Items To Toss at the Start of the New Year

January is the perfect time to declutter and refresh your home. Professional organizers recommend getting rid of these 12 common items to create a cleaner, more organized space.

• Pantry Items – Toss expired food and donate what no longer fits your lifestyle.
• Tupperware – Eliminate mismatched, stained, or warped containers to keep your kitchen neat.
• Junk Drawer – Keep only essential items like pens, rubber bands, and scissors.
• Miscellaneous Cords – Sort through cords and store only the necessary ones.
• First Aid Kit – Replace expired medications and supplies, especially liquids and creams.
• First Layers – Get rid of worn, stretched-out socks and underwear, and replace them regularly.
• Clothing – Donate unworn items or those that haven’t been used in a year.
• Unused Holiday Décor – Discard broken or unwanted decorations before storing them away.
• Paper Clutter – Recycle old mail, magazines, and receipts to clear your desk.
• Toys – Involve your kids in sorting through unused toys to donate or discard.
• Beauty Products – Toss expired skincare or makeup items that haven't been used in a year.
• Empty Packaging – Let go of unused boxes that take up unnecessary space.