Declutter Your Apartment: What’s OK to Throw Away

A lot of people are afraid to let go of things because they might need them at some point in the future. They hold on to old shoes and paper towels, even if their apartment is already jam-packed with junk. Just between you and me, all those items can be replaced should a need arise. It’s okay to throw away stuff you won’t need should a need arise.

Here’s a list of things you can throw away:

Clothes

Clothing is one of the most common items that people hold on to even when they don’t need them. When you’re decluttering your apartment, be ruthless and get rid of any clothes you haven’t worn in the past year. If you’re hesitant to let go of an item, ask yourself these questions:

• Will I wear this item in the next year?
• Do I look good in this item?
• Is this item comfortable?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

Shoes

Shoes are another common item that people tend to hang on to, even when they don’t need them. When decluttering your apartment, be ruthless and get rid of any shoes you haven’t worn in the past year. If you’re hesitant to let go of an item, ask yourself these questions:

• Will I wear this shoe in the next year?
• Do I look good in this shoe?
• Is this shoe comfortable?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

Books

Books are a common item that people tend to hang on to, even when they don’t need them. When decluttering your apartment, be ruthless and get rid of any books you haven’t read in the past year. If you’re hesitant to let go of an item, ask yourself these questions:

• Will I read this book in the next year?
• Do I like this book?
• Is this book interesting?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

Kitchen appliances and gadgets

Kitchen appliances and gadgets can be some of the most challenging items to get rid of. After all, you might need them one day, right? Wrong! If you haven’t used an appliance or gadget in the past year, get rid of it. Here are some questions to help you decide if you should keep an appliance or gadget:

• Have I used this appliance or gadget in the past year?
• Does this appliance or gadget work well?
• Is this appliance or gadget easy to use?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

Furniture

Furniture is what we use to sit or sleep on in our house. You might want to get rid of some furniture if you don’t have enough room in your apartment. But be careful before getting rid of any furniture, because you might need it later on.

Electronics

When decluttering your apartment, be ruthless and get rid of any electronics you haven’t used in the past year. If you’re hesitant to let go of an item, ask yourself these questions:

• Have I used this electronic device in the past year?
• Does this electronic device work well?
• Is this electronic device easy to use?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

DVDs and CDs

DVDs and CDs are things you can get rid of if they haven’t been used in a year. If you’re not sure, ask these questions:

1. Have I used this DVD or CD in the past year?

2. Does this DVD or CD work well?

3. Is this DVD or CD easy to use?

Paperwork

Paperwork can be one of the most difficult things to get rid of when decluttering your apartment. You might need some of it, but you don’t need all of it. Here are some questions to help you decide if you should keep paperwork:

• Do I need this paperwork?
• Is this paperwork easy to find?
• Can I access this paperwork online?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

Sports equipment

Sports equipment can be difficult to get rid of, especially if you’re a sports enthusiast. But if you haven’t used the equipment in the past year, it’s time to let it go. Here are some questions to help you decide if you should keep sports equipment:

• Do I use this piece of sports equipment often?
• Does this piece of sports equipment work well?
• Is this piece of sports equipment easy to use?

If the answer to any of those questions is no, then get rid of it!

Artwork, wall hangings, mementos, photos, etc.

Some people like to have pictures or things from when they were younger to look at. They might call this art. Some people also like to have things on the wall or special things to remember good times. These things are nice to have, but they can take up a lot of space. If you don’t have the space in your apartment for these items, then it’s time to let them go!

Summary

This article highlights what you should keep or get rid of when decluttering your apartment. This includes a few questions that will help you decide which items they should let go of so their home can be more manageable and enjoyable! These items are important to have, but it is also important to have the space for them in order to maintain a clean and organized living environment.

Do you have more items to throw away? Leave a comment below and let us know!