Among Friends

[FlowerBear]

Things to Throw Away

1. Plastic hangers that have lost their shape.

2. Any piece of clothing that is stained or stretched out, including undergarments.

3. Plastic bags from the dry cleaner. (TIP: Protect garments by storing them in canvas hanging bags).

4. Wire hangers.

5. Any article of clothing that is no longer flattering.

6. Orphan socks (TIP: You've managed this long without the pair; it's OK to repurpose them as rags or toss them).

7. Food that has lived deep in the recess of your freezer since 2010.

8. Mismatched mugs.

9. Promotional plastic cups and related freebies.

10. Duplicates: You don't need eight spatulas or four can openers.

11. Anything with a layer of dust on it, you must not need it.

12. Expired medicine.

13. Expired sunscreen.

14. Half-used, long-forgotten candles.

15. Anything that bugs you every time you see it.

16. Markers without caps - and caps without markers.

17. Puzzles with missing pieces.

I am sure there are MORE things that these 

[StylishLady]

I'll get around to some of those one of these days.

[Qgirl26]

I get most of these but why on earth mismatched mugs? I buy mine that way. I love the big chunky mugs so I buy one here or there that I like and have them in my cabinet. Do they need a matching mug to make them usable? lol. I guess I'm missing the point in that one.

And for things covered in a layer of dust, I have to dust my house every single day or it has a layer of dust on it. But the rest of those are pretty good.

[Barb114]

Clothing that you haven't worn in years.

[151949]

Do you seriously need someone to tell you things in your home that you need to get rid of?

I think this is something any adult should be easily able to ascertain on their own. I also think if someone is emotionally connected to something - even if it's old and ragged they should keep it because gaining the space it takes up isn't worth the emotional trauma. So, yes, even though I am a first class purger,I do keep some useless items because I love them, and no other reason. Sometimes I'm just attached to something because I've had it such a long time. It becomes a part of how I see myself.And that is enough reason to keep things.

[OKPrincess]

Expired coupons

Piles of copies of recipes never used

Years of old magazines collecting dust

pens with no ink

countless memos pads or scratch pads for notes

I got rid of these things listed above plus most on the OP’s list.

[Katcat1]

That reminds me that I need to clean out my freezer!!!!  

[jlkz]

@Qgirl26

As for the layer of dust, I can remember telling my mother that I considered it a protective coating....she didn’t buy it !

[jlkz]

@FlowerBear

8 spatulas and 4/canopeners:  let me introduce you to my DH the cook.  He has more unopened packages of pans and accessories than you could imagine !  I simply put similar items in containers and out into the garage for him to deal with in a few years or decades !

Last big issue:  where did all the old cups and mugs go ?  They were replaced with the 8 brand new cups that came with the set of dishes bought last year ( his selection )...

When I need room in the kitchen cabinets and there is only one of an item standing in my way....it MAY get broken.......

[beckyb1012]

If I completed the entire list I believe there would be a distinct echo in my home.  Not to mention I may have days not dressed modestly due to a lack of items.

Still I do try during the winter months to tackle at least one drawer, closet, or cubby hole every weekend to keep the clutter saved to a minimum.