How to Declutter Your House in 30 Days With Absolutely No Effort

a simple room with only a white lamp on wooden legs that stands alone, a small table made of wood on the left, and some wall art

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your home?

I was there too.

We all dream about a clean, minimalist house, but with our tight schedules and kids at home, we have no time to organize.

So I decided to help you by preparing ✨ a declutter your house in 30 days plan. ✨

I split it into a 4-week plan that you can follow along at your own pace.

Decluttering doesn’t have to happen in a day or even a weekend.

Minimalism is about progress, not perfection.

This plan will make organizing your home easy and doable.

Ready to start the 30-day challenge?

Let’s jump in and simplify your home and life! 🙂

Week 1 – Start with an Easy One

Day 1 – Declutter the Bathroom

The bathroom is a great place to start because it is small and we don’t usually have sentimental stuff in there, making it easier to declutter.

Begin with the areas you see every day, like the sink, the shelf under the mirror, or the bathtub. 🙂

Clear away the clutter, clean the surfaces, and only put back the essentials you use daily—a soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shower gel, and shampoo.
Organize your serums and face creams in a nice box for easy access.
Throw out the rest of the products or store them in the drawers for tomorrow to handle.

This is your first step toward minimalism: keeping only what you truly need in easy-to-reach spots.

You’ll love the feeling of a clean, clutter-free bathroom!

photo showing before cluttered bathroom and after when is clean

Day 2 – Organize bathroom drawers

Now, let’s tackle those messy drawers.

I totally get it—I used to stuff everything in there, like extra cosmetics and cleaning products, just to keep it out of sight.

But the goal here is to let go of what we don’t use.

So, keep going! 🙂

Clean drawer by drawer.

Don’t do it all at once, but each one in turn.

Empty the drawers, wash them, and toss out old, expired cosmetics and anything you haven’t touched in ages.

The bathroom is small, so you’ll be done quickly and feel great crossing it off your list!

Day 3 – Simplify Your Home Office

Home offices that are well organized allow for more focus and efficiency.

Make sure there are no interruptions at your desk.

Keep your desk neat and organized by placing only the items you need on it, such as a computer, screen, table lamp, writing implements, and a notepad.
If you can, store all of your important documents in separate boxes in your closet.
Throw out or find a new home for the remaining items on your desk.

Day 4 – Organize your home files

Minimizing paperwork has never been easier than now. ✨

Begin by sorting through your paperwork and shredding any documents that are no longer needed.
Convert as much paper documentation as you can into digital formats.

To safely keep scanned copies of important documents, such as bills and receipts, use an app like Dropbox, Evernote, or Google Drive.

Week 2 – Decluttering the Kitchen: The Heart of Your Home

In many homes, the kitchen is where the messiest things are kept.

Minimalist kitchens save you time and money and make cooking easier.

For the past few months, I have made it a habit to clean up as soon as I finish cooking or baking.

For instance, after adding flour, I promptly return it to the cabinet. This means I will have to clean up less afterward.

The same goes for dishes; if I see one that I can clean in under two minutes, I should probably do it now rather than put it off until the morning.

Because coming into a clean kitchen is a great way to start the day. ☕

Klaudia decluttering her kitchen with an open shelf and she is standing and checking her mugs

Day 5 – Clean out your cabinets and pantry.

Throw away any food that has passed its expiration date.

Less food is wasted, and meals are ready faster in an easy-to-use kitchen.

To keep things organized, I use different cabinets for each type of food.

A separate drawer for pasta, another for rice, third for dish towels, parchment paper, etc.

Day 6 – Declutter Kitchen Counters

Remove anything that is not needed from your countertops.
Keep only the things you use every day, like a coffee maker, and put the rest away.

If you have a lot of duplicates lying around, for instance, if you have twenty coffee mugs but only use two of them, put the extras on Facebook Marketplace.

I made some extra cash by selling most of the kitchen gadgets we did not use after my recent 30-day decluttering challenge.

☕

And now, cleaning my minimalist kitchen takes no more than a few minutes.

Klaudia decluttering duplicate items from the kitchen

Day 7– Simplify Your Fridge and Freezer

Sort through your fridge and freezer, getting rid of expired or forgotten items.
Organize the other food by type, like putting vegetables in the bottom drawer.
For easy access, put products you use every day at eye level.

This will help you remember what is in the fridge and stop you from buying food on a whim, which is a money-saving tip!

Week 3 – Decluttering The Living Room: Your Relaxing Space

Your living room should be a place to relax, not a place to store things.🧘‍♀️

We spend the majority of our days in the living room, where we work from the sofa, watch movies, and relax.

