It’s time to declutter before springtime! 

Soon, you will be able to enjoy the sunshine, smell the tulips, and feel the cool breeze through open windows as spring arrives. This implies that spring cleaning is also closer than you expect.

Decluttering is a crucial step in that process, in addition to power washing and scrubbing. But hey, don’t get overwhelmed that easily because we’re here to help you with the best tips we have borrowed from our experts.

We’ve listed below seven categories of things that organizing professionals advise clearing out before spring arrives. Ready to roll up your sleeves and declutter before springtime?

Oh, one more thing! Before starting decluttering, you also need to create a plan and make sure you have everything you need on hand, like trash bags, donation boxes, storage bins, and cleaning supplies, so you can handle whatever you find during the process. Start with the easy things so you won’t see decluttering as a tiresome process.

You can also take a few pics to see what you’ve accomplished in the end and be happy with the whole before-and-after thing.

Throw away all the expired items

We told you to start the whole decluttering process lightly, so we keep our promises, and one of the things you should declutter before springtime is your pantry and your drawers, including the ones in your bathroom.

You could plan this chore for the start of each season going forward if you’re a calendar person, but at the very least, complete it once a year.

Examine anything that has an expiration or “best by” date to see if it’s still safe to use or eat. While it’s ideal to regularly declutter items that have an expiration date, begin by establishing a routine for an annual spring clean-out.

Not only do mascaras expire, but so do sunscreens, spices, and medications. If you’re sad to part ways with them because most of them are half full, take this as a reminder to stock up only on things you use regularly.

Sort all your clothing and see what you no longer need

Your wardrobe is one of the things you should declutter before springtime. Swimwear and sundresses are coming in, and the boots and sweaters are going out. During the changing seasons, experts recommend dedicating an afternoon or two, depending on how many clothes you have, to sort all the things you won’t be going to wear for the following months.

For example, what winter clothing did you not wear? Likely, you won’t go for it the following winter either. So put them all in a donation box.

To make it easier to access the clothes you’ll be wearing in the warmer months, you may also want to completely reorganize your wardrobe, depending on how it is currently set up.

If you’re short on space in the wardrobe, to make room for the spring jackets, you might need to store your winter coats and knits somewhere else, like under your bed.

PRO TIP: It would be great if you regularly review your wardrobe to avoid having too much clothing that no longer fits properly or feels comfortable. 

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Outdoor items

Wave goodbye to all the broken pool toys with awful repairs, broken patio furniture, or any other gardening tools that you may even have forgotten about. And the best time of year to inventory your outdoor furnishings, including patio décor, planters, and beach towels, is in the spring.

Get rid of anything that you no longer need or that was harmed over the winter. Make a note of anything that needs to be replaced before your next backyard barbecue or pool party. Take advantage of those awesome warehouse sales to makeover your outdoor space.

Additionally, don’t forget about the lawn care and gardening supplies. Throw away any gardening equipment that is beyond repair due to rusting, as well as any fertilizer or plant seeds that have gone bad. If you intend to grow vegetables or flowers this year, while decluttering the warehouse, try to write down what you’ll need to stock up on.

Indoor plants

Among all the things you should declutter before springtime are your indoor plants. And by decluttering we don’t mean to throw them away unless they can’t be saved or they dried out.

Refresh your indoor plants by changing their soil and the pots, pruning them if necessary, and checking them for pests, even if you kept them indoors only. To boost their growth, don’t forget to also add a good fertilizer. Prepare them for a season of full sun and revival!

Books

Picture yourself relaxing by the pool with a drink in one hand and a book in the other. Declutter your bookshelves now to make room for this summer’s beach reads as the weather gets warmer.

Take some time, maybe two weekends, because depending on how many books you have, it might take a while to sort everything out. If it helps, you can make two boxes, one for those you want to keep and another for the ones you want to sell/donate.

Ask your local public library to see if they accept used book donations, or use BookScouter, one of the best websites for selling books.

Paperwork

Congratulations if you’ve already completed your taxes for the previous year! Now it’s time to sort out all of the paperwork and get rid of those you no longer need. For instance, you can either properly store the stack of receipts you used for write-offs in a labeled container or scan and shred them.

If you also keep important documents on external hard drives or your email, make sure you look through everything and delete what’s no longer up to date.

Children’s games and toys

If you want to involve your children in the process of decluttering, now is the time! Ask them to help you sort their belongings. Make three boxes: one with everything they want to keep, the second with what they want to give, and a third one with things they’re not sure about.

Before you know it, they will be on summer vacation, so now is the perfect time to donate anything you no longer need and replace all the board games, footballs, plushies, remote control cars, and other activities that will keep them busy and away from screens as much as possible.

Fridge and freezer

Last but not least the thing that needs a thorough decluttering before the spring comes is your refrigerator. Before cleaning it inside out and making it shine and smell fresh, throw away all the perishable items you no longer need or that have already expired.

After that, the next step is to organize everything both in your fridge and freezer. Make room for all that fresh produce you’re eager to eat after a full season of cooking with frozen veggies. You gotta love spring!

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