Say goodbye to the clutter and the guilt that keeps you holding onto it.
Decluttering can feel good.
It happens to all of us.
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Expired Food
Want to get sick really fast?
Open up that can ofexpired tuna fishin the pantry and make yourself a snack.
Aim to do a monthly sweep to get rid of any food products that are no longer edible.
Look through your entire kitchen.
Check every shelf of the fridge.
Dont forget to sort through the doors for condimentslike that yellow mustard from two summers ago.
Whileexpired medicationsmight not necessarily be dangerous, they are less effective.
Notice that little jar collecting dust?
While you had high hopes for the eye creamsometimes things just dont work out.
So, anything that didnt live up to your expectations should go.
If theres something you could return, take a stab at get your money back.
This way, theres nothing to feel guilty about.
Anything expired also falls into this category because it may cause skin irritation.
The answer is No.
The same rule also applies to hotel samples.
Let’s be honest, youre never going to use that tiny bar of soap.
Anything that has holes or stains needs to go.
If its worn out, extremely pilled, or has a frayed collarget rid of it.
Dont feel bad about this.
Youll end up with a wardrobe that only has things you look your best in.
Doesnt that sound nice?
Same with those sheets your puppy clawed.
If you cringe any time you use these thingsyou dont need them in your life.
DIY supplies have a limited shelf life.
Treat yourself to a new blender and throw out the old one.
Are you holding onto smaller gadgets that will likely never be used again, like your old iPhone 3G?
Do you even know where the charger is?
Let it goboth the gadgets and the regret.
While this is a good general rule to keep in mind, there is a caveat.
Expired Sunscreen
This should go without saying, butexpired sunscreenshould definitely get tossed.
Don’t let them clutter up your bookshelvesespecially if it’s already overflowing.
Consider giving them to a charity or hosting a book swap with friends.
Any leftovers can be donated to a local organization or library to be loved by someone else.
