One small task a day
30-day declutter planner
Clear a small flat room by room in short daily sessions, from the front door to the wardrobe. Tick each day off as you go: the checklist remembers where you are.
How to use the plan
Pick a time that fits your day and set a timer. Most tasks take ten to twenty minutes; stop when the timer goes, even if a drawer is half done. Keep three bags or boxes to hand, for keep elsewhere, give away and recycle, and take the give-away bag to the door the same day so it doesn't drift back in.
Keep, give away, sell or recycle?
- Keep what you use, what you'd buy again, and papers you are required to hold on to.
- Give away clean, working, complete things. Charity shops and donation points set their own rules, so check before taking furniture, electricals or mattresses.
- Sell larger items locally, and set a date after which anything unsold is donated.
- Recycle by your council's or city's rules. Batteries, electricals, paint and light bulbs usually need their own collection points rather than the household bin.
Questions
What if I miss a day?
Carry on with the next unticked day. The plan is a sequence, not a calendar, and the next task is highlighted for you.
Is my progress saved?
Yes, in this browser's local storage on this device only. Nothing is sent anywhere. Untick all to start again.
Can I do it faster?
Do two or three days at a weekend if you like. The short daily sessions are there to make a start easy, not to slow you down.