Spring decluttering around the house

Here are some things found in most homes that can be unloaded. Once you get rid of the clutter, you’ll feel better, have a sense of accomplishment and open up some of your living space.

Kitchen

Expired food
Expired condiments and spices – yes, they expire!
Canned food expires too
Old stuff in the freezer – do you even know what’s in there?
Plastic containers that are damaged or missing lids – this can free up lots of space
Extra Ice Cube trays
Small appliances that seemed great when you bought them, but are never used – bread maker, juicer, etc.
Chipped, cracked or otherwise damaged plates and cups – they can harbor bacteria once they are damaged
Carry out menus that have duplicates – most restaurants have online menus you can easily access
Utensils that are broken, damaged or have duplicates – damaged utensils can be hazardous to use
Cookbooks you never use – It’s easy to get recipes online. Take pictures or scan your favorites, file them in a recipe folder on your computer and then get rid of the books.
Beer coozies and water bottles that everyone gives away – keep a few, but how many do you need?
Nearly empty bottles of cleaning supplies that you never use – this stuff gets old and crusty after a while
Overabundance of refrigerator magnets

Bathroom

Towels and washcloths that have seen better days – animal rescue groups always need towels
Expired over the counter medications – some may still work, but can lose their effectiveness
Expired makeup or sunscreen – you can end up with skin damage
Old nail polish – if it’s dried up, you can’t use it anyway
Excess cleaning supplies – just taking up space
Tiny soap slivers that will never be used – saving them up to make into one big bar is not worth the trouble
Air fresheners that no longer work – not helping you to keep them
Old toothbrush – you should get a new toothbrush every few months
Hair accessories that are stretched out or broken – not effective if they’re damaged
Bath puffs, loofahs or other bath supplies that are too old to be useful
Hair care products (shampoo, conditioner, mousse, gel, hairspray, etc.) that were purchased, rarely used and are old