Get Rid Of Clutter 15 Minutes
At A Time Hall Of Fame
Below is a list of tasks that can help you get rid of clutter 15 minutes of time, or items to consider decluttering. Plus there's a hall of fame showing success stories to get inspired by what others have accomplished.
Clutter can be insidious in the negative effects it has on our homes and lives. We may not realize it at the time but it burdens us both physically and psychologically.
That's why we have to get it out of our homes.
Both the 52 Week Organized Home Challenge and the Declutter 365 Missions are designed to work, in conjunction, to help you slowly but steadily rid yourself of excess junk.
Below are some of the general suggestions for decluttering missions and items to not forget to visit in your quest to lighten the load in your home, that didn't really fit into another category.
Whether you've done these missions when I've scheduled them during the year, or any other time doesn't really matter to me. I just want to celebrate your success, so here's your chance to show off some before and after pictures when you've done one of the missions. If you're ready to share now click here to begin!
Get This Miscellaneous Decluttering Checklist + 32 Other Decluttering Checklists For Your Home
Right now you're decluttering your home, and there's a lot of items to declutter.
I've done the hard work of breaking down these tasks into smaller more manageable steps for you, so you don't get overwhelmed or worry you're forgetting a task, and you can go at the pace you want, whether that's fast or slow.
In addition, you can tackle these decluttering tasks in whatever order you want when you use these checklists!
General Decluttering Missions:
The decluttering missions you may want to tackle, or items you may want to get rid of include:
- Set up a donate (and perhaps a sell) box or bags to serve as a collection station, and then donate or sell regularly to get that stuff out of the house!
- Create a central home recycling center
- Create satellite recycling centers throughout the house
- Make sure trash cans placed throughout house
- Use template for weekly errands and shopping lists
- Batteries
- Musical instruments
- Vases
- Gather all medicines, vitamins into central location
- Expired medications, vitamins (here's how to dispose of medications)
- Make sure have adequate first aid kit contents
- Traveling medication and first aid kit supplies
- Prepare for emergencies
- Create 72 hour emergency supplies kit for your home
- Have fire extinguishers placed throughout house
- Create area to place keys and other items as come in door
- Entryway or foyer
- Mudroom or back entrance to home
- Living and/or family room
- Clear space for morning launch pad for family members
- Hallways
- Light bulbs
- Clear off dining room table
- Candles
- Table linens and napkins
- Linen closet
- Create storage area for excess toiletries, paper goods
- Purse (clear out trash, lighten so not so heavy)
- Wallet
- Briefcase, workout bags and/or other bags you carry regularly
- Car's interior
- Car's trunk
- Car's glove compartment
- Add storage area in car for reusable grocery bags
- Add car emergency kit
- Suitcases and luggage
- Pet supplies and toys
- Stairs (and under the stairs storage area)
- Rugs (from throughout house, including bathroom, mudroom, etc.)
- Create area for mending broken objects
- Umbrellas
- China cabinet, buffet and/or sideboard
- China
- Silver items
- Restaurant and takeout menus
- Clear space for family calendar
- Create home inventory (use checklist to make sure don't forget anything)
- Fill out home inventory forms
General Decluttering Hall Of Fame
Here are the hall of submissions received so far:
If you're ready right now you can skip down to share your success with me now.
 Treasures & Surprises Found |
 Set Up Clutter Donation & Selling Boxes |
 Schedule A Donation Pick Up |
 Declutter Flat Surface |
 Declutter Broken Objects |
 Declutter Entryway |
 Declutter Shoes From Entryway |
 Key Organizer Ideas |
 Declutter Mudroom |
 Declutter Hallway |
 Declutter Coat Closet |
 Declutters Stairs & Under Stairs |
 Declutter Living Room |
 Declutter Under & In Between Couch Cushions |
 Declutter Decorative Pillows |
 Declutter Dining Room Table |
 Declutter Tablecloths, Napkins & Placemats |
 Declutter China & Silver |
 China Cabinet Or Hutch |
 Dining Room |
 Declutter Rugs & Mats |
 Declutter Vases & Flower Pots |
 Declutter Trophies & Awards |
 Declutter Candles |
 Declutter Party Supplies |
 Declutter Collections & Collectibles |
 Declutter Kids Collectibles & Collections |
 Get Rid Of Baby Clutter |
 Declutter Pet Supplies |
 Pet Organization Tips |
 Declutter Medicines |
 Organize Medication & First Aid Supplies |
 Create Emergency Supplies Kit |
 Declutter Emergency Supplies |
 Create Car Emergency Kit |
 Declutter Car Interior |
 Declutter Car Trunk |
 Declutter Glove Box |
 Declutter Bags {Gym, Work Or Diaper} |
 Declutter Purse |
 Declutter Wallet |
 Declutter Key Ring & Loose Keys |
 Musical Instruments |
 How & Where To Recycle Batteries |
 Appliance Disposal & Removal Guide |
 Declutter Fitness & Sports Equipment |
 Luggage |
 Declutter Storage Containers |
 Home Recycling Bin & Containers {Part 1} |
 Home Recycling Containers {Part 2} |
 Declutter Reusable Shopping Bags |
 Place Home Recycle Bins In Key Locations |
 Place Trash Bins In Key Locations |
 Develop Trash Day Routine |
 Video Or Photos Of Home Contents |
 Opt Out & Stop Telemarketing Calls |
More Resources To Declutter Your Entire Home
Clutter rarely just accumulates in one area of your home, but instead with time can overfill your entire home.
Follow the Declutter 365 plan to get your whole house decluttered, one small step at a time, over the course of the year, and see fantastic results that you can maintain year after year!
Start with my free gift to you, a 12 month declutter calendar (a $20 value), which lists 365 different decluttering missions that will transform your whole house.
