organizers
Cluttered living room
5 Overlooked Spots You're Forgetting to Declutter in Your Living Room, Pro Organizers Say
Shira Gill and new minimalism
How to Be a Minimalist Without Throwing Everything Away, According to a Pro Organizer
Organizing bathroom supplies.
5 Organizing Methods Professional Organizers Actually Love—and You Will Too
minimalist wood cabin Finland
Minimalists Swear By These 4 Tips for Stress-Free Decluttering
Hands holding old family photos.
6 Tips to Declutter Family Photos Without Tossing Memories, According to Organizing Pros
Bright boho bedroom.
5 Overlooked Spots You're Forgetting to Declutter in Your Bedroom, Pro Organizers Say
storing away holiday decor
7 Easy Decluttering Tips You Should Follow When You Put Your Holiday Decor Away
organized desk
I Tried the Pomodoro Method to Declutter My Desk, and I Tidied My Space in Minutes
online shopping
5 Questions Minimalists Always Ask Themselves Before Buying Anything
declutter bathroom
8 Questions You Should Always Ask Yourself Before Decluttering Your Bathroom
organized kitchen with storage
Micro-Decluttering Is Going to Solve All Your Organization Issues—Here’s How
Organizing a bathroom cabinet
5 Overlooked Spots in Your Bathroom You're Forgetting to Declutter, Home Experts Say
Tidy living room pre-party
5 Messy Areas Guests Will Always Notice in Your Home, According to Organizing Pros
new clean container boxes with a lid for easy storage of things
5 Things You Should Always Store in Plastic Bins, According to Organizing Pros
organized toys
How to Declutter and Organize Toys Once and For All, According to an Organizing Pro
CLOTHES DONATION AND FOOD DONATION CONCEPT. Donation box with clothes and hygiene products. Copy space
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Throwing Things Away, According to a Cleaning Pro
styled and clutter free kitchen
5 Tips to Declutter a Messy Kitchen in Just 30 Minutes, According to Organizing Pros
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5 Common Gifts Pro Organizers Never Keep (And You Shouldn't Either)
small closet with clothing and bags
8 Tips to Make the Most of a Small Closet, According to Professional Organizers
cluttered living room
How to Organize Any Room That's Way Too Cluttered, According to a Decluttering Pro
Organized kitchen cabinets.
Every Decluttering Trend You Have to Try in 2025, According to Organizing Pros
Plastic containers should be replaced often
7 Household Items You Should Replace Way More Often, Decluttering Experts Say
White and airy kitchen with wooden elements
7 Overlooked Kitchen Spots You're Forgetting to Declutter, Pro Organizers Say
Basement storage
7 Tips to Finally Declutter Your Basement For Good, According to Organizing Pros
A modern open concept living and dining room
5 Things That Always Make Your Living Room Look Cluttered, According to Pro Organizers
Small Tasks to Keep Your Kitchen Way Less Cluttered
6 Easy Changes That Will Make Your Kitchen Feel Way Less Cluttered, According to Pros
home garage organization methods
7 Tips to Finally Declutter Your Garage This Winter, According to Organizing Pros
sentimental clutter
I’m Not a Minimalist, But I Always Keep These 5 Areas Clear of Clutter
messy living room
5 Tips to Declutter a Messy Living Room in Just 30 Minutes, According to Organizing Pros
Warm minimalist living room
Warm Minimalism Is the Design Style We Should All Embrace in 2025 — Here's Why
decluttering bathroom supplies
The Decluttering Trick You Need for a Calmer Holiday Season, Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Decluttered kitchen drawers
6 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Decluttering Your Kitchen, Cleaning Pros Say
why you need a fall deep clean
Why You Should Be Deep Cleaning in the Fall Just Like You Would in Spring
Neutral Living Room
8 Essential Decluttering Tips Minimalists Wish Everybody Knew
presents and gifts under the christmas tree
5 Holiday Gifts That Will Only Make Your Home More Cluttered, According to Organizers
Wooden living room accent wall with built-in cabinets
7 Organizing Trends That Decluttering Experts Are Excited to Try in 2025
cluttered entryway
6 Things That Always Make Your Entryway Look Cluttered, According to Pro Organizers
decluttering baskets of blankets
5 Surprising Things You Should Declutter Before Winter, According to Pro Organizers
real greenery in living room
4 Things You Should Throw Away Before the Holidays for a Clean Slate
minimalist christmas decor
8 Things Minimalists Always Throw Out Before Hosting Guests, According to Pro Organizers
An overhead shot of organized bathroom drawers with dividers
Decluttering Experts Share the Top 5 Organizing Products They've Purchased
A variety of folded reusable shopping bags in a cubby.
5 Clear Signs You Have Way Too Many Reusable Bags and What to Do With Them
Organized mudroom with rain boots
8 Things You Should Toss From Your Mudroom Right Now Before It Gets Cold
White clean and minimal living room
6 Types of Clutter Minimalists Would Never Have in Their Homes
how to make a bookshelf look less cluttered
7 Genius Tips to Make Your Bookshelf Less Cluttered, According to Pro Organizers