Order on the outside is a sign of order on the inside. If you are surrounded by chaos, then most likely there is confusion in your thoughts too. By clearing the space around us, we create the prerequisites for establishing our inner peace.
According to the Vedas, establishing and maintaining order in the house is the dharma or duty of a woman. Home comfort and cleanliness at the energetic level create the basis for well-being in, for unhindered movement, which brings material and spiritual benefits to the house, opens up opportunities for prosperity and.
Therefore, starting with putting things in order and creating comfort around us, we take a step towards positive changes in our lives, regardless of in what area we want to improve something.
The first and most fundamental task in achieving order is to getting rid of junk . By the word “trash” I mean not only outright junk and old things. This is a generalized concept that includes all NOT necessary items, items that we do not use for a long time, but continue to store, items that do not have an aesthetic value. Something that definitely does not decorate our home. Unfortunately, such things are better than others at attracting new unnecessary things, new rubbish. And grow to critical sizes.
In America, where the average family owns a small home, this phenomenon of “cluttering” has become widespread. People suffer from excess consumption syndrome - they buy absolutely unnecessary and useless things, clothes, furniture and other utensils at sales, even on credit. Very often this becomes an obsessive, painful idea, and, growing to incredible proportions, the accumulated junk begins to push the owners themselves out of the house. Consultants for getting rid of trash and organizing the home are already working hard there and making great money.
In our country, too, there are historical prerequisites that subconsciously determine our craving for collecting. They go back to the distant wartime, which was replaced by post-war construction and, finally, perestroika. Many of us remember very well the times of total shortages, empty shelves and goods on coupons “no more than 2 per person,” advice in Rabotnitsa magazines about what can be made from old tights, and books that could only be purchased by returning waste paper Times when, in order to dress fashionably and not like everyone else, you had to know how to sew and... And although those times are long gone, the collective unconscious memory determines our behavior to this day. We don’t know how to part with used clothes with a light heart - “it will be good for the dacha”, we save it “for a rainy day”, we don’t raise our hand to throw out those things that we objectively no longer need. But we need to learn this. And understanding the causes of the problem should help you consciously change your attitude.
How to get rid of junk. Let's start cleaning.
No matter how strange it may sound, we look at our home with completely different eyes from which an uninterested person from the outside looks. It’s as if we are wearing rose-colored glasses. We don't even notice many unnecessary, unattractive things and clutter. We sincerely believe that everything is not so bad. And that is why they are unable to act adequately. And not at all because we don’t want change.
First of all, we need to soberly assess the scale of the work. Of course, you probably know where the problem areas are in your home. But more often than not, our eyes get used to the situation, and we stop noticing those obvious things that a guest visiting our home for the first time will immediately notice. For example, a shelf overly filled with books and other trinkets, or a ridiculous collection of elephants that seems very cute to us. Or a chair littered with clothes, or a stack of magazines and newspapers pushed into the far corner. Or a plinth that has come off in the corner. That's why, first try to look at each room through the eyes of a stranger, and mark what comes to mind. Do this exercise periodically. I think more than one discovery awaits you.
Only a home free from unnecessary things can be truly cozy and have good energy. Emptiness, free space, clean air are the main conditions for vital energy to move in the house.
Any rubbish and disorder collects not only dust, but also on a subtle level negativity, negative emotions, an aura of bad events, creates a stagnant, oppressive atmosphere that pulls us back, and can cause quarrels and conflicts out of nowhere.
That's why, Every time you get rid of an old unnecessary thing, mentally imagine that you are taking a step towards bright and joyful changes in your life, towards happiness and prosperity. With a feeling of gratitude and a smile, you can give away, sell or throw away the item that has served you. If you learn to experience joyful emotions from the cleansing process, then you can consider that half the work is already done. Then you yourself will get the taste, and, having felt the favorable atmosphere of cleanliness, you will not be able to live differently.
Trash or treasure?
In fact, the only way to get rid of unnecessary things is to “find and neutralize”, or rather, recognize and throw away. But if everything is so simple, then why do we still keep it? The fact is that we have not yet identified these numerous things as junk. After all, in themselves they are not even bad. But we don't need them anymore.
For example, when I began to closely examine the contents of my apartment in order to get rid of unnecessary things, I discovered that the trash was skillfully disguised as something very valuable.
