Declutter Your Junk Drawer in 10 Minutes

The Problem

Your junk drawer won't close. It's a black hole of dead batteries, old keys, and mystery cables.

The Hack

Dump the entire drawer on a table. Throw away: dead batteries, dried pens, expired coupons, mystery keys, tangled cables, broken items. Put back only things you've used in 6 months. Wipe the drawer.

Why It Works

The junk drawer is the gateway declutter — small, contained, and instantly satisfying. It proves that decluttering works and builds momentum for bigger projects.

Pro Tips

• Takes 10 minutes max — time yourself
• Be ruthless: if you don't know what a key opens, toss it
• Add small dividers or containers for what goes back
• This is the confidence builder — start here