The Ultimate Decluttering Checklist: 100+ Items to Remove from Your Bedroom

If your bedroom feels heavy and messy, chances are you’re surrounded by things you no longer need. To help you simplify, I’ve made this list of 100 things you can declutter right now without any regret.

To make your job easier, I’ve divided this ultimate checklist into categories so you can tackle one section at a time. Bookmark this page and revisit it whenever clutter starts creeping back in.

Table of Contents

📋 Bedroom Decluttering Checklist: 100+ Items to Remove

🛋️ Furniture & Decor 🖼️

Unused pouffes or stools
Old, faded bed sheets
Old, unused cushion and pillow covers
Extra pillows and cushions you don’t need
Never-used bed runners
Rolled-up floor rugs you never spread out
Old or faded curtains
Curtain ties you don’t use
Non-working bedside table lamps
Candles you never light
Vases you don’t love
Broken or unused table clocks / wall clocks
Wall art you no longer like
Leftover party decorations

👗Clothes & Accessories 👚

Clothes that no longer fit
Clothes you haven’t worn in two seasons
Faded or pilled woollens
Clothes you meant to alter but never did
Torn scarves, caps, and hats
Torn or loose socks and gloves
Torn towels
Old handkerchiefs
Nightwear bought on impulse
Unused exercise clothes
Out-of-fashion expensive clothes you never wear
Office wear untouched since the pandemic
That ‘almost okay’ dress with a stain you never wear
Extra or uncomfortable undergarments
Clothes you’ve been gifted but won’t ever wear
Torn or old wardrobe organizers
Broken sunglasses
Scratched or unrepaired sunglasses
Broken or outdated belts
Uncomfortable and broken footwear
Outgrown or torn footwear
Old, worn-out wallets or purses
Old swimwear and swimming rings
Unwanted caps and hats

💄 Personal Care & Vanity 🧴

Expired lotions, sunscreens, and creams
Unwanted or unused cosmetics
Extra makeup brushes
Free hotel bathroom kits
Free cosmetic samples you’ll never use
Unused or broken jewellery
Single earrings from a lost pair
Dried-out nail polishes
Impulse-bought face packs
Empty perfume bottles
Non-working hair dryers
Broken hair styling tools
Empty or unused jewellery containers

🧸 Kids’ Items (if applicable) 🎨

Broken or unused toys
Puzzles with missing pieces
Old or unloved stuffed animals
Small plastic toys from Happy Meals
Friendship bands, pins, and stickers
Outgrown sports equipment
Unused or broken musical instruments

📱 Electronics & Gadgets 📷

Broken gadgets or electronics
Outdated electronics like DVD players, gaming consoles, monitors
Old mobile phones
Old styluses, extra mouse or keyboards
Old fitness trackers
Unneeded cords, cables, and chargers
Expired batteries
Unusable CDs/DVDs
Non-functional watches
Old USB drives (don’t forget to check the data first!)

📝 Books, Papers & Stationery 📎

Books you no longer care to read
Old school/college projects and assignments
School books from previous years
Dried-out markers, crayons, and pens
Damaged, extra, or unneeded stationery
Brochures, flyers, and business cards
Magazines and newspapers you’re done with

🗄️ Storage & Organizers 📚

Old or broken organizers
Extra bags, pouches, or backpacks
Extra bin bags, wall cabinets, or racks you don’t need
Excess, unused, or damaged luggage
Unused baskets
Empty Amazon parcel boxes and delivery bags

🌀 Miscellaneous Clutter 🗑️

Random paper clutter from surfaces
Random stuff under the bed
Random things stored above eye level
Broken or useless home decor pieces
Non-usable or duplicate gifts
Leftover birthday or anniversary cards
Unused hobby items
Unused exercise gear and yoga mats
Wrappers from chocolates or empty snack packs
Unused or expired gift cards and coupons

✨ Final Thoughts

Creating a clutter-free bedroom is one of the simplest ways to improve your daily mood and mental clarity. Save this checklist, and don’t hesitate to use it seasonally to keep clutter in check.

Want some practical, no-fuss tips to make decluttering easier and even a little fun? Check out my companion post here— it’s packed with actionable ideas.