7-Day Declutter Challenge: Free Printable!

Ready to reclaim your space without a huge time commitment? This 7-Day Declutter Challenge is perfect for anyone with a busy schedule. By setting aside just 15-30 minutes a day for one week, you can create more room for what you truly need, reduce visual clutter, and even boost your mental clarity. Grab your Free Printable at the end of this post to keep you on track!

Items You’ll Need for the 7-Day Challenge:

Timer
Garbage and recycling bags
Bin for donation items
Bin for miscellaneous items

How to Use the SORT Method (Save Time + Energy)

Choose Your Task: Pick one space or category for the day (see the free printable for ideas).
Set a Timer: 15-30 minutes is all you need.
SORT Immediately: Avoid making a random pile – sort as you go.
Decide: Keep, discard, or donate each item in your sorted pile.
Organize: Place keep items in a bin, basket, or container to stay organized.
Return: Put any miscellaneous items back in their proper place.

Simple Room-by-Room 7-Day Declutter Challenge

Each day, set your timer and choose one category to declutter. If you have time, choose another category! Remember to grab your free printable at the end of this post to track your progress!

Day 1 – Kitchen

One cabinet
Junk drawer
Lower cabinets
Upper cabinets
Pantry (one shelf or category at a time)

Day 2 – Coat Closet

Shoes
Jackets
Accessories (hats, gloves, sunglasses)
Outdoor items (sunscreen, bug spray)
Purse or daily bag

Day 3 – Bathroom

Makeup
Medications
Hair products
Hair tools
Skin care products

Day 4 – Bedroom

Nightstand
Dresser top or other cluttered surfaces
Dresser drawer
One category of clothing (t-shirts, pants, swimsuits)
Jewelry

Day 5 – Family Room

Decor
Books or magazines
Cushion covers or throws
Board or card games
Remotes, mystery cables, or unused electronics

Day 6 – Paper

Bills
Receipts
Flyers
Coupons
Work or school papers

Day 7 – Laundry Room

Laundry supplies
Cleaning supplies
Linens
Towels
Bedding

Finished the 7-Day Declutter Challenge?

Feeling motivated to keep going? Repeat this 7-day challenge as often as needed, focusing on different areas each time. Even 10 minutes a day can make a big difference in reducing clutter and making room for what you love, use, and need.