Overview
- A OnePoll survey of 2,000 UK adults reports the average person owns 17 items they no longer use.
- Commonly hoarded categories include old technology (51%), old shoes (43%) and unread books (38%).
- Seasonal habits drive clear-outs, with 16% decluttering in September and 22% before Black Friday and Christmas.
- During a tidy-up, 51% look to sell on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace or Vinted, and 54% say they recycle unwanted goods.
- Key barriers to selling include the effort involved (31%) and low perceived value (30%), while 32% say decluttering delivers a strong mental health boost.