Want to uninstall all versions

In the past I have installed multiple versions of Visual Studio Express (2008, 2010, 2012, 2013). Included in this is multiple versions of SQL Server. I just want a fresh start. I know not to uninstall any versions of .NET Framework or the C++ Redistributables.
I have uninstalled all versions of Visual Studio. (My plan is to have just the 2013 version installed in the end). I'm using Window 7. In Programs and Features there are 28 different entries with SQL Server listed in them. Including 2005, 2008, 2012 and such.
I would like to clear these out and start with just one version. I'm sure I can just Uninstall all 28 entries but I don't want to break any pre-existent software that might be using an older version.
Is there a way to delete all of these, then install just a latest version and not break any software?
Thanks,

Hi,
Refer below links
How to uninstall SQL Server 2005
How to uninstall SQL server 2008 and 2008 r2
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