10 Surprisingly Hard-to-Part-With Items You Should Declutter

Some things are surprisingly difficult to part with, even when they serve no real purpose. Here’s a lighthearted list of 10 things that we often keep, but truly should consider decluttering.

1. Hotel Toiletries Bottles

Those tiny bottles from your vacation last summer? You’re not using them. Time to let go.

2. The Box Your iPhone Came In

You’re not going to sell the phone, and you don’t need the box. Recycle it and free up some space.

3. Jars of Mystery Screws

If you haven’t found a use for them by now, you likely never will. Time to say goodbye.

4. Mismatched Socks

The other sock is not coming back. It’s time for its lonely partner to move on too.

5. Old Greeting Cards

Unless they have sentimental value, these are just collecting dust. Snap a photo if you must, and then recycle them.

6. Goodwill Donation Bag

That bag you meant to drop off months ago? It’s time to complete the mission.

7. Potato Masher (and other unused kitchen gadgets)

If you haven’t used it in the past year, it’s time for it to find a new home.

8. Plastic Grocery Bags

Recycle them or take them to a grocery store that has a plastic bag recycling bin.

9. Empty Photo Frames

If they’re empty, they’re not serving their purpose. Fill them with memories or pass them along.

10. Old Magazines

You’re not going to read them again. If there’s an article you love, find it online and bookmark it.

Ready to let go? Grab a box and start decluttering these surprisingly hard-to-part-with items. Your future, clutter-free self will thank you.