8 Household Items You Should Get Rid of When You Clean Your Home

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Old Documents​

Although it may feel disconcerting to discard tax information or medical records, eliminating documents you no longer have use for is a necessary step towards giving your home a refresh. "In an age where almost all the information we want is accessible on the internet, we don't need to hold onto papers and documents year after year," says organizing expert Tamar Prager, founder of tamarprager.com and host of the podcast The Paper Weight.

Damaged or Duplicate Kitchenware​

Since most kitchens have relatively limited storage space, try not to be too precious about the items you choose to keep. "The simple path to opening up space in your kitchen is to set a very high bar for what gets to stay," says Prager. Keep items that are used often or have a specific sentimental value; everything else can be discarded, donated, or downsized.

Expired Food and Pantry Items​

Conduct a thorough inspection of your pantry and kitchen cabinets to reveal expired or stale products. Next, comb through your refrigerator and look for any moldy or limp produce, condiments that have expired, and anything else that appears less than ideal for consumption.