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