Tips to Declutter Your Apartment

Go One Room at a Time

When looking for easy ways to organize an apartment, start one room at a time. Take small steps that get you closer to the end goal and feel productive. Start with the room you spend most of your time in, such as your bedroom or the living room. It’s important to finish one room before moving on to the next and treat each space as an individual task.

Make a Donation Bin

Start a donation bin if you have items that are in good condition but  you no longer use them. Donating unused items opens up more space in your home and can help someone else find just what they need. This task can be helpful if you want to give back to the community. You can even organize a donation basket with some of your neighbors and donate to nonprofit organizations such as Goodwill.

Use Wall Space

We are so used to decorating around furniture we already have that we forget to take advantage of vertical space. Putting up some shelves can make your apartment feel more lively while giving you more room to organize your belongings.

Be Intentional With Your Bedroom

Ask Yourself – Is it Useful?

Let this question guide you when deciding whether to keep an object, piece of clothing, or furniture item. What you own should have a purpose! Otherwise, your apartment could be filled with things you don’t need. Follow this rule and get to declutter!

Decluttering Checklist

Ready to reclaim your space and make your apartment feel fresh and organized? Tackling clutter can feel overwhelming at first, but breaking it down by spaces makes the process more simple and manageable. This room-by-room decluttering checklist will guide you through each step, helping you focus on specific areas and items so you can see progress without the stress.

Let’s get started—one space at a time!

1. Living Room

• Sort through shelves, coffee tables, and TV stands:

  • Remove old magazines, unused décor, or broken items.

  • Declutter electronics: store extra cords, remotes, or devices.

• Clear out storage furniture:

  • Donate items you no longer need (e.g., DVDs, books).

• Use a basket to collect stray items (toys, blankets) and return them to their proper place.

2. Bedroom

• Declutter surfaces like nightstands and dressers:

  • Remove items that don’t belong (cups, papers, old décor).

• Go through your closet:

  • Donate clothes you haven’t worn in a year or don’t fit.

  • Organize shoes and accessories—keep only what you use.

• Check under the bed for forgotten items.

3. Kitchen

• Declutter cabinets and drawers:

  • Donate duplicate utensils, unused appliances, or extra dishware.

  • Toss expired pantry items and spices.

• Clear countertops of clutter:

  • Store away small appliances you rarely use.

• Organize the fridge:

  • Discard expired food and condiments.

4. Bathroom

• Go through cabinets and shelves:

  • Toss empty bottles, expired products, or old makeup.

  • Donate unopened toiletries you don’t need.

• Declutter the shower area:

  • Remove unused shampoo, soaps, or accessories.

• Organize towels:

  • Donate any worn or unused linens.

5. Entryway

• Declutter shoe racks and hooks:

  • Donate or store shoes, bags, or coats you don’t use.

• Clear out drawers or baskets:

  • Remove keys, mail, or items that don’t belong.

Keep Your Home More Organized Than Ever