The “Free” Stuff You Keep... and Never Use
Let’s be honest. Somewhere in your house, there’s a drawer, a bin, or a closet full of stuff you got for free—and you swear you’ll use it someday. But you haven’t. And you probably won’t.
I'm not judging. I'm guilty too. These freebies feel useful, but they mostly just take up space. Here are 11 things you’re probably hanging onto for no good reason:
1. Fast Food Napkins
They multiply like rabbits. You grab a few extras “just in case,” and now you’ve got enough to host a BBQ.
2. Condiment Packets
Ketchup, soy sauce, taco sauce... all aging quietly in a drawer. You never use them, but you keep them anyway.
3. Hotel Toiletries
Mini shampoo bottles from three vacations ago. Cute, but are you really going to use them?
4. Pre-Packaged Screws from Furniture
You kept the extras “just in case.” But the furniture’s still standing, and the screws are still untouched.
5. Old Chargers
They don’t fit anything you own anymore. But tossing them feels... wrong?
6. Silica Gel Packets
You know, the “do not eat” ones. You kept them to protect... something? You forget what.
7. Plastic Takeout Utensils
You’ve got enough forks to cater a small wedding. But you always use your real ones.
8. Gift Bags and Tissue Paper
You save them to reuse. But they’re starting to look a little... wrinkled.
9. Grocery Store Plastic Bags
You’ve got a whole bag of bags. And you still grab new ones every week.
10. Cardboard Boxes and Bubble Wrap
You kept them for “future shipping.” But you haven’t shipped anything in years.
11. Twist Ties
You don’t even know where they came from. But they’re in your junk drawer, waiting for their moment.
So... Should You Toss Them?
Not necessarily. But maybe take a minute to ask yourself: Have I used this in the last year? If not, it might be time to let it go.
Your junk drawer will thank you.
Source: Your Tango