How long has it been since you made soaps? That's one thing, if it were me (remember -> 4th generation packrat) that I wouldn't get rid of. I might get rid of the herbs, etc as you did, but might save the oils and all equipment and basic ingredients. You never know...
I do an inventory in June of the pantry, root cellar and freezers. It's a bit late, I suppose, but I use it to tell me what to preserve later in the season.
RE: Cleaning & Organizing the Pantry - by Sunscape