Mini Decluttering Ideas for All Rooms of the House
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Decluttering any room of the house is a tall undertaking. While our decluttering calendars are great for putting a whole month toward a refreshed and organized house, you’ll no doubt have had months where finding even a little spare time for home organization has been tough.
Our mini decluttering wins checklists are great for busy schedules. There are multiple editions of this series coming for every room of the house, so be sure to check back here for more.
These checklists give you a series of simple and manageable tidying and decluttering tasks you can do quickly when you have a little spare time.
Let’s get started with the kitchen decluttering checklist below. And don’t forget we also have a 30-day kitchen deep clean printable and some info on cool kitchen organization gadgets here.
Mini Decluttering Wins (Kitchen Edition)
- Wipe the countertop.
- Wipe the stovetop.
- Empty the crumb tray from the toaster.
- Tidy the utensil area.
- Wipe cabinet handles.
- Tidy one drawer.
- Recycle old jars.
- Tidy your tea/coffee area.
- Toss 3 expired items.
- Tidy one pantry shelf.
- Fold the dish towels neatly.
- Wipe the sink area.
- Set aside one mug to give away.
- Wipe the microwave door.
- Match containers with lids.
- Wipe the fridge handle
Get the Mini Decluttering Wins (Kitchen Edition) Printable here.
Mini Decluttering Wins (Closet Edition)
- Remove unused hangers.
- Tidy one shelf.
- Pick one piece of clothing to give away.
- Tidy one drawer.
- Pick one accessory to give away.
- Fold sweaters neatly.
- Fold T-shirts neatly.
- Fold jeans neatly.
- Arrange your shoes neatly.
- Put away anything that doesn’t belong.
- Let go of one item that no longer fits or suits you.
- Take 5 min to pull a couple items you don’t love out (to give away).
- Tidy your accessories area.
- Color-sort 5 items.
- Store away one bulky item.
- Take 5 min for a quick closet reset.
Get the Mini Decluttering Wins (Closet Edition) Printable here.
Mini Decluttering (Living Room Edition)
- Remove one thing that doesn’t belong.
- Tidy the TV stand and media console.
- Put away one bulky item.
- Clear the coffee table.
- Remove any throw pillows you don’t want.
- Straighten out the remaining throw pillows.
- Fold the blankets neatly.
- Recycle any old magazines or papers.
- Remove one knick-knack you don’t need.
- Put the remotes on a tray or in a small basket.
- Gather loose items into a basket.
- Tidy the windowsills, removing extra items.
- Tidy the bookcase.
- Toss anything broken that can’t be repaired.
- Put away any other items that don’t belong.
- Tidy the room for 5 minutes.
Get the Living Room Mini Decluttering Printable here.
Mini Decluttering Wins for the Bathroom
- Recycle empty bottles (shampoo, conditioner, lotion).
- Consolidate duplicates (e.g., two open shampoo bottles in one).
- Toss old razors.
- Replace old toothbrushes.
- Toss old makeup.
- Do a 2-minute drawer declutter.
- Remove products you haven’t been using.
- Toss expired products.
- Tidy under the sink, removing 1-2 items.
- Remove any items that don’t belong in the bathroom.
- Tidy the shower caddy/products area.
- Wipe the sink and tub, removing anything extra from the ledge.
- Clear the bathroom counter, removing extra items.
- Toss one old towel or wash cloth.
- Remove decorative items you don’t want in the bathroom.
- Tidy the bathroom for 5 minutes.
Get the Mini Decluttering Wins (Bathroom Edition) Printable here.
Mini Decluttering (Entryway Edition)
- Toss one pair of worn-out/damaged shoes.
- Pick one pair of shoes you no longer wear to give away.
- Tidy the key bowl/tray, removing extra items from it.
- Toss any broken umbrellas.
- Remove the mail and leaflets and sort through it.
- Leave only things you wear daily on the coat rack.
- Put away 1-2 out-of-season items (or all if you have time).
- Remove decor items you don’t love.
- Put away all the loose items in a basket.
- Tidy the bench, removing extra items.
- Check the coat pockets and remove loose items you don’t need.
- Declutter the shopping bags, removing any you don’t need.
- Organize the accessories (hats, gloves, scarves), removing ones you don’t need.
- Straighten out the shoes.
- Take outgoing things to the car (e.g., returns).
- Tidy the entryway for 5 minutes.
Get the Mini Decluttering Wins (Entryway Edition) Printable here.
Mini Decluttering Wins (Bedroom Edition)
- Find one item to give away.
- Find one item to toss.
- Find one item to recycle.
- Find one item to move to another area.
- Repeat the ‘give-toss-recycle-move’ as many times as you need.
- Clear the nightstands of things you don’t need.
- Put any dirty clothes in the laundry.
- Put clean clothes in the closet.
- Clear the top of the dresser.
- Tidy and organize one dresser drawer at a time.
- Look under the bed for things to remove or organize.
- Remove anything that doesn’t belong in the bedroom.
- Look at the wall art and decor and keep only what you like.
- Tidy the TV area, keeping only things you need.
- Organize the phone charging area, keeping only chargers you need.
- Have a 5-minute bedroom reset every night before going to bed.
Get the Mini Decluttering for the Bedroom printable here.
Mini Decluttering Wins (Quick & Easy General Ideas)
- Pick 5 items to recycle or toss.
- Toss anything broken you can’t repair.
- Put 5 items back where they belong.
- Choose one drawer or shelf to quickly declutter.
- Clear one surface in the house.
- Start a donation box to add to as and when.
- Clear 20 photos from your phone.
- Declutter your wallet or purse.
- Choose one category of items to declutter (e.g., books, mugs, cutlery).
- Set a 10-minute timer and do what you can in that time.
- Toss 5 expired items.
- Pick one color and choose one item in that color to give away.
- Pick up your shoes and place them where they belong.
- Take 10 minutes to declutter general decor items.
- Set a 10-minute timer to sort through the mail.
- End each day with a 5-minute reset of the house.
Get the Mini Decluttering Wins Printable here.
Be sure to come back for the bedroom edition (plus more).
In the meantime, see our other cleaning printables and our organization articles and printables (including monthly&weekly decluttering printable calendars).
