A professional organizer lists three specific household items to declutter immediately: old charging cables, worn-out sneakers, and unused pet toys. She provides practical advice on sorting through these items and emphasizes the importance of donating or recycling when possible.
3 Things to Throw Away Right Now (From a Pro Organizer)
A professional organizer lists three specific household items to declutter immediately: old charging cables, worn-out sneakers, and unused pet toys. She provides practical advice on sorting through these items and emphasizes the importance of donating or recycling when possible.
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I'm a professional organizer and here are three more things I want you to please, pretty please throw away today.
I'm a professional organizer and here are three more things I want you to please, pretty please throw away today. And when I say today, I mean like right now, for real. It should not take long. Go and do it. I believe in you. Number one, I want you to throw away old or extra cords, cables and chargers. It seems like every device we get these days comes with its own charger. And a lot of these cables and cords can be used for multiple devices. So if you have a drawer or a cabinet stuffed full of these cords and cables, take some time today to go through and get rid of the ones that you don't need. Number two, I want you to get rid of old and worn out tennis shoes. Sure, it's nice to have a pair that you can beat up, but if you have an abundance of old sneakers taking space in your closet for yourself from them. Number three, take some time today to go through your house and throw away any old pet toys that your dog or cat no longer plays with. I promise Sparky is not going to be upset if you throw away a toy he hasn't seen in four years. And if you have cats, maybe check under and behind all of your large furniture. Now, as always, I use throw it away as a blanket statement, so donate and recycle where it's appropriate. But some things are garbage and they belong in the garbage can. So if you're concerned about things ending up in a landfill, then stop buying garbage and bringing it home.
- 01The Authority Hook
Establish your credentials and state exactly what the viewer needs to do immediately.
- 02The Urgency Push
Create a sense of immediate action and offer encouragement.
- 03The First Redundant Item
Identify a common item that people accumulate in excess and explain the logic for removing it.
- 04The Worn-Out Item
Point out something the viewer keeps 'just in case' but no longer serves its primary purpose.
- 05The Emotional/Underused Item
Suggest a category where sentiment or guilt usually prevents action and debunk that feeling.
- 06The Pro-Tip/Search Location
Give a specific, practical location to look for the third item.
- 07The Nuance Disclaimer
Address potential pushback or clarify your terminology for responsible behavior.
- 08The Blunt Closer
Deliver a final, slightly provocative truth to drive home the message and encourage debate.