The step by step plan laid out in the calendar will guide you through the process of removing physical clutter, digital clutter and even set up foundational routines and habits for your home, to make it clutter free and organized from now on.
You can also get additional services to help you succeed with the Declutter 365 plan, including receiving daily text messages about each day's mission, planner stickers, and joining a private and exclusive Facebook group devoted to helping encourage and motivate you as you work through the daily and weekly tasks.
You can learn more about Declutter 365 products here.
Join The Getting Clutter Free In 15 Minutes A Day Hall Of Fame
Have you participated in one of the Declutter Your Home In 15 Minutes A Day Missions, either while it was running for the day or when it was convenient for you?
Are you proud of your accomplishments and want to show the world what you decluttered today, and are getting out of your home?
Here's your chance to tell me about it. Pictures are highly encouraged, but you can also just write a description of what you decluttered too (note you've got to at least explain what we're seeing in the picture you upload).
You can send up to four pictures in each submission.
Get Rid Of Clutter Hall Of Fame
Here are the Hall of Fame submissions that have already been submitted.
Check these out to get inspired about what others have accomplished with the power of 15 minutes a day.
Pet Organization Ideas & Tips
Here is a round up of tips and ideas for pet organization, submitted by readers who've been working on the Organize Pet Supplies Challenge here on …
How To Declutter Pet Supplies & Toys
Today's mission is to declutter pet supplies and pet toys from your home.
This mission is designed to be done while working through the …
How To Make Your Home Inventory Video Or Photos
Today's mission (as well as tomorrow's) is to make your home inventory video or take your photos of items within your home.
This mission …
Medicine Disposal & First Aid Supplies Clutter Removal Tips
Today's mission is to declutter expired and unused medicines, and then use proper medicine disposal techniques to get rid of this clutter.
…
How {And Why} To Replenish & Declutter Emergency Supplies
Today's mission is to replenish or declutter your emergency supplies that you've accumulated in previous years, such as if you've done the 52 Week …
How To Declutter Old Trophies, Medals & Awards {Including How To Donate & Recycle Them}
Today's mission is to declutter old trophies, medals and awards from your home.
This mission encompasses awards you've received as a child, such …
How To Declutter Memorabilia & Keepsakes
Today's mission is to declutter memorabilia and keepsakes from your home, but don't panic when you read this, I don't think you should get rid of …
How To Declutter Luggage, Suitcases & Bags
Today's mission is to declutter luggage, suitcases and bags, such as duffels, backpacks, and garment bags from your home. As always, you're not …
Declutter Broken Objects {& Create Area To Hold Broken Stuff For Mending}
Today's mission is to declutter broken objects throughout your house.
I want you to go through each room of your home quickly, and look for things …
How To Declutter Rugs & Floor Mats
Today's mission is to declutter rugs, and similar floor coverings, such as floor mats, throughout your home that you don't want or need anymore.
For …
How To Declutter A Flat Surface {And Keep It That Way}
Today's mission is to declutter a flat surface in your home that seems to accumulate clutter, quickly.
We all seem to have one, or more, flat …
Place Trash Bins Throughout House {15 Minute Mission}
Today's Declutter 365 mission is to make sure you've placed trash bins throughout your house wherever they're needed.
This extremely simple …
Declutter Glove Box {Plus Items To Store In Your Glove Compartment}
Today's mission is to declutter your glove box, removing trash and things that don't belong, and then restocking it using the list I've provided below …
How To Declutter Your Car Interior & Keep It That Way
Today's mission is to declutter your car's interior, removing trash and anything that does not belong there.
This mission is designed to be …
How To Declutter Wallet & Keep It That Way
Today's mission is to declutter your wallet. We're going to get rid of all the stuff that shouldn't be in there so you can easily find and access …
How To Declutter Candles
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter candles.
If you don't have many candles in your home you might find this mission a bit odd, but …
How To Declutter Your Living Room
Today's mission is to declutter your living room. In fact, we've been working on our living room all week long so far, and will continue for the …
Clean & Declutter Under Couch & Between Couch Cushions
Today's decluttering mission is to clean and declutter under the couch and in between the couch cushions.
This mission is designed to be …
How To Get Rid Of Hallway Clutter
Today's mission is to get rid of hallway clutter, either around your entryway or wherever else in your home you've got a hall.
This mission …
Key Organizer Ideas & Solutions: Never Misplace Your Keys Again!
What is something people often misplace? Whenever we think of this question one of the first answers that comes to our mind is keys.
If you don't …
How To Declutter Musical Instruments
Today's mission is to declutter musical instruments. This is one of those kind of random missions that either applies to you or doesn't. But I put …
How To Declutter Vases
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter vases and flower pots. This seems like the perfect mission for spring, since flowers are finally starting …
Place Home Recycle Bins In Key Locations {15 Minute Mission}
Today's mission is to place small home recycle bins in key locations of your home to encourage recycling.
In the Declutter 365 calendar I've referred …
How To Declutter Your Dining Room Table
Today's decluttering mission is to declutter and clear off your dining room table.
This mission is designed to be done while working on the …
How To Declutter Your Car Trunk {Plus Items To Store In There}
Today's mission is to declutter your car trunk, removing trash and items that don't belong so that you aren't carrying around excess items all the …
Declutter Key Ring & Loose Keys Around Your Home
Today's mission is to declutter your key ring and loose keys around your home.
This mission is designed to be done while working on the …
How To Declutter Your Purse & Keep It That Way
Today's mission is to declutter your purse, the one you carry regularly. This task should be relatively quick, but your back will definitely thank …
How To Set Up A Clutter Donation Box In Your Home
The first decluttering mission of the New Year is to set up a clutter donation box, or collection station in your home to place anything you decide you …
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