Top 10 things to declutter this Summer, for a lighter, fresher home

Summer brings longer days, brighter skies and often a boost of motivation to refresh your space. It's the perfect season to let go of what you no longer need and make room for what truly matters. Wether your tackling one drawer or the whole house, here are 10 things you can declutter this summer to feel lighter, freer and more organised.

1. Summer Wardrobe

   Start with your clothes. If you didn't wear it last summer, chances are you won't wear it this one either. Let go of ill-fitting swimwear, worn out sandals and anything your keeping 'just in case'

   Pro TIP - Donate items in good condition to local charities before the end of the season

   

   Summer Wardrobe

2. Outdoor Gear & Garden Supplies

   Beach gear, garden tools, old pots, broken outdoor toys all the things that tend to pile up. If you have duplicates, damaged items, now is the time to Toss, Recycle or donate.

   

   Get your outdoor gear organised ready for beach days

3. Cooler bags & Picnic Supplies

   Empty out that stack of mismatched containers, leaky cool bags or picnic bits that have seen better days. Keep what you actually use and simply let go of the rest.

   

   Clear out the old and make room for a really good set you can use year after year

4. Expired Sun cream & Toiletries

   Check the dates on all your suncreams, after sun and travel toiletries. Most suncreams lose effectiveness after a year and expired products can irritate your skin.

   

   Expired sun creams can irritate your skin

5. Fridge & Freezer

   Clear out expired condiments, freezer burnt items and summer treats that no longer serve. It's a great way to prep fro fresh produce, BBQ's and lighter meals.

   

   Set yourself up for summer lunches and BBQs in the garden by organising your fridge & freezer

6. Garage or Shed

   These areas often become dumping grounds. Set a timer and do a quick sweep, old paints, rusty tools and forgotten sports gear can all go.

   

   Quick sweep of your garage or shed!

7. Holiday Decor & Travel Gear

   Sort through leftover decorations from past summer events. Also check luggage and travel accessories, ditch those with broken zippers, adapters and outdated amenity kits.

   

   Organise your luggage and travel accessories ready for your summer holidays

8. Paper Clutter

   Schools out and routine is different. This is a perfect time to shred or recycle old paperwork, kids school projects and junk mail that has stacked up. Get the kids involved in decluttering their school work that is no longer needed.

   

   Get the kids involved in decluttering & organising their old schoolwork and stationery

9. Digital Clutter

   Not all clutter is physical! Clean up your phone and laptop, remove unused apps, organise photos and clear out that email inbox!

   

   Organise your devices for more storage and seamless working experience

10. Sentimental Clutter

    Summer tends to bring Nostalgia. Be gentle but brave. Go through those memory boxes and decide what truly brings you joy. Take photos of bulky keepsakes you no longer need to keep physically.

    

    Be brave and downsize your memory boxes, keep hold of what truly matters

Decluttering in the summer isn't just about creating space, it's about making room for sunshine, spontaneity, and a lighter state of mind. Start small, keep it simple and don't forget to enjoy the process.