Check if you have:
1. Sentimental trash.
Greeting cards received on various occasions, love or friendly letters, souvenirs and gifts given for Valentine's Day or New Year (candles and figurines in the form of the symbol of the year, hearts, doves, etc.). This also includes old diaries that I periodically kept, starting in school.
Keep one folder or box where you collect only the most valuable and original congratulations. And get rid of the rest with a light heart.
2. Nostalgic trash.
This category includes printouts of my theses, which I prepared and defended while still a student at the university, then studying at the Faculty of Further Education, as well as projects that I was working on at that time and numerous notebooks with lectures. Apparently, the memories of those days, my labor costs when working on projects and the subjective value of these papers did not allow me to throw them away all this time. And, to be honest, I got rid of my school notes only 5 years after graduating from school, although during this period I never turned to them for information.
Here it is very important to honestly answer the question - what are the real chances that you will need some of these papers in the near future. After all, if you have lived quietly without them in recent years, then you probably will not suffer at all from their absence in the future.
Fortunately, we live in the age of electronics. Therefore, if you do not want to lose information, you can always convert it into electronic form using a scanner. And keep for yourself only a couple of disks or flash drives with archived information. Of course it will take some time, but it will be worth it.
3. Information junk.
- books that have accumulated over time,
— magazines, which I really like to look through sometimes, I absolutely don’t know how to throw them away, but I buy them from time to time,
- video cassettes with films, CDs with music, photographs, various information,
- old photographic films.
I really love to read books, and I’ll probably never be able to throw the book in the trash. However, books also need sorting. It's up to you to decide whether you want to keep all the works of the classics that are on the shelves of 80% of people born and lived in the USSR.
My parents have a selection like this. I dream that when I have my own big house, I will definitely allocate a room for a good home library, with large bookshelves.
If such sentiments are not your thing, you can easily sell these works through a second-hand bookstore or simply take them to your local library.
Without regret, I part with “one day” books - detective stories, novels, etc. I take something to the dacha to read on the beach, I give something away to friends, sometimes I leave a read book on a train, plane or airport - let the next person read it bored passenger.
Leave in your library only those books that are worthy of being read more than once and by more than one person.
Magazines- my weakness. My husband has reproached me more than once for having a large collection of them. If it were up to him, he would quickly decide their fate.
And although I have parted with most of the old publications, I admit that I still have work to do in this direction. Some of my collections moved to the dacha, some I took with me on the road and never brought back, some I gave to my husband - they have a book-crossing cabinet at work. (Book crossing is a book exchange, a place where you can bring your books and take others in return). The thought that someone would be happy to look through them brought me relief. By the way, you can arrange such a book-crossing cabinet in your office - what is trash for one person is treasure for another.
In general, I came across one piece of advice that seemed very practical to me - read a magazine with scissors to cut, hem and save only useful information. This way you can save 80% of space, and also organize it by topic, making a convenient catalog.
Analysis disks, videotapes and other electronic media takes a lot of time. That is why it is especially important to sort, organize, and sign all the disks well once, so that if necessary, you will know what is where. During the analysis, I discovered that 30% of all CDs became unusable, did not load, etc. Which once again made me think about proper archiving. It is better to duplicate archives of important records on a flash drive or hard drive. I also got rid of video cassettes and movie discs, since now it is possible to store these files even more compactly.
Old photographic films Of course, you can’t throw it away. Digitize your photos. This can be done in a large photo studio. And they will remain as a keepsake for your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
4. Souvenir trash.
I travel quite a lot. Vacations, business trips, new places - all this inspires me. Traveling is what makes me happy. Every time I return from a new country, I bring souvenirs with me. Not many, just a couple. And I put them on the mantelpiece - huge shells, incense, photo frames, angels, candlesticks and other little things. Imagine my surprise when I decided to free up space and put all these “little things” into my plastic suitcase. It barely closed! But I didn’t even notice that it was time for me to stop. I made a decision, and now I bring from my trips only the same fridge magnets with a local flavor. And instead of another elephant, I began to buy something to decorate the house and create comfort - beautiful bamboo napkins, a small lamp or covers for decorative pillows in an oriental style. And memory, and benefit, and beauty. What to do with old souvenirs? I’ll probably try to use them somehow for needlework or crafts, or maybe give them as a gift.
