20 Places You Probably Forgot to Declutter

Last week, I shared my 2022 Reset Checklist, which included a few of the tasks I tackle to make sure the year starts out somewhat organized. As I mentioned, I use January as my “reset month” to check a lot of these things off.

You may have figured this out by now, but I love decluttering. I’m constantly looking for places around my home to simplify. I am nowhere near (and will never become) a minimalist, but I am always trying to keep things that “spark joy” and discard the rest.

If you love decluttering, too, then this blog post is for you! As we approach the final week of January, I encourage you to skim the list and ask yourself, “When was the last time I decluttered this place in my home?” The answer may surprise you!

P.S. This is not meant to stress you out! As always, these are just suggestions if you’re a decluttering addict like me.

Here are 20 places you probably forgot to declutter.

  1. Holiday decor closet

  2. Wrapping paper supplies

  3. Pet supplies (food, clothing, toys, etc)

  4. Jewelry box

  5. Bathroom closet

  6. Medicine cabinet

  7. Under the kitchen sink

  8. The Tupperware drawer

  9. Home office desk drawers

  10. Makeup

  11. Board and card games

  12. Photos on your phone

  13. Car trunk

  14. Laundry room

  15. Off-season clothing

  16. Kids toys

  17. Spice cabinet

  18. Garage (tools, storage bins, paint cans, etc)

  19. Books

  20. Stationery