The ULTIMATE KonMari Checklist CATEGORY 1: CLOTHES Tops Long sleeve Short sleeve Tanks, vests & spaghetti straps Sleeveless Dress up Dress down Cardigans, shrugs, hoodies Bottoms Trousers Work Jeans Casual Formal Cropped, capri Skirts & shorts Mini Midi Maxi Dresses Casual, sun Smart casual Formal cocktail, dinner Formal full-length Outerwear Coats Jackets Workout & sports gear Sports bras Tops Bottoms Sports socks Sweatbands & accessories Swimwear Maternity wear Event/ hobby wear, costume, uniform Socks, leggings & hosiery Underwear & lingerie Vests & thermals Nightwear & loungewear Shoes Flat pumps Heels Boots Runners/trainers Sandals Flip-flops Bags Totes & shoppers Canvas Leather Messenger Satchel Backpacks Clutches Purses & wallets Hats, scarves & gloves Belts, ties & suspenders Jewellery Rings Bracelets Earrings Studs Hoops Dangling Necklaces Chokers & short chains Long chains Delicate chains Beaded, chunky, pearl, costume
CATEGORY 2: BOOKS Non-fiction True stories How-to s, reference, user manuals & textbooks Self help & psychology Spirituality/religious texts Historical Biographies Health & wellbeing Cookbooks Photo books & albums (non-sent Coffee-table books Craft/hobby Fiction Romance Thriller/suspense Action adventure Mystery Chick lit Crime Classic literature Graphic novels, comic books Collections (poetry, short stories, etc.) Horror Fantasy & sci-fi CATEGORY 3: PAPERS User manuals & instruction booklets Receipts & warranties Financial Pay slips Bank statements Bills & invoices Insurance documents Cheque books Stocks & shares certificates Contracts Identification Passports Certificates (birth, marriage, death, etc.) Licences Tax documentation Correspondence (letters, notes, postcards, etc.) Photos & photo albums (non-sentimental) Course/book notes Clippings Recipes Coupons Knitting, sewing, crochet, etc. patterns Greeting cards Business cards Notepads & notepaper Sticky notes Gift vouchers Cardstock & craft paper Writing sets Planners, diaries & calendars Scrapbooks
CATEGORY 4: KOMONO Music CDs Albums Soundtracks Singles Home-made / mix Collections Blank Vinyl records Old cassette tapes Music players Movies DVDs Movies Children s movies TV shows Box sets Blank Movie players Old VHS tapes, Blu-Ray, etc. Electronics & accessories TV sets Games consoles Chargers & cables Phones, tablets & ereaders Computers & laptops Peripherals (keyboards, headsets, mouse, etc.) Original boxes & storage cases Games, software/installation CDs, etc. Cameras Tripods & stands External hard drives, SD cards & USB sticks Music players Movie players Speakers Wifi routers & boosters TV/cable boxes Smart watches, fitness trackers, wearables SatNavs, GPS equipment Digital ebooks Email subscriptions Apps Photos Music Documents Videos/movies Miscellaneous files & folders Gift Gifts Gift wrap & bags Tissue, ribbon, gift tags, etc. Greeting cards Mail/packing Sticky tape Envelopes Boxes Stamps Bubble wrap, packing peanuts, etc. Labels Sewing, knitting, crochet, needlework Wool/yarn Threads Needles, hooks, pins, etc. Thimbles & threaders Buttons Zips Patterns Fabric Embellishments & embroidery Chalk, tape, etc. Magnets Beads Wire Glue Stationery & office supplies Planners, journals, diaries, calendars Notepads & notebooks Business cards Notecards & sticky notes Business cards Binders, clipboards & paper storage Cork, chalk & white boards Dusters/erasers Writing implements Inks Hole/shape punches Staplers & staples Elastic bands Binder clips, paperclips & pins/tacks Tapes & glues Label maker & refills Labels Stickers Scrapbooks & supplies
