Decluttering Diva Reveals 5 Surprising Items You Should Ditch Now

A leading professional organizer, known as "The Declutter Darling," has recently shared insights into the surprising items many individuals unnecessarily keep in their homes, contributing to persistent clutter. In a recent video, the expert outlined five categories of items that, while seemingly innocuous, often serve no practical purpose and should be discarded. "I have decluttered many a home throughout my years, and believe me when I say, I have found many Nando's pots and ketchup pots kept just in case," the expert stated, referring to the first category: old takeaway sauce packets. She emphasized that these often sit for years and are rarely used. The second category highlighted was novelty kitchen gadgets. "That novelty kitchen gadget that you swore you would use and then you never use, like the hot dog toaster or the avocado slicer," she explained, suggesting these specialized tools frequently end up forgotten in drawers. The third item on her list was the ubiquitous "bag of bags," specifically an excessive collection of tote bags. "We don't need all these bags in our life, people. Keep a set of bags in the back of your car for your shopping, that is all you need," she advised, advocating for a more minimalist approach to reusable bags. Following this, the organizer pointed to a stash of twist ties and bread clips. "How much bread are we eating, people? We do not need all of them. You probably need four, five maximum," she quipped, noting that these small items often scatter around kitchens. Finally, the fifth and perhaps most emotionally charged category involved children's collections of natural items like rocks, sticks, or bones. While acknowledging the sentimental value, she urged parents to let go. "You don't need them, they're not going to remember them. Part ways with them, please," she concluded, offering a gentle but firm push towards tidiness. The expert's advice aims to help individuals create more organized and clutter-free living spaces by identifying and eliminating items that no longer serve a purpose.

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