5. Useless trash.
There are things that are necessary and good in themselves. But not for me personally. This happens especially often with gifts. Someone gives something from the heart. But I don’t need this stuff on my farm. Or do I already have something similar. I think you know what I mean. Vases, candlesticks, kitchen utensils and more.
Is it possible to re-gift an unwanted gift? Probably yes, if you are absolutely sure that someone else needs it. But most often I just ask my friends and family if they need this item? And I give it away just like that, for no reason.
6. Things for a special occasion.
Some of the things I kept I rarely used. They seemed to be for a special occasion, a celebration, or a special event. But some time ago, I stopped taking care of them. Why not make a special occasion today and drink wine from the Bohemian crystal that I brought from the Czech Republic? Who knows, maybe this special occasion will not come. You have to live. And beautiful things will help you better taste every moment. And it doesn’t matter if something breaks, gets damaged or gets dirty. There will be a reason to buy something else no less interesting. And the dishes break, fortunately.
7. Unsuccessful purchases and discounted items.
Sales, sales... I also found several things in my closet that I never wore. Now is the time to make a decision about these things - start wearing them, give them away, donate them, or put them up for sale through Avito.ru?
If I don't find a reason to wear things in the next month, then I will decisively get rid of it. And I'm not worried about it.
8. Used junk.
It would seem the simplest thing. But some things, even in a worn-out state, are so loved by us that we continue to wear them and do not appreciate how we look in them from the outside. So, I wore one T-shirt at home, even when my little daughter made small holes in it with her little finger. And this applies not only to clothes. See if it's time to update your tea set or frying pan, replace bed linen or towels? It's time to get rid of unnecessary things in this category. To let something new and beautiful into your life.
Now I’ve reached my dressing room... But this is the topic of a separate post. So - soon a detailed debriefing...more precisely, cabinets.
And finally, one practical exercise . How to get rid of junk and unnecessary things.
IMPORTANT. It must be performed from this day for a MONTH every day at the same time (choose a convenient one - before bed or after getting up, or another, the main thing is to clearly link it to some kind of daily ritual so as not to forget).
Exercise "Magic Basket".
Take an empty laundry basket (an empty box, bag, etc. will do). Your task is as quickly as possible within 5 minutes, moving around the apartment, collect it 15 things which you will get rid of. Don’t stop, don’t think, and don’t look at the objects you pick up. Just follow your first impression. Count out loud.
Do this exercise daily for a month. After this, evaluate the result - perhaps it is worth extending this cleanliness campaign.
And, the very last thing... Treat yourself to watching a fun but educational cartoon from Smeshariki. TRASH OR TREASURE. ©
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Usually, when people are cleaning, they don’t think about the fact that by throwing out unnecessary things, they are doing two useful things at once. Every unnecessary or broken thing takes us away from success in all areas of life.
Previously, we wrote about the energy of old things that need to be disposed of correctly. These tips are based on knowledge of the Eastern philosophy of Feng Shui, which helps make your home cleaner and more favorable for living in it.
The danger of old things
Not only Feng Shui says that old things have no place in the house. Popular signs also say that you need to get rid of trash and everything that can no longer be useful to you.
According to Eastern practitioners, unnecessary or old things can in some specific way make your home less suitable for circulating positive Qi energy. Everything around us is in harmony, but what we don’t need accumulates negativity and takes away positive energy from the house. In this case, the person’s aura suffers greatly, becoming depleted and losing its strength.
How does decluttering help?
Each discarded item in its own way directs our life in the right direction. For example:
- Old furniture is a powerful magnet for failure, illness and bad mood. By throwing away old chairs, tables, cabinets, beds, you are also throwing away your health problems. Don't be stingy, because accumulating clutter isn't about saving or being smart. An exception may be a rarity, but its energy is similar, so find a place for it where people do not live, at least temporarily. After you've cleared out the clutter, rearrange your furniture to create harmony.
- Also pay attention to unnecessary financial papers. If your TV is long out of warranty, throw away the receipt. The same applies to tickets, overdue financial papers, housing bills, and so on. All this deprives you of monetary luck, which is very important in our lives. This also includes torn wallets, old bank cards, tickets - everything that has at least some relation to the money already spent.
- Now that you've taken care of your health and money, throw away or repair any electronics that don't work. Old, non-functional headphones prevent you from “hearing” your loved ones and yourself, depriving you of intuition. An old TV attracts evil spirits, and non-working mobile phones have an extremely negative impact on mutual understanding in the family.
