7 household items that are 'a liability, not a donation' – experts warn why you should never donate these things when decluttering

A large naturally lit entryway with a wooden front door framed by large windows. Light wooden plank flooring with a neutral boho rug. A console table on the left and coat storage on the right. .

Donating unwanted items is one of the easiest ways to streamline a space while helping others and minimizing waste. However, there are some household items you should never donate.

Some things simply aren't safe or useful and could create more problems for the donation centers.