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As you age, you start to realize the things you truly value and love. If your home is filled with outdated or broken items, it may be time to clean up your home and get rid of some belongings. The same is true for things that no longer fit or things you simply don't like anymore. If you've become a bit of a hoarder, we aren't judging you. We simply compiled a list of things that everyone over 40 should probably get rid of. Go through your home and see how many of these items you still own and decide if it is time to let them go or not: 1. Clothes or shoes that no longer fit Flickr You know the ones... the shoes you love but are too tight these days. The jeans you save in the back of your closet in hopes of fitting into them one day. If you haven't worn an item in over a year, it is time to donate it. Give it to someone who will get some use out of it! You'll feel good about it too. 2. Ripped or discolored towels Wikimedia Commons If you regularly use old, yellowed towels or ones that have rips, just go get new ones! Treat yourself to some new, fresh towels and use vinegar in your wash every once in a while to keep them clean. 3. Bridesmaid dresses or suits from weddings Wikimedia Commons You may be holding on to them for sentimental reasons, but we doubt the bride or groom will care if you get rid of it. You probably never wore the dress again. Either try to find someone who will wear it, or toss it if it has stains or tears. 4. Socks that have no pair Flickr Everyone has those socks that lost their pair, but you hope you might find it again. If you haven't found the pair in months, just toss it. Socks aren't that expensive. 5. Ketchup packets or other items from restaurants Wikimedia Commons If you regularly grab ketchup packets, sugar packets, plastic silverware, or other items from restaurants, see if they have piled up. You likely don't need old ketchup packets. Toss them out and make some room in your refrigerator and pantry. 6. CDs, DVDs, or records Wikimedia Commons Unless you collect them and use them often, it may be time to go through old CDs, DVDs, or records. Many people have them sitting around unused while they play music on their phones. Same goes for boomboxes and other old technology. Time to declutter. Read on to the next page to find out what else you should get rid of! 7. Broken string lights Wikimedia Commons Whether you have lights for your Christmas tree or some hanging up outside, if they are broken or have missing bulbs, it is time to replace them. 8. Expired spices and other items in your pantry Flickr It can be easy to buy spices and other food items that last forever and forget to check the expiration date. Same goes for medications. Go through your pantry, spice cabinet, and medicine cabinet and get rid of anything that has been expired for a while. 9. Old makeup Flickr Old makeup can actually contain bacteria that could give you a skin or eye infection. Toss anything that is over six months to a year old. Lipstick or lip gloss does last for about two years. 10. Business cards and old receipts or documents Wikimedia Commons You probably collect business cards, receipts, tax documents, and other paper items for years. Get rid of anything that is really old or you no longer use. Remember to shred things that have your personal information on them. 11. Old cards Pixabay While some vintage greeting cards may be worth money, if you save all of the cards you receive, you may want to get rid of some of them. Same goes for old magazines. 12. Books Flickr If you have a lot of books, go through them and donate some that you no longer want to read to a friend or the library. What else do you think you should go through and get rid of in your home? Do you agree with everything on this list? If you enjoyed this article, please SHARE with your friends and family! Learn more about Marie Kondo's popular tidying up method, just in time for spring cleaning: