I know that one of the biggest barriers to making the changes you want to make inside your home is finding the time to declutter.

Of course, another is feeling overwhelmed as you go through the process of decluttering. This often comes down to simply finding bite-sized tasks to do.

There are so many things that you can do in 10 minutes or less! To help jog your brain, I’m sharing 50 things to declutter in 10 minutes or less.

Start Small

Time is one of the most common barriers to actually making the changes we want in our lives. The good news is that decluttering your space isn’t as time-consuming as you might think.

As I mentioned before, one of the most effective ways to make decluttering feel more manageable is by finding bite-sized tasks to do. Decluttering your space doesn’t have to be a huge chore that takes hours.

In fact, the majority of our bits of clutter can be easily decluttered in just 10 minutes or less.

What To Declutter?

Before you start this process of decluttering, remind yourself of your “why.” Maybe your home lacks functionality, or you’re feeling overwhelmed by too much stuff.

The purpose of decluttering is to get rid of things that are no longer serving their purpose. This will help create that supportive home environment we’re all striving for.

Look for things that no longer work, have expired, are no longer useful, or that you just don’t like anymore.

Many of the items listed below are things that we use that we don’t typically take the time to sort through, but doing so can make a huge difference!

Stay Focused!

When you go through each of these items, remember that the purpose is to declutter quickly. Now is NOT the time to do a deep clean of your entire kitchen or your whole wardrobe.

It’s also not the time to sort through anything sentimental. Just stick to the task at hand, sorting through what you can keep and what’s no longer serving you.

You’ll be done before you know it!

Here are 50 things to declutter quickly, in 10 minutes or less!

1. Bags
2. Any items that can be consolidated
3. Pillows
4. Fragrances
5. Utensils
6. Jewelry
7. Leftovers
8. Mail
9. Mugs or cups
10. Toiletries
11. Bedside table
12. Entryway
13. Coat closet
14. Medicine cabinet
15. Books
16. Expired foods
17. Dining table
18. Shoes
19. A single drawer
20. Bathroom surfaces
21. Cleaning supplies
22. Purse or wallet
23. Extra bedding
24. Old glasses
25. Hair products
26. Stationery
27. Medications
28. Bathroom linens
29. Small office supplies
30. Expired coupons and receipts
31. Board games and puzzles
32. Video game supplies
33. Spice rack
34. Sauces
35. Cards
36. Facial products
37. Nail polish
38. Cracked planters
39. Old, scratched-up pans
40. Remote controls
41. Pet supplies
42. Pajamas
43. Old notebooks and planners
44. Coffee and tea supplies
45. Small exercise equipment
46. Extra boxes and bins
47. Hats
48. Blankets
49. Old CDs
50. Your car

There you have it, 50 things you can declutter quickly! Every item on this list can be done in a short amount of time and will save you space.

These are some manageable steps you can take in creating a clutter-free home.

Now What?

Once you get to the end of this list, you might be wondering what to do with all of the rejected items. Some of these things (expired foods, old receipts, broken items) you’ll be able to simply toss out.

Others, you may be able to donate or even sell. If you’re not sure where to start, check out my previous post about how to responsibly discard your things.

Once you’re all done, take a look around your space and soak it all in! Creating a clutter-free space doesn’t have to take hours. Just remember to stay consistent and do a little bit at a time.

And when you're ready to graduate from 10-minute wins to whole rooms, my step-by-step guide to decluttering any room or situation is the natural next step.