You Might Still Be Holding Onto This...
TL;DR
We all have a few items hanging around the house that have outlived their purpose. Whether you’ve kept them for sentimental reasons or you’ve just plain forgotten they’re there, letting go of what you no longer need is one of the easiest ways to reclaim your space.
- Some of the bigger clutter culprits include unused exercise equipment, outdated furniture, old tech, and clothes you never wear.
- Ask yourself if that item still serves a purpose or if you’re holding onto it “just in case.”
- No judgment if you spotted a few familiar items on this list. We’ve seen them all before.
- We’re happy to help you get your space back. All you have to do is point!
Our unofficial list of items you can finally part with.
We’ve been inside a lot of homes (and we mean a lot). After a while, you start noticing patterns. Like which dog breeds are the most popular, the fact there’s no such thing as too many plants, and the most common items people hang onto for years because they might come in handy someday.
Spoiler alert: most of them won’t.
Here’s our unofficial list of items you can finally let go of:
- A treadmill
You used this for a solid three months, and now it’s become an expensive coat rack. Save the space instead. - A breadmaker
Everyone became obsessed with making sourdough in 2020. If yours hasn’t seen daylight since then, letting it go is the yeast you could do. - Skis
If you haven’t hit the slopes in years (and they’re gathering more dust than powder), it might be time to pass them on. - Old furniture
Whether you’ve got a spare chair with no room to spare or a unique lamp that has never found its perfect spot, it might be time to make room for pieces you actually love. - Your ex’s belongings
You know the one. Help your space and your heart move on. - An ancient printer
If it’s covered in cobwebs and the cartridge has been discontinued, you’ve got your answer. - Clothes at the back of the closet
Skinny jeans, low-rise jeans, velvet tracksuits–we’ve all had our fashion eras. If it’s been hiding in the back of your closet, let someone else give it a new life. - Used cans of paint
Saving it for touch-ups? Acceptable. Saving it because maybe someday you’ll paint the bathroom mustard yellow again? Perhaps not. - A stationary bike
You swore this would be different from the treadmill. - A fondue set
Unless you’re having regular fondue nights, it’s time to retire this one. - Boxes
The catch-all for everything you don’t know what to do with. If you haven’t opened one since your last move, and can’t remember what’s inside, you won’t miss it.
If you’re still holding onto a few items on this list, we’re not judging; we’ve seen them all before. Sometimes, all it takes is one small decision to free up a surprising amount of space. Who knows? You might finally have room for your dream dinosaur adventure room…or just a home office.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if it's time to get rid of something?
Ask yourself if the item still serves a purpose in your life. If you're holding onto it "just in case," haven't touched it in years, or can't even remember what's inside a box, it's probably safe to let it go. Progress over perfection. One small decision can free up a surprising amount of space.
What are the most common items people hold onto longer than they should?
Some of the biggest clutter culprits include unused exercise equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes, outdated kitchen appliances, old furniture that never found its perfect spot, clothes hiding at the back of the closet, and mystery boxes that haven't been opened since the last move.
What should I do with the items I'm finally ready to part with?
Donate anything that someone else could enjoy, and for the rest, a junk removal service can handle all the heavy lifting and hauling for you. No trips to the dump, no heavy lifting. All you have to do is point.
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