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January Challenge: House Organization and Declutter Checklist
Use this checklist to help you get your home organized, decluttered, and cleaned for the new year.
BASEMENT/STORAGE
Organize/declutter all Christmas decorations
Organize/throw out old tools (including nails, screws, etc.)
Throw out old paint cans
Declutter/throw old/unwanted items
Declutter/organize storage bins (get new bins if needed)
Donate/throw left over home remodeling items (tiles, extra wood, grout, etc.)
Throw away broken electronics (old phones, printers, etc.)
throw out/organize old cords, adapters, and extra loose items
Clean and clean out extra fridge/freezer and throw out old food
Throw out expired chemicals or cleaning products
Throw out unwanted lights or light bulbs
CLOSETS/BEDROOMS
Donate/throw away clothes/coats/shoes you no longer need or have outgrown (remember less is more)
Throw out old/worn tank tops and t-shirts
Clean out/organize all bedroom drawers
Get rid of old linens and towels
throw out/organize old socks and underwear
throw out/donate/organize hats, gloves, scarves, snow-boots (all winter-wear)
BATHROOM
Throw away expired medications
Throw away expired sunscreen
throw out/organize old makeup
Throw away old hair ties, hair pins, headbands, etc.
Throw away old hair brushes
Throw away old skin, hair, and bath and shower products
Throw away old bath toys
Get new bathmats and towels
Clean inside and out of all cabinets and drawers
Get new shower curtains
KIDS ROOM/PLAYROOM
Donate outgrown toys
Throw away broken toys
Throw away games/toys with missing pieces
Donate outgrown costumes and dress up items
Throw out/organize all art and drawing supplies
Organized/donate books
Organized toys into bins or baskets
KITCHEN
Clean and clean out fridge/freezer and throw out old food
Clean out and organize pantry
Throw out old condiments, spices, etc.)
Throw out old Tupperware or Tupperware with missing lids
Throw out miss matched plates, glasses, sets, etc.
Throw out old cleaning product and organize under the sink
Donate unused appliances
Throw out old pots and pans
Organized junk drawer
Organize all kitchen drawers
Throw out unused kitchen items (utensils, spatulas, etc)
Wipe down inside and out of all drawers and cabinets
Throw out/get new cleaning clothes, brushes, scrubbers, dusters, etc.
OFFICE
Organize/shred old documents
clean out/organize drawers
Throw out old pens, pencils, sharpies, etc.
Throw out old cords, adapters, etc.
Throw out old keys
Throw out old business cards
LIVING AREAS
Organize/sort out all drawers
Donate unwanted books
Donate/throw unwanted knickknacks
Donate/sell unwanted furniture
LAUNDRY ROOM
Throw out old detergents
Throw out old cleaning products
Throw out/get new laundry bins or baskets
Organized laundry items
PETS
Throw out old pet foods and treats
Throw out old leashes and collars
Throw away old pet toys
Throw out old medications
Throw out unwanted pet extra items (outgrown sweater, coats, snow shoes, etc.)
This creates a private checklist in your account.