Outlook Clean Up Tool

Did you know?

Microsoft Outlook has a clean-up tool that can help you purge redundant emails and quickly get you space back in your mailbox.

  • 5 Steps to clean your Outlook

    Step 1

    Select the folder that contains the email threads that you want to delete. (e.g., your inbox)

    Step 2

    Select the Home tab at the top of Outlook.

    In the Delete box, select Clean Up.

    Step 3

    Select Clean-up folder and subfolders to delete all conversations in your selected folder.

    Step 4

    A new dialogue box may appear.

    If so, select the Clean-up folder.

    Step 5

    Limit the timeframe you keep "just-in-case" emails.