100+ Things to Declutter Before Christmas + Free Printable

Christmas is a time for a lot of family gatherings. Check out the list of more than 100 things to declutter before Christmas. Now is the perfect time to get organized before Christmas. Follow along and learn how to get organized for Christmas because the countdown begins now.

Getting organized before Christmas doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’m going to share with you 100 things to declutter before Christmas to help you get organized.

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What to Declutter Before Christmas?

Finding the time to declutter before Christmas might seem impossible. I’m here to tell you it completely possible. Following the checklist below and setting aside 10 minutes a day you can quickly declutter your home before the holidays.

100 Items to Declutter Before Christmas

To make this easier for you, I’m going to group these items to declutter before Christmas by room. This way you can easily check these items off your list without having to bounce from room to room.

Declutter and Clean your Kitchen:

It is good to get rid of any food that’s gone bad, and use up food that’s nearing its expiration date and get ready for holiday cooking and baking by making space in your pantry. Here are some items to declutter before Christmas in your kitchen:

1. Expired canned food
2. Kitchen tools
3. Plastic bags
4. Paper bags
5. Take-out menus
6. Scratched non-stick cookware
7. Glass jars
8. Fridge magnets
9. Take out chopsticks and plastic cutlery
10. Ketchup and soy sauce packets
11. Plastic cups
12. Mugs
13. Water bottles
14. Serving dishes you never use
15. Cookbooks you don’t use
16. Excess twist ties and rubber bands
17. Chipped dishes
18. Food containers that don’t have a lid or lids that don’t have containers
19. Old freezer food
20. Old herbs and spices
21. Expired boxed foods
22. Kitchen towels that are worn and/or stained
23. Oven mitts that burn your hands
24. Coffee and tea

What to declutter in the bathroom

1. Expired lotions
2. Expired medicine
3. Trial size toiletries
4. Half/mostly used shampoo and conditioner bottles
5. Make-up you don’t like
6. Empty bandaid boxes and other empty first aid containers
7. Expired first aid supplies
8. Worn or stained towels
9. Combs and brushes
10. Hair ties, bobby pins, and barrettes

What to declutter before Christmas in the living room/family room

1. Old magazines and newspapers
2. Old books
3. Games with missing pieces
4. Old cards
5. Old candles
6. Puzzles with missing pieces
7. Old cords you no longer have items for
8. Manuals
9. CD’s you never listen to
10. Movies you don’t watch
11. Old glasses
12. Old electronics
13. Video games no one plays
14. Blankets

What to declutter in the entryway

1. Scarves you don’t wear
2. Hats and gloves you don’t wear
3. Broken umbrellas
4. Sunglasses that are broken or don’t use
5. Purses and wallets
6. Winter coats that aren’t used or don’t fit
7. Receipts and old mail

What to declutter before Christmas in the bedrooms

1. Clothes that don’t fit
2. Damaged clothes
3. Single socks
4. Broken toys
5. Old formal dresses
6. Tote bags
7. Broken jewelry
8. Cheap hangers
9. Stained clothes
10. Old shoes
11. Shoes that hurt your feet
12. Toys that aren’t used
13. Winter sweaters that don’t fit or don’t like

What to declutter in the craft room or craft area

1. Dried pens and markers
2. Extra yarn/or yarn not being used + other craft items
3. Extra buttons
4. Sample products
5. Kids artwork
6. Unfinished craft projects
7. Broken crayons/colored pencils and old coloring books

Declutter the office

1. Taxes
2. Old bill stubs
3. Old cell phones
4. Address labels
5. Old calendars
6. Old paperwork
7. Unused notebooks
8. Used notebooks that aren’t being used
9. Organizers you don’t use
10. Old planners

What to declutter in the laundry area and linen closet

1. Vases
2. Worn linens
3. Worn towels
4. Cleaning supplies you don’t like
5. Almost empty bottles
6. Single socks

What to declutter in the garage and/or garden shed

1. Holiday decor you don’t use
2. Old boxes
3. Old paint
4. Storage containers without lids
5. Old party supplies
6. Old batteries
7. Decor you no longer like/use
8. Fitness equipment you don’t use
9. Random screws
10. Broken swimming pools
11. Bikes that are too small or aren’t used
12. Sports equipment that is broken or isn’t used

Declutter Odds and Ends

1. Earbuds
2. Loyalty cards
3. Phone books
4. Expired coupons
5. Gift wrap

Download the free 100+ Items to Declutter Before Christmas to use as a quick reference guide to help you get organized for Christmas. I hope this helps you remove clutter from your home so you’re able to enjoy a clean and organized home.

Do you have any tips for helping to declutter before Christmas?