- Also throw away any dishes that are broken or seriously damaged. This also includes everything glass: windows, decorations, mirrors. Damaged items of this type are very dangerous for love balance, for health, and can also be used by someone to cause damage.
Feng Shui is a universal teacher in the struggle for success and good mood. Finish this home cleansing ritual by creating or purchasing a longevity and good luck talisman. We wrote earlier about all such talismans related to Eastern philosophy. Be happy, don't hoard old things and don't forget to push the buttons and
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The longer a person lives in one place, the more unnecessary things he accumulates: cute souvenirs, boxes of equipment, old things that should have been thrown away a long time ago, and other garbage that “may come in handy.” The famous blogger Leo Babauta, who promotes minimalism as a lifestyle, also suffered from this bad habit of accumulating mountains of junk at home, but he managed to get rid of it. Read his advice on how to “declutter” your home and why every person should do it.
One of my favorite habits I've picked up since making a life change nine years ago is keeping my home tidy without accumulating clutter. Now I understand that I always hated clutter, but I didn’t let myself think about it, because such thoughts were unpleasant.
The thought of having to clean up so much stuff just scared me, and I always found something to do or suddenly felt tired - in general, I procrastinated.
But then I decided to get rid of the trash after all; Gradually, one pile of things at a time, I began to clean the house, and everything worked out. It was just a revelation, mainly because I didn't realize I could do it until I did it. What’s even more surprising and wonderful is that along with the trash, irritation and devastation disappeared from my life.
That is, putting the house in order meant not just cleanliness, but also a peaceful life in the spirit of minimalism. Now I spend less time cleaning, maintaining order and even finding the things I need. I spend less money on things and keep less things. I hardly get attached to things.
Here is a little guide for everyone who has been wanting to get rid of junk in their home. Of course, this process will not be instantaneous, and it cannot even be called quick - it may take months before your home gets rid of junk. But if you do it right, the process will be exciting and fun, and will ultimately lead you to inner freedom and empowerment.
1. Start small
The mountains of junk can be overwhelming, so we put off clearing it out until later, which never comes. The best thing I could think of to do was to concentrate on one small point in the house and start from there.
A good example is a kitchen set, table or shelf. Clear everything at the intended point, leaving only what is really needed. Carefully put the items you need back and sort the rest. Something will have to be thrown away, something else will have to be donated or sold. Sorting will take you only 10 minutes, and you can give away things that you won’t need later.
2. Take it apart piece by piece
So, you have cleared a small part of the house from junk. Great, you will feel proud of yourself and pleasure from the task completed. But what about the rest of the house? It's still full of junk. Spend 10 minutes a day on this activity, or more if your enthusiasm awakens.
If you have free time on the weekend, you can get a lot of work done and a lot more cleaning done than on weekdays. If you want, you can even spend the entire weekend clearing out the trash.
3. Use a simple method
Place all items from one area of the house, such as all the drawers in your desk, into one pile. Take one thing out of the pile and ask yourself: “Do I love her? Am I using it? If not, then feel free to throw it away. The main thing is not to put off the decision until later.
If the answer is yes, find her a specific place, her “home.” If you love something or really need it, it deserves to have its own place where you return it every time you use it.
As soon as you decide on one thing, take out the next one and repeat it all over again. If you work fast and make quick decisions, you can sort through a bunch of stuff in 10 minutes (unless the pile is huge, of course).
4. Put it in the trunk immediately
Items that are no longer needed should leave your home as soon as possible. To do this, put them in a bag and in the trunk of your car. On occasion, you will throw them away or give them to someone else. If you don't have a car, place bags of unnecessary items next to the door so you don't forget to throw them away.
5. Talk to your family (roommates)
If you live with other people, they will be surprised when you start decluttering. You should talk to them before you start. Explain why you are doing this and let them be involved in making decisions about things too.
There is no need to pressure or persuade, just try to talk, tell, maybe show this article. If they don't agree, that's okay. Remove your personal trash, just your things, and show them the results. Perhaps when they see all the benefits, they will agree to change.
6. Track your resistance
In the process of getting rid of junk, you will most likely experience internal resistance. Even if you don't use an item, when the time comes to get rid of it, there may be a strong reluctance to do so.
