Once you’ve wrapped up the holidays and sent the relatives home, you may have the urge to get started on your spring cleaning. Unfortunately, this project might be more intensive than you expected if you haven’t cleaned out the attic, closet, or junk drawer in a few years. From organizing to calling a junk removal company, use these guidelines to tackle your purge.

3 Tips for Home Cleanouts

1. Sort First

The home cleanout process can easily become overwhelming, so start as simply as possible. Go through your belongings one by one, and give yourself no more than 10 seconds to decide which pile to place them in: “trash,” “donate,” “sell,” and “keep.” Even though you might get excited upon rediscovering forgotten items, remember that you don’t need to hold onto it any longer if you haven’t used it in the past couple of years.

2. Dig Further Into the Keep Pile

Naturally, the first draft of most “keep” piles ends up being larger than necessary. Therefore, you should return to the “keep” pile for a second look once you have all three categories established. Start by removing essential items — such as tax documents and property deeds — and placing them aside.

When it comes to sentimental objects, consider taking photos of those space-hogging items that you’re only keeping around for the memory, such as old rocking horses or musical instruments. If you come across vintage or antique items, ask yourself if you’d rather hold onto the clutter or move them to the “sell” pile for some extra cash.

3. Prepare for Junk Removal

For extensive home cleanouts, you’ll have too much trash to leave on the curb all at once. Plus, there may be certain items that should be recycled. To avoid tacking on days of extra work onto your project, hire a junk removal company to sort through your waste, and dispose of it safely. In addition to hauling everything off at once, they can remove dangerous items like electronics (which can leak chemicals) and flammable or explosive items like aerosol cans.

 

If you’re in the middle of an extensive purging project, reach out to S & H U Call We Haul of Tarpon Spring, FL, for help. This waste management company will work hard to keep your property clean, whether you have remodeling waste, yard work debris, or years of clothes, school projects, and other belongings to get rid of. To learn more about their other offerings, including dumpster rentals, visit the website. You can call (727) 420-5490 to request a free estimate.