30-day declutter challenge checklist

Week 1: Kitchen & Food

• Day 1: Expired spices and herbs
• Day 2: Discard warped or lidless plastic containers
• Day 3: Cull chipped mugs and excess glassware
• Day 4: Clear junk drawer of broken pens and old receipts
• Day 5: Check pantry tins and jars past use-by date
• Day 6: Deep wipe fridge door bins and condiments
• Day 7: Donate unused small appliances and bakeware

Week 2: Living & Hallway

• Day 8: Clear front entrance shoe rack of outgrown pairs
• Day 9: Sort winter coats, umbrellas and dog leads
• Day 10: Recycle old catalogues, magazines and flyers
• Day 11: Untangle and cull redundant cables and chargers
• Day 12: Clear coffee table and side table surfaces
• Day 13: Sort bookshelf novels and donate read books
• Day 14: Tidy family board game boxes and puzzle pieces

Week 3: Wardrobes & Bedrooms

• Day 15: Discard holy socks and worn underwear
• Day 16: Donate clothes that no longer fit comfortably
• Day 17: Sort bedside table drawers and books
• Day 18: Wipe down and pair seasonal footwear
• Day 19: Cull broken coat hangers and dry cleaning bags
• Day 20: Donate excess bed sheets and flat pillows
• Day 21: Clear and vacuum under-bed storage boxes

Week 4: Bathrooms & Extras

• Day 22: Safely dispose of expired medicines at pharmacy
• Day 23: Discard separated sunscreens and old makeup
• Day 24: Cull frayed bath towels and washcloths
• Day 25: Clear under-sink cleaning supplies
• Day 26: Sort pet brushes, worn collars and pet toys
• Day 27: Clean out car glovebox, centre console and boot
• Day 28: Test and recycle dried-out stationery markers
• Day 29: Donate unused craft, yarn and hobby items
• Day 30: Drop all bagged donations off at local charity