Whether you’re in a sprawling house or a compact condo, clutter can build up and create stress. This guide will help you reclaim your space. The key is to make quick, confident decisions. For every item, ask: Have I used this in the last year? Do I truly love it?
The ‘Four-Box’ Method
Get four boxes and label them: KEEP, DONATE, TOSS, RELOCATE. Tackle one small area at a time (e.g., one bookshelf, not the whole room) and place every item into one of the four boxes.
Room-by-Room Decluttering Guide
Closets:
- Toss: Anything stained, torn, or beyond repair. Single socks.
- Donate: Clothes you haven’t worn in over a year, items that no longer fit, duplicate items.
- Keep: Items you love and wear regularly.
Kitchen:
- Toss: Expired food, broken appliances, chipped dishes.
- Donate: Duplicate gadgets, cookbooks you never use, novelty mugs.
- Keep: Items you use weekly for cooking and eating.
Basement/Garage:
- Toss: Broken tools, old paint cans (check Toronto’s disposal guidelines!), anything rusted or water-damaged.
- Donate: Old sporting equipment, unused tools in good condition, children’s toys they’ve outgrown.
- Keep: Essential tools, seasonal items, cherished keepsakes (in a designated, sealed bin).
What To Do With Your Piles
- Donate: Toronto has many great charities like Value Village, Diabetes Canada, and local shelters that accept donations. Some even offer pickup services for larger items.
- Toss: This is often the biggest challenge. The “Toss” pile can be a mountain of old furniture, broken electronics, and general junk.
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