30-Day Declutter Challenge Template (Printable PDF & GoodNotes)
A 30-day declutter challenge with 30 numbered squares to colour, one for each day you clear an area, and a log with columns for the day, the area, and what you kept, donated or binned.
- Printable US Letter8.5 × 11 in, white paper
- Printable A4210 × 297 mm, white paper
- iPad / GoodNotesAlso Notability and Noteshelf
- E-ink tabletreMarkable, Kindle Scribe, Boox
Free PDF, 1 page, undated. No sign-up needed.
Shown for iPad in the Sage Botanical theme. Printable downloads use white paper; the e-ink version is black and white.
One page, ready to fill in.
- 30 numbered squares to colour in
- A table with columns for day, area and kept / donated / binned
- Undated, so you can print or duplicate it as often as you need
Who it's for
People preparing for a move, families with too much stuff, new parents making space, and anyone who feels overwhelmed by clutter and doesn't know where to start.
Getting the most from a 30-day declutter challenge.
Plan small areas
A drawer, a shelf, the bathroom cabinet, under the sink. Small areas take 15 minutes and keep you going all month.
Write the area before you start
Fill in the area column for the next few days in advance. Deciding what to do is often harder than doing it.
Use three bags
Keep, donate, bin. Decide on the spot and get the donate bag into the car the same day.
Count what leaves
In the last column, note roughly how many items went: "donated 12, binned 5". Watching the total grow is motivating.
Skip days without quitting
Missed a day? Colour the next square when you do one. The challenge is 30 areas, not 30 perfect days.
Take before and after photos
A quick photo of each area before and after is satisfying to look back on and keeps you motivated through the harder days.
Included in 2 planners
This template is a page in each of these planners. Open one to see everything else that comes with it.
Get it inside a full hyperlinked planner
The cleaning planner includes this page alongside dated month and week pages for your year, with side tabs and links between every page. Pick your device and theme, preview it free, and pay only when it's right.
- Dated pages for the whole year
- Tap a tab or a date to jump there
- GoodNotes, Notability, Samsung Notes, e-ink and print sizes
Opens the cleaning planner with the Cleaning section switched on.
Or read about the cleaning planner first.
About this 30-day declutter challenge template
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What is a 30-day declutter challenge?
Clearing one small area of your home each day for 30 days. Small daily sessions make decluttering manageable and build a habit.
What areas should I declutter?
Start with easy ones like a junk drawer, bathroom cabinet, coats or shoes, and work towards harder ones like wardrobes, paperwork and sentimental items.
Can I do it as a family?
Yes. Each person picks an area a day and the family colours the square together.
What happens after 30 days?
Print another, or move on to a deep cleaning checklist now there's less stuff in the way.
Where should I donate things?
Charity shops, local donation groups, schools, shelters and libraries all take different things. Check what they accept before you drop off.
