Time tends to pass by so quickly that we get used to certain things that are just lying around the apartment. At Arrive South Loop, we want to help you declutter your living space and get rid of some of those items. We’ve put together a sort of scavenger hunt so that you know what items you might be able to get rid of. Maybe you can even donate them. Keep reading and see if you can find the most items on the list in your Chicago, IL apartment!
Bathroom bottles. Do you own a product in your bathroom that you no longer use? Perhaps it didn’t quite work for your hair, yet it still sits on the shelf or in the bath.
Books. Do you own a book that you could never finish? Maybe you have a book that you absolutely love. Whatever the case is, you can donate the first and pass on the second. If it’s a book that you fell in love with, then letting a friend read it so you can discuss it is a great way to get rid of the item while not completely losing it.
Clothes. Do you own any clothes that no longer fit, that are old and worn, or that you haven’t worn for years? Maybe that shirt never really “worked” for you like it did in the store, yet you’ve held onto it for all this time.
Phone chargers. Do you own a bunch of phone chargers from previous phones that you’ve owned? Have you ever thought of getting rid of them? The same goes for old mobile devices.
Multiple items. Is there anything that you own more than one of? If you do, think to yourself if you really need that many.
Past hobby remains. Do you have a bunch of things from hobbies of past years? Things in this category can take up a lot of space!
Damaged items. Do you own dishes that are cracked or something that is damaged while not completely broken? You might want to think of getting rid of those items.
Loved but once. Is there something in your apartment that you bought years ago, used once, and then never looked at it again?
Expired food. Check your pantry, food storage, and emergency kits for any expired foods.
Movies. Do you own any movies that you know you’ll never watch ever again?
Kitchen supplies. How many potato mashers does one really need?
Menus. Many take-out menus can be found online, so there’s really no need to keep all that paper!
Expired medication. See these guidelines for the disposing of unused medicines.
How much did you declutter from your apartment here in Chicago, IL with our scavenger hunt? Let us know what you finally got rid of in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
