Summer is a great time to clear your home of excess and tackle the organizational projects that have been on your list for quite a while. Not sure where to begin? Below are six categories of items that minimalists always make sure to part ways with during this time of year, according to professional organizers. Follow their lead and enjoy a more streamlined, simplistic home all summer long.

School Gear

As school ends for the year, now is the time to clear out your kids’ backpacks and beyond, getting rid of unneeded school papers, books they’re done reading, and the like, Michelle Parravani, the founder of Designing with Less, shares.

“If you do this decluttering in the summer, you’ll feel more ready for the next school year when it begins,” she says.

She finds that the laid-back nature of the summer season makes tackling this kind of decluttering project a bit less stressful.

“Some people like to declutter kids’ toys before the holidays, to make room for new gifts, but I find that time of year really hectic,” Parravani says.

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Expired Toiletries

Make packing for vacation a breeze by tossing expired toiletries now so that you don’t end up stuffing them into your suitcase. Rather than carving out a pocket of time to tackle this task, you can handle it as you prep for your next trip, Parravani suggests.

“It doesn’t take much time at all to do this while you’re packing, and it’s an amazing feeling to come home to less junk on your bathroom counters,” she says.

If you come across unopened products that are still going to be usable for the foreseeable future, donate these to a local shelter, Parravani recommends.

Sunscreen, in particular, is something that expires quicker than you might think, Crystal Ellis, the founder of Simplify with Purpose, says, who recommends streamlining your collection of bottles.

Summer Clothing and Shoes

Going through your summertime clothing is another task that’s worth handling, Millie Naor, the founder of Bella Organizers, says.

“A quick reset now makes getting dressed easier, especially in the summer when we usually travel and go out more,” she says.

Spending time sorting through the items you’d like to keep versus sell or donate will pay off, as you’ll end up only keeping the pieces that fit you well and make you feel good. As a result, this will make it much easier to head out the door—or fill a suitcase—in a flash.

Be sure to evaluate your collection of shoes, too, Ellis adds. She recommends saying goodbye to worn-out pairs and thinking about which ones you will want to reach for in the fall as well.

Travel Gear

Again, speaking to the theme of summer travel, it’s smart to take inventory of all of your essential travel items like chargers, documents, and beyond, Naor adds. She encourages people to make sure their passports are up to date and keep other basics ready to go to make packing a breeze.

This may include assembling a pouch filled with things daily pills and medications, basic first aid supplies, and sleep aids that you can easily toss inside of a carry on, for example.

Winter Accessories

Even though the temps have warmed up, your home may still be filled with all sorts of cozy gear that you have put away for the season, like blankets and candles—Ellis recommends streamlining these items.

“Winter is a good time to stay in and snuggle, but summer is all about warm evenings and gathering on the porch,” she says.

As a result, the organizer recommends that you go through your collection of cold weather items and keep only those you anticipate reaching for come next winter. Anything that no longer reflects your style or isn’t in great condition can go.