How to Declutter Your Bedroom in an Hour or Less
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As the place where you start and end your day, your bedroom should be peaceful and tidy so you can rest and recharge easily. But if it’s currently a mess, that can directly affect both of those things. That’s why it’s so important to declutter and organize your bedroom. Here’s how.
Day 9: Declutter your bedroom.
Today’s assignment is to declutter your bedroom, and we highly recommend setting a timer for a time that’s manageable for you — whether it’s 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour — and see what you can get done in that time. Here’s where to look and what to look for to get that done.
Where to Declutter in a Bedroom
- In and around side tables and nightstands
- In and around the dresser and other surfaces
- Consoles and armoires
- Closets
- Hooks and storage racks
- Vanity tables
- Open shelves
- Under and around the bed
- On and inside a storage ottoman or bench
- Wherever your clothes pile up, such as on a chair or in a corner of the room
What to Declutter in a Bedroom
- Trash
- Paper, such as notes, receipts, or clothing tags
- Books and magazines
- Drinking glasses and mugs
- Remote controls and electronics
- Phone chargers and cords that aren’t being used
- Random objects and decor
- Dingy or old sheets and linens
- Hangers or sleeves to take back to the dry cleaners
- Safety pins and bobby pins
- Out-of-place grooming supplies, makeup, or jewelry
- Clothes piled and draped where they shouldn’t be
- Socks
- Shoes, handbags, and accessories where they don’t belong
When the timer is up, stop decluttering! Take the items that don’t belong and return them to where they belong or sort them into your outboxes. Throw any trash away.
PRO TIP: Once your bedroom looks clutter-free, consider introducing organizational finds to keep it that way. Find the best bedroom organizers in our 2025 Organization Awards.
How much did you declutter in your bedroom? Tell us in our community forum!
More ways to participate in the Decluttering Cure:
- Sign up for email updates.
- Visit the 2025 Decluttering Cure page and catch up on assignments.
- Download the Decluttering Cure calendar.
- Join the conversation by checking out the Decluttering Cure board in our community forum.
- Check off that you’ve completed this task and track your overall Decluttering Cure progress here!
- See all the winners from our 2025 Organization Awards to get your home organized.
The Cure Program is a tradition here at Apartment Therapy — it happens every January, April, and September. Click here to learn more about the year-round program and when to sign up.