For example, it could be a photo of a loved one, a gift from a family member, mementos from a wedding or travel, or something else. It's amazing how we associate objects with memories and love for other people.
In fact, there is no love in these useless things - it is within you. So getting rid of clutter, leaving only feelings inside, is a useful practice.
7. Enjoy the process
If you start to see decluttering as just another boring chore, you won't make any progress. Most likely, you will come up with excuses to get rid of this unnecessary routine.
Instead, think of decluttering as a liberating process, a step toward inner fullness and clarity. Smile while sorting and throwing away unnecessary things, focus on your breathing, on your body, on your movements, on your feelings about the things you are sorting. This is a useful practice, and I recommend that every person do it.
These steps won't help you get rid of clutter in one weekend. But you can enjoy the process until you completely get rid of the clutter and your home is transformed. You'll love these changes as much as I do.
For those who have not yet done a big summer cleaning, here are practical tips on how to get rid of junk from The Life Creative portal editor and interior stylist Chris Carroll.
Throwing all the trash out of the house... is easier said than done. According to my observations, this activity causes a storm of emotions and sentimental memories, and getting rid of old things and memories is, to put it mildly, not easy. Meanwhile, the benefits of a clean home are endless. Many people don’t even realize the impact a cluttered home can have on their mood. The feeling of being trapped, the feeling of being weighed down are sure symptoms that the number of things has exceeded reasonable limits.
Pull it all out
Select the room you want to start with and take out all the items from the closets, chests of drawers, baskets and tables that are located there. It's important to take everything out, even recent purchases, so you can evaluate how much stuff you actually have. I would suggest tackling this early in the morning and maybe even calling on friends or family members to help. You have a lot of work ahead of you (you can split it into a couple of days).
You may have to use the floor of the hallway or the next room because the next thing you need to do is sort all the things and the space in the room where they were stored may not be enough.
Divide all things into three piles: “throw away”, “keep” and “give away”. You can add one more category: “incomprehensible”, things from which you will sort out at the very end, when your sentimentality has diminished and your determination to get rid of things has become stronger.
What to throw away and what to keep?
Remember, the more junk you throw away, the more peaceful your life will be. It will be hard at first, but as you sort things out, remember your goal and try to cope with your emotions.
The “throw away” and “give away” piles are easy, but what do you do with the things that fall into the “obscure” category? Ask yourself why did you keep them? And, more importantly, when was the last time you used them and why do you really value them? If you haven't used something for more than six months and haven't even remembered that you have it (and you don't have a compelling reason to keep it), it's time to say goodbye to it.
The approach to memorabilia, of course, should be different. Children's drawings, souvenirs brought by loved ones and other cute little things can and should be left. Just find a suitable place for them so that they do not run around the house and do not clutter it.
Souvenirs on the shelves of cabinets in
Inspect the furniture
Organizing the things you store in the closet and under the bed is half the battle. In addition, you will need to take a critical look at the furniture itself: how do you use it, does it help you live better, or does it clutter the space even more?
Ask yourself, which pieces of furniture do you actually use and which ones are just there for looks and taking up space that could be put to better use? We often buy chairs that no one sits in or bookshelves for volumes that will never be read. If you haven't used something in months, maybe it's not worth keeping in your home anymore? Of course, this rule applies primarily to small houses, where every centimeter of space must be used wisely.
If you have a large home and a chair that no one ever sits on but serves as the visual centerpiece of the room, I wouldn't advise you to throw it away. Here it will be more important to look at the interior as a whole and understand what role things play in it than to proceed only from their functionality.
How to store what is left?
I've noticed that often it's not that we have too many things, but that we don't know how to store them properly. Things for which we cannot find a suitable place accumulate on tables, in cupboards, in the bottom drawers of dressers and create a feeling of clutter.
Now that we don't have unnecessary items and furniture standing in our way, I recommend thinking about the storage systems that will best suit your home and your needs. The choice will be individual in each case, but most likely you will need cabinets with glass doors for memorable and beautiful things and regular closed shelves for storing everything else.
Shelves with wicker baskets are a good solution for children's or common rooms, and wall shelves will look neater if some of the things laid out on them are placed in labeled cardboard boxes.
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I hope these ideas help you clear out some space in your home and believe you will feel better about decluttering your rooms and making room for positive energy!
