Kitchen bench
That pile of random papers, keys, and junk mail? Gone! In 15 minutes, your kitchen bench will be looking fabulously bare.
Tidy your handbag
Dump it all out (yes, even the fluff-covered mints), toss the rubbish, and put back only the essentials.
Clear the coffee table
Pick up books, remotes, and any mysterious objects that don’t belong there. With just a few minutes of work, your living room will feel instantly lighter.
Sort through the cutlery drawer
Spoons and forks have a way of escaping to the wrong spots. Round them up and send them home! And while you’re at it, toss any mystery gadgets you never use (like that handy spiraliser which didn't even make it out of the packaging!).
Tackle the utensil holder
Empty out your utensil holder and give it a good clean. Put back only the utensils you actually use – no one needs 3 can openers!
Tame the Tupperware
Or whichever brand of reusable containers you have cluttering up your cupboards! Match lids with containers and ditch the extras. No more plastic avalanches every time you open the cupboard!
Freshen up the fridge door
Expired sauces? Mystery jars of who-knows-what? In the bin! Your fridge door will look fresh and spacious in no time.
Declutter your car
Remove the takeaway coffee cups, loose receipts, scarves and footy boots. A quick 15-minute sweep will have your car feeling like new (ish)!
Sort your mail pile
Go through that pile of mail and toss anything you no longer need. Recycle old flyers and file the important stuff.
Bedside table tidy
Put away unfinished books (or donate them - there's probably a reason they're unfinished!), old water glasses, and random bits of jewellery. Now you’ve got a calm and restful space to sleep next to.
Bathroom cabinet clear out
Sort through your bathroom products throw out anything that’s expired. Combine half-filled bottles into one and group the rest so it’s easy to find when you need it.
Declutter your wallet
Pull out those old receipts, expired coupons, and random business cards.
Clear out your coffee/tea cupboard
Toss anything that’s stale or nearly empty and make room for what you actually use. Your morning cuppa just got easier!
Laundry room tidy
Clear off the top of your washing machine, and wipe down surfaces. A tidy laundry room makes washing clothes feel like less of a chore!
Tidy your pantry shelves
Choose one shelf in your pantry, take everything out, wipe it down, and only put back what’s fresh. You’ll also be able to see what you’ve got so you don’t keep buying the same thing over and over again.
Sort out the spice rack
Go through your spices and get rid of anything that’s past its prime. Wipe down the shelf and put everything back in a neat, organised way.
Organise your tea towel drawer
Pull out the old, raggedy tea towels and fold the ones that are still in good shape. Now you can actually find a tea towel that will dry, when you need it!
Tidy up your craft supplies
Grab all your craft materials, toss the dried-out glue and broken bits, and group similar items together. Crafting will be a breeze next time! Test all those marker pens and get rid of the ones that have dried out.
Under the kitchen sink
Clear out the cleaning supplies, recycle any containers you can, and neatly arrange what’s left.
Sort through old magazines
Recycle any magazines you no longer need. If there’s an article you want to keep, tear it out or photograph it and file it away for future reading.
Clean out the medicine cabinet
Take 15 minutes to throw away expired medicines and neatly arrange the ones you still use. Take any out-of-date medication to your local pharmacist who will dispose of it properly.
Clear out your inbox
Digital decluttering counts too! Spend 15 minutes deleting or filing old emails and unsubscribe from newsletters you don’t read anymore.
Tips for decluttering and donating
