100 Items To Declutter Checklist

If you’ve been wanting to declutter your home but don’t know where to start, this is for you. I’ve put together a simple 100 Things to Declutter checklist for you! This list breaks everything down into small, manageable steps you can complete over four weeks.

Instead of feeling overwhelmed, you can focus on just 25 things each week. Actually see progress in your home!

Throughout this post, I’m also sharing decluttering motivation videos (including my own) and a special playlist where seven simple living channels are decluttering right alongside you. Think of this as your step-by-step plan and your motivation to finally get started.

Scroll down for decluttering tips and tricks, videos, and the 100-item declutter checklist!

Week 1 (Kitchen, Household & General Items)

Pots/Pans
Large Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen Gadgets
Utensils
Expired Food (consider “best by date”)
Drinking Glasses
Mugs
Kitchen Towels
Fine China
Tablecloths
Water Bottles
Cleaning Supplies
Vases
Candles
Light Bulbs
Flashlights
Matches
Pet Supplies
Pens
Markers
Crayons
Old Tape
Notebooks
Laundry Products
Furniture

Week 2 (Clothing & Personal Items)

Underwear
Bras
Socks
Shoes
Sandals
Hats
Purses
Bathing Suits
Formal Clothing
Clothes
Jackets / Coats
Sunglasses
Old Subscription Glasses
Travel Cases
Luggage
Souvenirs
Towels (Including Beach Towels)
Expired Sunscreen
Old Folding Chairs
Books (Already Read)
Toys
Kids Clothes
Baby Clothes
Baby Gear
School Papers (Old)

Week 3 (Decor, Storage & Miscellaneous)

Mirrors / Wall Decor
Picture Frames
General Home Decor
Holiday Decor
Art & Art Projects
Throw Pillows
Sheets
Extra Blankets
Crafts We Made
Rugs
Extra Curtains
Games
Hall Closet
Old Cameras
Hobby Stuff You Don’t Use
Extra Remotes
DVDs
Cords That Go to Nothing
Old Phones
Gifts You Don’t Want
Coins
Physical Mail
Keys That Go to Nothing
Broken Stuff
Storage Containers

Week 4 (Bathroom, Paperwork & Life Clutter)

Old Makeup
Makeup Cases
Brushes
Combs
Curlers
Old Hair Dryer
Hair Products
Hair Ties, Clips, Etc.
Lotion
Perfume
Old Nail Polish
Bathroom (Under Sink)
Buttons
Subscriptions ($$)
Your Schedule
Old Manuals
Old Receipts
Abandoned Project Supplies
Leftover Home Project Supplies
Bad Paint Brushes
Tools
Car (Random Junk)
Plastic Plant Pots
Dead Plants
Garden Tools

This makes a great 4-week decluttering challenge with 25 items per week, moving from easier kitchen clutter to clothing, decor, and finally paperwork, projects, and life clutter.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE DECLUTTER CHECKLIST

How to Download & Use the Checklist

To make this as easy as possible, I’ve created a free printable version of the 100 Things to Declutter checklist. You can download it, print it out, and keep it somewhere visible, like on your fridge, in a planner, or on a clipboard.

There’s something really powerful about physically checking things off as you go. It turns decluttering into something you can see and track, which helps you stay motivated.

If printing isn’t your thing, you can also save it to your phone or tablet and check items off digitally as you go.

What happens if I don’t have the items on the list? Don’t worry about it!

Find what you can. This list is just for motivation and to help us think outside of what we normally look for.

How to Break It Into 4 Weeks (25 Items Per Week)

Instead of trying to tackle everything at once, this checklist is designed to be completed over four weeks.

Each week, focus on just 25 items.

That might look like:

Decluttering a few items each day, or
Doing one focused session per week, or
Adding it into your daily routine (5–10 minutes at a time)

The goal isn’t to rush; it’s to stay consistent.

By the end of the month, you’ll have decluttered 100 things without burnout or overwhelm. And the best part? These small wins start to build momentum, making it easier to keep going even after the challenge is over.

NEED MORE DECLUTTER MOTIVATION? CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE DECLUTTERING PLAYLIST

BEFORE AND AFTER KITCHEN

Beginner-Friendly Decluttering Tips

If you’re newer to decluttering (or just feeling stuck), here are a few simple tips to help you get started:

1. Start small
Don’t begin with your whole closet or garage. Start with one drawer, one shelf, or even just 5 items. Small wins build confidence.

2. Look for the “easy yes” items
Things that are broken, unused, or that you already know you don’t want anymore are the best place to start.

3. Don’t overthink it
If you haven’t used it, don’t love it, or it doesn’t fit your life right now, it’s okay to let it go.

4. Keep a donation box nearby
Having a designated spot makes it easy to drop items in as you go instead of creating piles you have to deal with later.

5. Focus on how you want your home to feel
Instead of focusing on what you’re getting rid of, think about the space you’re creating, calm, clean, and easy to maintain.

6. Progress over perfection
You don’t have to do it all in one day. Every single item you declutter makes a difference.

garage before and after

Declutter At Your Own Speed

Decluttering doesn’t have to be overwhelming; it can be simple, steady, and even a little bit fun when you have a plan to follow. This 100 Things to Declutter checklist is meant to guide you, encourage you, and help you build momentum in your home one small step at a time.

And if you need extra motivation along the way, don’t forget to check out the videos and playlist linked throughout this post. You’re not doing this alone. We’re all decluttering together, one item at a time.