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1. Hopelessly damaged items. Shirts with stubborn stains, stretched out T-shirts and moth-eaten sweaters have no place in your closet. Why store something that you are unlikely to wear again?
2. Clothes that don't fit. The reason, I think, is clear.
3. Old shoes. If she can be brought into divine form, do it. Vapors that cannot be restored are sent to the trash.
4. Worn underwear. When your bra can no longer support your breasts properly, it's time to replace it with a new one. It’s awkward to talk about torn panties - they’re thrown in the trash, that’s all.
5. Stockings and tights with ties or holes. Yes, yes, they can also be sewn up and worn under jeans or trousers. Either sew it up, or get rid of obviously useless things.
6. Holey socks. This is the same as in the previous paragraph: it’s up to you to sew it up or throw it away, as long as the socks don’t continue to lie idle.
7. Jewelry that has lost its former appearance. With jewelry, everything is clear: a broken lock, a torn chain or a fallen rhinestone are very good reasons to throw away a bracelet or necklace. You shouldn’t throw jewelry away; it’s better to have it repaired.
8. Old party dresses. Do you think there is a high chance that you will one day wear the outfit you wore to your high school prom? If the dress is in good condition, try selling it. If not, well, even with such things you need to be able to say goodbye.
9. Worn bags. And wallets too. Agree, the chance that you will one day decide to go out with a worn-out bag is zero.
10. Old swimsuits and swimming trunks. Say goodbye without regret to all stretched and faded copies.
11. Spare buttons from clothes you no longer wear. After all, what do you do with a set of completely different buttons?
Cosmetics and personal care
12. Old cosmetics. Firstly, since you haven't used it yet, it's unlikely that you'll ever need this eye shadow, lip gloss or foundation. Secondly, it has an expiration date. When it has come to an end, it’s time to say goodbye to the product.
13. Dried nail polish. Even if you dilute it with a special liquid, it still cannot be compared with fresh. Throw it away without hassle.
14. Eau de toilette samples. Why save them if you don't like the scent?
15. Samples of cosmetic products. Either use it or throw it away, there is no third option.
16. Old toiletries. A bald toothbrush and a cracked soap dish are not something that should be carefully stored for many years.
17. Stretched hair ties. Here is good news for connoisseurs of rubber bands and telephone wires: bathe the rubber bands in boiling water, they will be as good as new.
18. Invisibility pins. Shake out the drawer with cosmetics or the box where you store jewelry, you will probably find several hairpins there. Since you don’t use them, there’s no point in storing them.
19. Almost out of cosmetics and household chemicals. There is a little bit of product left at the bottom, it seems like it’s time to throw it away, but the toad is choking. Give the toad a worthy rebuff and throw almost empty bottles and jars into the trash.
Food and kitchen supplies
20. Spoiled food. Will you eat them? No one will, so feel free to throw the old-timers of your refrigerator in the trash.
21. Old spices and seasonings. Like other products, they have . When it comes to an end, it's time for the spices to leave your kitchen cabinet.
22. Unnecessary mugs. Throw away the ones with cracks and chips, and take the intact ones that you don’t use for some reason to work. They will definitely come in handy there.
23. Old sponges for washing dishes. By the way, they should be changed regularly, and this should be done before the sponge begins to smell.
24. Pots and pans with scratched non-stick coatings. What's the point of this coating when all that's left of it is its name?
25. Empty jars and jars. Why keep them at all is unclear. Apparently, in the hope that someday all this will be useful. Let's be honest, has it been useful at least once? If not, goodbye jars!
26. Kitchen utensils you don't use. Give the brand new one to your friends, throw away the used one.
27. Food containers you don't use. And at the same time, those that have lost their former appearance - the lid is cracked, for example.
28. Assorted dishes. Once upon a time there lived a tea couple, then the cup broke, but the saucer survived - or vice versa. It doesn’t seem to be a big deal, but using such utensils is not very pleasant. So it's time to send her to rest.
29. Broken kitchen utensils. And again: you can use them, but not very pleasantly. So why keep it?
Housing
30. Old towels with stains or holes. These are downright unpleasant to wipe yourself with, so don't hesitate to throw them away.
31. Worn-out bed linen. If it’s just faded, that’s all right, but torn sheets and duvet covers are heading straight to the landfill.
