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Things to Declutter in May

Things to Declutter in May
THINGS TO DECLUTTER IN MAY

If you’re wanting to declutter your home, little by little, then this post might be perfect for you! Here’s a list of 31 things to declutter in May.

THINGS TO DECLUTTER IN MAY
  1. Receipts you no longer need
  2. Bank statements you no longer need
  3. Debit and credit cards that have expired
  4. Old glasses that you never wear
  5. Junk mail
  6. Pens that don’t work anymore
  7. Glue that doesn’t work anymore
  8. Dead batteries
  9. Unused cookbooks
  10. Food that you’re not likely to use
  11. Storage containers that you’re not likely to use
  12. Tupperware containers that don’t have lids
  13. Shoes that your kids have outgrown
  14. Baby stuff if you’re not going to have any more kids
  15. Reference books if you can find the information on the internet
  16. Old photos that you could scan in and keep in digital format
  17. Photos just for the sake of it
  18. Bad memories
  19. Half-finished craft projects that your kids have forgotten about
  20. Desktop icons on your pc that you no longer use
  21. Fuzzy photos or duplicate photos that you don’t want to keep
  22. Apps on your phone that you don’t use
  23. Junk email in your inbox
  24. Unsubscribe from newsletters that are no longer of interest
  25. Half-finished DIY projects
  26. Dead plants
  27. Old paint/chemicals in your shed you never use
  28. Broken garden furniture
  29. Outdoor toys that aren’t played with anymore
  30. Broken Christmas/festive decorations
  31. Light bulbs that don’t fit any of your lighting
IF YOU NEED SOME MORE HELP…

Some people find decluttering relatively easy, others struggle. 

Maybe you’re pushed for time, are prone to hoarding, find it difficult to make decisions or just have a lot of stuff to sift through and you’re not sure where to start?

Don’t worry, these are common problems but these posts might help!

DECLUTTER PROJECTS FOR EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR

If you enjoyed this post, you might like to take a look at declutter projects for other months in the year.

Each month I suggest a series of declutter projects. I hope they help you clear the clutter in your home, little by little and create space and calm for you too!

Hop over to my post on declutter projects for every month of the year.

YOUR NEXT STEP…

I hope you enjoyed this list of things to declutter in May. There’s an item for each day of the month. If you’d like to carry on decluttering your home, your time and your life, check out my FREE Declutter Starter Kit. It’s packed full of helpful decluttering tips, projects and advice to get you started.