Cleaning out your house can improve the air quality by removing allergens and contaminants. It can also improve safety and maneuverability by clearing space in your home. If you want to begin the junk removal process, the following guide can help.

Do:

Start sorting. 

Begin the cleaning process by sorting through your belongings. Decide what items to keep, which to throw into the garbage, and which to donate. Place everything in labeled boxes, so you don’t accidentally mix up where each container is going. Bring lightly used clothing and appliances to a local thrift store or homeless shelter that accepts donations. 

Set a timer.

Many people benefit from cleaning in small sessions to avoid getting burned out. Set a timer for 30 minutes and clean until the alarm goes off. Then, take a break and start the timer again to get back to it. Set a goal to do a specific amount of cleaning each day — like two hours total — and use the timer to stick to that plan.

Don’t:

Toss electronics.

Many people find stashes of DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes when clearing out their homes. Throwing electronics into the garbage can lead to environmental problems like spreading chemicals into groundwater.

Instead, consider recycling them so the components can be reused. You could also donate working cell phones and computers to a shelter, school, or another organization in need.

Try to do it all at once.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the idea of clearing out your entire home. Dividing up the house into smaller chunks can make it more approachable. Instead of thinking about trying to clean everything, start by addressing one room or one closet. Then, move on to another section when you’ve completed the first. 

You can also enlist the help of friends and family members to provide moral support while you work through which items to keep and which to get rid of. They’ll help you stay on track and do some of the heavy lifting if you need to bring big items to the curb for junk removal.

If you’re interested in hiring junk removal professionals for a house cleanout, contact Dr. Junk in Charlotte, NC. The expert staff can mitigate clutter and overall improve your quality of life. Call (980) 328-7274 for a free estimate or visit the website for information on their residential junk removal services.