32. Shabby rugs from the bathroom and hallway. Life was not easy for them anyway, why prolong the suffering?
33. Old pillows. Still, they are no longer as plump and soft as before.
34. Extra hangers. Leave enough to hang your clothes and the rest in the trash.
35. Unnecessary flower vases. Donate, sell or get rid of them in any other way.
36. Trinkets. A figurine of a pig, given to you on the occasion of the coming of the year of this animal, is appropriate once every 12 years. Release the pig free, don't torture it. Souvenirs from her travels and refrigerator magnets will make her a great companion.
37. New Year's decorations that don't make you happy. A garland where several light bulbs are not lit, a glass ball that, instead of a factory fastening, is held on by a cleverly bent wire - do not turn the tree into an exhibition of junk.
38. Broken electronics and household appliances. If you still haven't fixed it, it means you don't really need it.
39. Spare parts for furniture. Collect all those little bits and pieces that seem to multiply by division and throw them straight in the trash.
Waste paper
40. Old checks and bills. Since the warranty period has expired, it means there is no point in saving the receipt. But receipts for payment of utility services should be kept at a minimum.
41. School and university textbooks. It's unlikely you'll need them. Give them to the library, so the books will be at least of some use. And you can throw away your notes with a clear conscience.
42. Postcards and wedding invitations. If they are dear to you as a memory, leave them, but there is no point in keeping a stack of cards with routine wishes of happiness and health.
43. Newspapers and magazines. Including those that you wrote out back in school for foreign language lessons. You never know, maybe you still keep them.
44. Discount cards for stores you don't go to. It’s logical: if you don’t go, then you don’t use cards.
45. Discount coupons that have expired. They won't give you a discount anyway.
46. Junk from the mailbox. Catalogs of amazing products, flyers with discounts from the nearest store and similar printed materials should be stored where they belong: in the trash can.
47. Instructions for assembling furniture. It is unlikely that you regularly disassemble and reassemble a closet or chest of drawers.
48. Guides. Why save paper brochures when you can use electronic versions of guides?
49. Children's drawings. Whether it's your creations or your children's drawings, it's hard to part with something like that. Pull yourself together and keep only the ones you like best.
50. Duplicate photos. In case you don't trust cloud storage and prefer to store printed pictures in photo albums. But with clouds you shouldn’t do this, they are much more convenient.
51. Old diaries. Since they are lying around like a dead weight, throw them out already - and that’s the end of it.
Various little things
52. Boxes from household appliances. The same ones that thrifty citizens keep on their cupboards. When the warranty period ends, the boxes should be thrown into the trash.
53. Expired medications. It’s unlikely that any comments are needed here.
54. Old mobile phones. Is your nostalgia for bygone times so strong that you still keep them, which are unlikely to ever be turned on?
55. Unnecessary smartphone accessories. Sooner or later you will have to get rid of them anyway, so why put it off until later?
56. Dried flowers. Skip the sentimentality and throw away those dust collectors.
57. Old stationery. Sticky notes, dried markers and pens, folders for papers, and so on.
58. The wires are from unknown origin. Everything is simple here: if you know exactly why this cable is needed, and at least sometimes use it for its intended purpose, let it live. The rest should disappear from your home.
59. Old CDs and DVDs. Music that you no longer listen to, computer programs that you are unlikely to ever use, movies that you have watched more than once... Why do you need all this?
60. Souvenirs from promotions. Let’s say you were given a T-shirt with the logo of a milk producer emblazoned across the chest. Will you wear it? No, really?
61. Gifts you don't use. Or the ones you just don't like. Give them to people who will appreciate the gifts.
62. Used batteries. Hand them over for recycling; there is probably a collection point for batteries and accumulators in your city.
63. Animal toys. Of course, those to which your pet is indifferent. It is unlikely that he will ever change his mind and decide that a mouse on wheels or a squeaking rubber chicken is the dream of his whole life.
64. Board games that lack details. You won't really be able to play them.
65. Wrinkled bows and ribbons for gift wrapping. Since they have lost their former appearance, there is no point in decorating a gift with them.
66. Small coins. However, you don’t have to throw them away, but put them in a piggy bank. If you collect a decent amount, you can exchange it at the bank.
Order in the house means order in the head, so make it a rule to do such cleaning from time to time. By the way, what would you add to this list?
