The New Year is a time for reflection and new beginnings, and what better way to begin than by decluttering your home? Getting rid of unnecessary items can help create a more organized, peaceful environment and make space for the beautiful and useful things that truly matter.
Whether you’re aiming for a cleaner home, a more minimalist lifestyle, or just want to start the year with a sense of renewal, here are 20 things to get rid of from your home in the New Year.
1. Old Magazines and Newspapers
Magazines and newspapers tend to pile up quickly. If you haven’t read them in months (or years!), it’s time to let them go. Recycle them or, if you’re feeling nostalgic, digitize the articles you want to keep.
2. Expired Medications
Check your medicine cabinet for expired or unused medications. Not only do they take up unnecessary space, but expired medications can also be unsafe. Dispose of them properly at a pharmacy or local take-back program.
3. Old or Unused Electronics
Old phones, chargers, and broken gadgets can clutter your space. Recycle electronics responsibly or donate items that are still functional to organizations or people who may find them useful.
4. Torn or Stained Clothes
Clothing that is torn, stained, or too small should be donated, repurposed, or recycled. If it’s beyond saving, recycle the fabric or use it for cleaning rags.
5. Old Towels and Linens
Towels and linens tend to accumulate over the years, but those frayed or stained items no longer serve their purpose. Donate them to animal shelters or recycle them into cleaning rags.
6. Excessive Food Containers
Reusable food containers can quickly accumulate, especially when you don’t have matching lids. Purge mismatched or broken containers, and keep only the ones that are in good condition and have their lids.
7. Decor That No Longer Sparks Joy
Items that no longer fit your style or décor preferences should be donated or sold. If something no longer makes you happy or fits your current living space, it’s time to let it go.
8. Old Paperwork
Sorting through old bills, receipts, and papers can be overwhelming. Shred documents you no longer need, and organize important files in a more streamlined way to reduce paper clutter.
9. Old Books
While books are wonderful treasures, old or unread books that no longer serve a purpose can be donated to libraries or sold to second-hand stores. Keep the ones that bring you joy or add value to your home.
10. Outdated Beauty Products
Check your bathroom for expired or old beauty products, such as lotions, makeup, or hair care items. Many of these have expiration dates and can lose their effectiveness or become a breeding ground for bacteria.
11. Unworn Jewelry
If you have jewelry that’s been sitting unused for years, it might be time to part with it. Sell or donate items that no longer suit your taste, and use the extra space for pieces you actually wear.
12. Old Fitness Gear
Fitness equipment that’s gathering dust can take up unnecessary space. Donate or sell gently used items like dumbbells, yoga mats, or resistance bands that you no longer use.
What about your home comfort systems? Is your heating system or water heater standing on its last legs? Perhaps you’re finally tired of looking at that old, dated bathroom. Contact Eagle Service Company today to learn how we can help you get rid of the old and bring in the new for a more beautiful, energy-efficient, and comfortable home.