Kitchen Shopping bags Tupperware & food storage (including lids) Plates & bowls Drinking implements (including bottles) Eating utensils Cooking utensils Food processors, blenders, steamers, etc. Toasters, grills, microwave Kettles, coffee makers, etc. Dry foods Fruits & vegetables Baking goods Baking supplies Refrigerated food Frozen food food Drinks Napkins & paper towels, napkin rings Tablecloths, place settings & table decor Hand towels & tea towels Cleaning cloths, scrubbers & sponges Pots & pans Dishes (roasting, casserole, etc.) Chopping boards Mixing/salad bowls Racks & trays Bathroom Facial moisturisers & serums Body creams & lotions Face & body scrubs Cleaners & toners Medicated skincare Skincare wipes Masks Shower/bath lotions & gels Bath bombs, bubble bath, etc. bath accessories (non-slip mat, pillow, etc.) Deodorants & antiperspirants sprays (body sprays, perfume, cologne, etc.) Hair removal (razors, shaving foam, wax, etc.) Epilators & groomers Hair bleaching Sponges, cloths, loofahs, shower caps, etc. Toilet paper & brush Towels (face, hand & body) Cotton pads/balls, Q-tips, etc. Feminine hygiene products Lubricants Hand creams Footcare (sprays, creams, etc.) Mirrors Toothpaste & toothbrushes Floss & interdental sticks Mouthwash Soaps Weighing scales Health Thermometers Medication (regular & prescription) First aid (bandages, antiseptic, etc.) Vitamins Health monitors (blood pressure, etc.) Inhalers, masks, etc. Makeup & beauty accessories Eye products Eye shadows Eye liners Mascaras Eyebrow pencils False eyelashes Lip products Lipsticks Lip liners Glosses Balms Face products Foundation Primer Concealer Blush Makeup removers Makeup brushes, applicator sponges, etc. Tweezers, eyelash curlers, etc. Nail polishes & removers Nail care accessories Tanning products & accessories Haircare & accessories Shampoos & conditioners Hair oils & treatments Styling products (sprays, wax, gels, etc.) Dyes & bleaches Hair clips & pins Headbands hair accessories Hairdryer, straighteners & curling tongs Brushes & combs Furniture Seating (chairs, stools, sofas, etc.) Beds Tables & desks Bookcases & shelves Drawers & filing cabinets Bedside tables & lockers Lighting Steps/platforms Bins & shredders
Toys Soft/stuffed toys & dolls Ride-alongs Small cars & vehicles, garages, etc. Trains & tracks Lego & blocks Play dough, slime, etc. Musical instruments Drawing, colouring, painting, etc. Stickers & sticker books Board games Dress-up clothes & accessories Outdoor toys Handheld games, consoles Puzzles Jewellery, loom bands, etc. Balls, rackets, etc. Valuables Passports & visas Travel documentation & insurance Licences Insurance documentation Credit & debit cards Cash & cheque books Financial statements Vouchers, gift cards, store cards, etc. Heirlooms Property/asset documentation Contracts Keys Miscellaneous Cleaning supplies Laundry supplies Detergents & soaps Stain treatments Fabric conditioner Iron & ironing board Steamers Loose coins/notes Loyalty/reward cards Plants & flowers Candles Lightbulbs Matches & fire starters Sun protection Weather gear Umbrellas Parasols Slickers Wind-breakers Skis & equipment Snow shoes, shovels, ploughs, etc. Leaf blower Car cleaning equipment Jump cables, jack, spare tire, etc. Bedding & linens Towels Artwork, sculptures, etc. Ornaments, knick-knacks, decorative items CATEGORY 5: MEMENTOES Baby clothes Other baby items (books, keepsakes, photos, etc.) Pregnancy items Photos & albums Yearbooks, education-related books, notes, etc. Children s artwork, projects, etc. Greeting cards Letters, notes & postcards Diaries, journals & scrapbooks Gifts & hand-me-downs Souvenirs Clothes Certificates, awards, trophies, etc. Other