25 Things to Declutter Before 2025 Is Over

A fresh start doesn’t require a new year, just a little intention.

Clutter has a sneaky way of building up, especially in a busy home. Between kids, work, pets, activities, and the whirlwind of everyday life, things pile up before we even realize it. If you’re craving a lighter, calmer space before the year ends, here are 25 easy wins that make a big impact without overwhelming you.

1. Expired pantry items

Check dates, toss what’s expired, donate anything unopened you know you won’t use.

2. Past-its-prime condiments

If it’s crusty, cloudy, or from last summer… release it.

3. Tupperware without lids

No lid? No spot in 2025.

4. Kid cups

Keep only the favorites and the ones that don’t leak.

5. Water bottle overload

Aim for 1–2 per family member. Donate the extras.

6. Lone socks

If its partner didn’t return after 3 laundry cycles, it’s time.

7. Old makeup + skincare

If it smells different, looks different, or you haven’t touched it in months… gone.

8. “Maybe one day” products

Be honest, if you haven’t reached for it this year, you probably won’t next year.

9. Rough, thinning towels

Upgrade your bathroom by editing down to what feels good to use.

10. Old appliance manuals

Everything is available online now. No need to store paper.

11. Mystery cords

If you can’t identify it, it’s not worth the drawer space.

12. Stretched-out hair ties + random clips

Keep the ones you actually grab.

13. Outgrown winter gear

Donate now so someone can use them this season (coats, gloves, boots).

14. Toys no longer played with

Especially the ones with missing pieces or broken parts.

15. Holiday décor that stays in the bin

If you skip it every year, you won’t miss it next year either.

16. Old greeting cards

Save the ones that matter. Recycle the rest.

17. Backstock overload

Multiple cleaning products or ten bottles of body wash? Time to streamline.

18. Wrapping paper + gift bags

Keep a curated set of neutral, versatile options.

19. Stacks of magazines

Pull anything you truly want to keep, then recycle the pile.

20. Extra sheet sets

Two per bed is more than enough.

21. Kitchen tools you never use

If you always reach around it, you don’t need it.

22. Clothing you didn’t wear this year

Let it serve someone else instead of taking up space.

23. The infamous junk drawer

Even five minutes here can make your whole kitchen feel better.

24. Paper piles

School papers, unopened mail, random notes (address, file, recycle).

25. Anything that makes you sigh when you see it

Your home should support your life, not drain it.

A gentle note before you finish the year…

You don’t have to do all of this at once. Celebrate every small win and every drawer you conquer, those moments add up. But if you reach a point where you want:

• A full reset, systems that actually work for your family

• A home that stays organized instead of constantly “catching up"

  
  

...that’s where my team comes in!

When you’re ready for the kind of reset that lasts long after 2025, we’d love to help you get there.