Room-by-Room Summer Decluttering Checklist Everyone Needs

Spring cleaning may be behind us, but summer decluttering is just getting started. If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed by the mess that’s crept in during the cooler months—or maybe you just want to reclaim your space before the chaos of back-to-school hits—this room-by-room summer declutter is for you!

Garage/Sheds/Basements

Even if you don’t have a garage, your shed or basement or attic might be your dumping ground and now’s the time to tackle it head-on.  And if it’s something you forgot you had, chances are you don’t need it. Be ruthless!

Declutter This:

Expired or duplicate chemicals (think car oil, sprays, yard treatments)

Home project leftovers (random tiles, extra shelves, paint)

Broken or unnecessary tools and gadgets

Outgrown or unused sporting gear

Random cords, chargers, hoses—if you don’t know what they’re for, toss it!

Entryway & Mudroom

This area becomes a shoe graveyard and coat museum if we’re not careful.  So here’s a few things to look for and declutter to make space for what you’re actually using this season.

Old flip-flops and mismatched shoes

Outgrown kids’ shoes and cleats

Coats and jackets that are torn, out of style, or no longer fit

Reusable shopping bags (keep only a few favorites!)

Backyard & Outdoor Storage

Whether you have a patio, deck, or just a small balcony, outdoor stuff adds up fast!  And let’s face it – it’s hard to relax and  enjoy the great outdoors while staring at mountains of clutter.  Here’s a few thing to you should declutter for the season:

Expired sunscreen and bug spray

Moldy or deflated pool toys

Grimy BBQ tools (hello, tetanus risk!)

Duplicate or broken plant pots

Coolers you don’t use

Kitchen

Your fridge, freezer, and pantry deserve a little summer love too.

Declutter This:

Freezer-burned burgers or old popsicles

Expired condiments (especially milk- or egg-based dressings)

Takeout sauces and condiment packets

Pantry items that are stale or you just don’t like

Tip: Use bins to group condiments together so you can easily grab and go for outdoor meals (and it’s easy to put away too!)

Closet Clean-Out

It’s time to dress for this season of life and that means that if it doesn’t fit your body or your lifestyle, why is it still hanging there?  It’s time to get rid of:

Clothes that don’t fit (no more “someday” pants!)

Dresses that wrinkle easily or don’t make you feel fabulous

Shoes that hurt, slide, or don’t match anything

Duplicate or “meh” pieces

Bathing suits you don’t love (or have lost their elasticity)

Paper Clutter

Paper is one of those things that tends to pile up quickly !  This time of year, it’s good to go through and get rid of:

School artwork and calendars from earlier this year

Flyers, expired coupons, and catalogs

Notebooks, random scribbles, and paperwork you no longer need

Tip: For memory keepsakes use a simple bin to store them and then ditch the rest guilt-free!

Summer Declutter BINGO!

Want to make this fun? Print off a Summer Decluttering Bingo sheet (yep, I’ve got a free one linked below!) and it’s got 20 things to declutter this summer. aim to cross off as many items as you can.

☀️Summer Decluttering Checklist: Get Your Free Declutter Checklist Printable Here

You deserve a home that feels good this summer!

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