The Clean Arrival 30-Day Decluttering Challenge: Simplify Your Home, Simplify Your Life
Are you ready to declutter and refresh your home and embrace a clutter-free lifestyle? At Clean Arrival Home Services, we know how transformative a tidy space can be, so we’ve crafted a 30-day decluttering challenge to help you reclaim your home, one manageable task at a time. Here’s how to get started and some tips to help you declutter your life throughout the month.
How It Works
Each day, you’ll focus on a specific area or category in your home, spending about 15-30 minutes tackling clutter. By the end of 30 days, you’ll be amazed at the transformation — and you’ll have developed habits that can help you maintain a cleaner, more organized space.
The 30-Day Declutter Plan
Week 1: Entryway and Living Spaces
- Day 1: Clear out your entryway. Remove old shoes, unused coats, and random items. Add a basket or organizer for essentials.
- Day 2: Declutter your coffee table. Recycle old magazines and store remotes in a designated spot.
- Day 3: Tidy your bookshelf. Donate books you won’t read again.
- Day 4: Organize your media collection (DVDs, video games, etc.).
- Day 5: Clean out your junk drawer.
- Day 6: Simplify decor. Remove excess items from shelves and surfaces.
- Day 7: Evaluate furniture. Remove any pieces that don’t serve a purpose.
Week 2: Kitchen
- Day 8: Clean out your fridge. Toss expired items and organize shelves.
- Day 9: Declutter your pantry. Donate non-perishables you won’t use.
- Day 10: Organize your spice rack. Combine duplicates and discard old spices.
- Day 11: Tidy up your utensils. Remove duplicates or unused gadgets.
- Day 12: Simplify your pots, pans, and bakeware. Keep only what you use regularly.
- Day 13: Declutter under the sink. Dispose of empty cleaning bottles.
- Day 14: Streamline your countertops. Store appliances you rarely use.
Week 3: Bedrooms
- Day 15: Declutter your nightstand. Remove old books and miscellaneous items.
- Day 16: Tidy up your closet. Donate clothes you haven’t worn in a year.
- Day 17: Organize shoes. Donate pairs you no longer wear.
- Day 18: Simplify accessories. Go through belts, hats, and jewelry.
- Day 19: Refresh bedding. Store or donate extra sets.
- Day 20: Clear out under the bed. Store items in labeled bins or bags.
- Day 21: Declutter kids’ rooms. Involve them in donating toys they’ve outgrown.
Week 4: Bathrooms and Miscellaneous
- Day 22: Go through your bathroom cabinets. Toss expired products.
- Day 23: Simplify makeup and grooming items. Keep only what you use.
- Day 24: Declutter towels and linens. Donate extras to local shelters.
- Day 25: Tidy your laundry area. Organize detergent and supplies.
- Day 26: Declutter your garage or storage space. Sort items into keep, donate, and toss piles.
- Day 27: Organize your car. Remove trash and unnecessary items.
- Day 28: Simplify hobby and craft supplies. Keep only what sparks joy.
- Day 29: Review sentimental items. Keep the meaningful ones and store them neatly.
- Day 30: Celebrate! Walk through your decluttered home and enjoy the results.
Decluttering Tips for Success
- Set a Timer: Keep tasks manageable by working in short bursts.
- Create a Donation Box: Keep a box handy for items you plan to donate.
- Use the One-Year Rule: If you haven’t used it in a year, it’s time to let it go.
- Stay Consistent: Dedicate the same time each day to build a routine.
- Ask for Help: Enlist family members or call in Clean Arrival Home Services for professional assistance with deep cleaning or organizing.
Why Decluttering Matters
A clutter-free home isn’t just visually appealing; it’s also good for your mental health. Decluttering reduces stress, saves time, and creates space for the things that truly matter.
Ready to take the challenge? For those tricky spaces or a deep clean to complement your efforts, contact Clean Arrival Home Services. We’re here to help you love your home again!

