20 Things to Declutter Before the New Year Hits
Expired Pantry Items & Mystery Spices
Lonely Socks & Underwear With Ambition
Cables, Chargers & Ancient Tech
Receipts, Bills & Paper That Breeds Overnight
The Graveyard of Reusable Shopping Bags
Old Calendars, Planners, and Journals
Scarves, Hats, and Gloves That Lost Their Partners
The “Just in Case” Pile in Every Closet
Old Phone Cases and PopSockets
Hair Tools You Never Use
Duplicate Cleaning Supplies
Board Games Missing Half the Pieces
Random Gift Wrap Odds and Ends
Broken or Dead Plants
The Emotional Support Water Bottle Collection
Candles That Lost Their Scent
Random Keys That Open Nothing
Fitness Trackers and Smartwatches You Replaced
Hotel Toiletries You’ll Never Use
Takeout Menus and Loyalty Cards
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New year, lighter home. Get rid of the 20 sneaky clutter traps in your home before the clock strikes midnight and enjoy the New Year of 2026 being free. The following are the items you should throw away immediately. By clearing these things and you won’t just have a tidy home, but you’ll have space for whatever beautiful, chaotic, joyful things that 2026 wants to bring you.