“15 Surprising Items Secretly Sabotaging Your Space—And Why You Should Get Rid of Them Now”
If the broom or mop is made of wood, you can break it down and use it as wood for your fireplace. Recycle or upcycle plastic items and make others more useful for it.
12. Old Trophies and Medals
Understandably, you were the reigning champion in your high school football, but why do you still have the trophies 20 years later? They may function as reminders of the good old days but also become an eyesore, especially if not stored well.
Your former school may appreciate the trophies more—they may repurpose them for future generations or add them to the school collection.
13. Excess Grocery Bags
If you check in almost every kitchen, you will find a grocery bag full of tens of more grocery bags. Getting rid of a perfectly good grocery bag feels wasteful, but if you don’t, it will soon overrun your kitchen.
Take inventory of your bags and determine how many you actually need. Keep a few reusable bags on hand and dispose of any damaged or unusable bags in an environmentally friendly way. You can also repurpose and recycle excess grocery bags by making them planters for your flowers.
For future shopping trips, get in the habit of bringing your own reusable bags to stop accumulating plastic waste. Your home and the environment will both be thankful.
14. Old, Worn-out Towels
That old kitchen towel that’s hanging on for dear life may seem to be doing its job, but it can become musty and harbor bacteria (and a lot of lint). Sometimes, we just leave them to accumulate in our linen closets without much thought. Old towels are less effective at drying us off and potentially cause skin irritation or infection.
