Loving Your Home
February is the Month of Love. Let’s focus on showing our homes some extra love. Decluttering can feel overwhelming—especially when you look around and think about everything that needs attention. It’s easy to feel stuck before you even begin. The key is to shift your focus from “doing it all” to doing one small task at a time. Small, intentional steps add up quickly and build momentum. This checklist is designed to guide you through the process in manageable pieces, helping you create a home that truly supports you—because loving your home starts with caring for it, one space at a time.
Pantry, Spices & Oils-toss expired, donate unwanted, keep like items together, take inventory
Silverware & Utensil Drawers-remove damaged utensils, decide how many of a utensil you need, make sure drawers are in best placement in your kitchen
Plasticware-match lids and recycle strays, toss melted or stained items
Plates & Bowls-donate mismatched items, toss chipped items
Cups, water bottles & mugs-donate unused items, toss chipped items
Under the Sink-remove items that don’t belong, toss cleaning products you don't use, restock cleaning supplies, clean disposal
Dishtowels & Oven Mitts-toss stained or damaged items, wash oven mitts
Frig & Freezer-check expiration dates, toss old/freezer burnt food, group like items together, take everything out and wipe down
Pots, Pans & Bakeware-toss scratched Teflon pans and rusted bakeware, evaluate how many of each size you use/need, when was the last time you used a certain piece of bakeware? Match lids to pots/
Appliances-edit ones that are no longer used. Wipe down small appliances and group accessories together.
Junk Drawer-edit and relocate what isn’t necessary here, use drawer organizer to create sections
Boxes & Bags-recycle "it's a good box", excess grocery bags
Meds & Vitamins-check expiration dates, group like together, replenish frequently used items
Laundry Supplies-edit cleaners you don’t use, replenish frequently used items, wipe washer/dryer, run wash cycle, clean lint trap well
Primary Bathroom-edit and fold linens, edit toiletries
Makeup-toss old makeup, clean makeup brushes, clean hairbrushes, group like items together
Secondary Bathrooms-edit and fold linens, edit and organize toiletries
Linen Closet-toss old/damaged linens, refold linens, group like items together…towels by type and sheets by sizes
Household Files-shred old files with personal information on them, only keep essential paper files, recycle household manuals
Coat Closet-check coat sizes for family members, check coat pockets, put hats and gloves in bin, remove items that belong elsewhere
Cleaning Supplies-toss items you don’t use, make a list of cleaning supplies you need, gather supplies to one place, create a spot upstairs
Primary Closet-take a section at a time and go through clothing…short sleeve tops, log sleeve tops, pants, jackets, shoes, accessories
Primary Bedroom-remove items that don’t belong in that space, put clothes away, wash bedding
Nightstand-remove items that don’t belong, organize cords, restock essentials
Media-edit tapes/dvds, dispose of old equipment, organize by genre
Books/Games/Toys-donate ones that are no longer used, group like items together, toss damaged boxes/toys
Office/Workspace-remove items that don't belong, file papers, shred or recycle unwanted papers, organize supplies
Bonus-Secondary bedrooms-depending on if there are occupants and their ages, enlist their help. Remove items that don’t belong. Donate items that are no longer used. Create spaces that are restful.
Remember, progress doesn’t require perfection—just consistency. Taking one task at a time allows you to move forward without feeling overwhelmed and helps you build lasting habits that support your home and your life. If you’d like extra support, I’d love to help. Whether you need hands-on organizing or coaching through the decluttering process, my professional organizing services are here to help you love your home even more.
