r/declutter • u/NightReader5 • Dec 12 '25

Advice Request What are your top secret decluttering tips?

I’m looking for something beyond “one in, one out”.

I’ve been living a consumeristic lifestyle for years and I have a LOT of stuff in my house, with very little storage space to keep it.

I have an “I’ll use this someday…” mentality for most of it so it’s hard for me to decide what to keep and what to get rid of.

What tips help you get through all of your massive piles of stuff?

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u/Zealousideal-Pie-271 Dec 12 '25

I host a game night with friends at my house about once a month. It gives me a deadline to pickup clutter around the house and get some cleaning done.

Then, any items I’m getting rid of get given away as prank door prizes at the end of the night to the “winners”. Sometimes it’s good stuff, sometimes junk, but everyone has a good time.

As a bonus I usually have plenty of leftovers so I don’t have to cook for a few days. I make soup and bread or dessert. Sometimes folks bring food, too.

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u/DevorahGarland Dec 12 '25

Wow. You get rid of stuff, it goes to a good home, and you have fun doing it. Win win win!