All we need is a couch, two throw blankets, and a few pillows to make it cozy.

We also have a television and TV stand, a bookshelf displaying souvenirs and family portraits, and a dining room set.

Because of the minimalistic set, I can clean the living room in ten to fifteen minutes flat, giving me plenty of time to focus on other things.

Klaudia is sitting on the floor in her clean and decluttered living room, drinking coffee and smiling

Day 8 – Clear the Surfaces and Shelves

Coffee tables and bookcases tend to become dumping grounds for random items.

Remove everything from the coffee table and bookcase and clean them.
Dispose of things you will not be using, such as old magazines.

Donating books you have read is a good idea because they are just collecting dust.

It is best to only leave things in the living room that make you happy and remind you of good times, like pictures of your family and friends or mementos from trips.

Invest in a couple of large plants, a cozy armchair, and some carpet if you want a tasteful interior design scheme.

Minimalism and simplicity are key to elevating both the mood and the design.

Day 9 – Organize Cords and Electronics

Unused electronics and cords that are tangled up can look bad in your living room.

Get rid of old electronics and put your cords in one of the drawers under your TV to keep them organized.
Additionally, you can install a charging station for your various chargers.

It will save you time from searching all over the house for the phone charger.

Klaudia is decluttering items from the box in the living room

Week 4 – Decluttering the Bedroom: Your Oasis

Day 10 – Clear Out the Closet

I love cleaning out my closet; it always helps me find clothes that have been buried for a long time and that I forgot I had.

It allows me to reuse them and create new styles.

It saves me money because it makes me feel like I have new clothes again and stops me from buying new ones.

Sort through your clothes and get rid of anything you didn’t wear in the last 6 months.
Ask yourself:

Do I really need this?

Does this reflect my current lifestyle?

Donate, sell, or recycle items that no longer serve you.

the photo shows the closet before decluttering and after

Day 11 – Declutter Your Nightstands and Bedroom

A nightstand should only contain the essentials—a lamp, a book, and tissues.

We keep our bedroom extremely minimalist, with just a bed, a nightstand (with lamp and tissue dispenser on it), and a simple closet.

Just ask yourself, “What do I actually need here?” to keep your bedroom clutter-free.
Throw out or find a new home for the remaining items on your nightstand.

Your sleep quality will improve as a result of this.

Day 12 – Cut Clutter Under the Bed

If you’re storing random things under the bed, it’s time to rethink that space.

Keep there only things directly related to the bed, such as additional linens or towels for visitors.

When my closet was not big enough, I kept a lot of clothes under the bed, which made this space cluttered.

Then I decided to organize it better and keep just the bed linen and donate the rest.

Klaudia is cleaning and decluttering her master bedroom, making the bed

Maintain a Clutter-Free Home with These Simple Tips

Decluttering your house in 30 days is an accomplishment, but maintaining a minimalist lifestyle requires mindful habits.

Remember, minimalism is about progress, not perfection.

Here are some easy tips on how to keep your home clutter-free:

Adopt the One-In, One-Out Rule: For every new item you bring into your home, get rid of one.
Declutter Regularly: Set aside time each month to declutter small areas like drawers or closets. Regular upkeep simplifies your life and keeps your home tidy.
Mindful Consumption: Before you buy something, ask yourself if it’s necessary or if you already have something similar.

The Connection Between Minimalism, Mental Health, and Saving Money

Living with less can improve not only your mental health but also your finances.

Cluttered environments often contribute to stress and anxiety.

A minimalist lifestyle promotes peace, organization, and mental clarity by reducing decision fatigue and distractions.

Additionally, by cutting back on unnecessary purchases, you can save money and build better spending habits.

By embracing minimalism, you’ll find that living a frugal lifestyle comes naturally.

You’re not only decluttering your home but also simplifying your life and focusing on what matters most.

This room-by-room guide will help you stay on track and cut clutter from your home.

Klaudia sitting in the floor in her clean, minimalist living room

Final Thoughts: Declutter Your House in 30 Days

✨ Decluttering your house in 30 days might sound overwhelming, but with a minimalist mindset and a step-by-step approach, it’s completely achievable. ✨

As you organize your home, you’ll notice how much easier life becomes—cleaning is quicker, you save money by avoiding unnecessary purchases, and you have more time for yourself and your family.

Start today by decluttering just one room, and watch how minimalism brings peace, balance, and simplicity into your life. 🧘‍♀️

How to Declutter Your House in 30 Days With Absolutely No Effort

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