The Ultimate Decluttering Checklist (Room-by-Room Guide)
Decluttering your entire home can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. With this simple room-by-room checklist, you’ll know exactly where to start, what to do, and how to finish strong. Let’s tackle it together, one space at a time.
🏠 Why Use a Checklist?
- Keeps you focused
- Prevents burnout
- Lets you see progress clearly
- Great for weekend projects or daily mini sessions
✅ Room-by-Room Decluttering Checklist
🛋️ Living Room
- Clear coffee table + wipe down
- Sort through magazines, books, remote controls
- Remove clutter from TV stand & shelves
- Fold blankets, arrange cushions
- Declutter side tables or storage boxes
🍽️ Kitchen
- Clear counters of unused appliances
- Sort utensil drawers – toss duplicates
- Clean out fridge + expired food
- Wipe and organize pantry shelves
- Toss or donate unused gadgets
🛏️ Bedroom
- Declutter nightstands
- Fold and put away clothes
- Check under the bed
- Clear top of dressers
- Organize closet (see dedicated post)
🚿 Bathroom
- Toss expired products
- Wipe sink area + remove extras
- Declutter medicine cabinet
- Sort makeup, tools, and toiletries
- Add baskets/trays for grouping items
🧸 Kids Room / Playroom
- Toss broken toys or missing parts
- Rotate unused toys
- Sort books & puzzles
- Use bins or baskets for quick cleanup
🧺 Laundry Room
- Organize detergents and cleaning supplies
- Wipe down washer/dryer
- Store loose socks or mismatched items
- Remove anything that doesn’t belong
🧠 Pro Tips:
- Use a timer (10–30 minutes max per area)
- Bring a donation box with you
- Don’t overthink – if it’s broken, outdated, or unused… let it go
📥 Bonus: Download the Printable Version
Want to check things off physically? Download the Printable Decluttering Checklist PDF and keep it handy during your tidy-up sessions.