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We’ve all got them: areas of the house that have been a dumping ground for junk ever since we can remember. The spare room, the loft, the cellar, the garage, the back of the wardrobe, the shed, under the bed. The list goes on and on...
Junk is different to surface clutter, which can be easily cleared and tidied. Junk is the general gubbins you’ve been hoarding for years: the forgotten knickknacks, the unused exercise equipment, the indoor mini water feature your friend gave you for your birthday, the boxes of papers that needed filing ten years ago. And that’s precisely why clearing these areas may seem like a daunting prospect. Where on earth do you start?
This article is designed to help tackle those problem areas stuffed full of junk. With spring in the air there’s never been a better time to grab that ornamental bull you were given last Christmas by the horns – and chuck it away! Follow the tips below and you’ll soon see results.
Don’t bin it, donate it
Don’t let the stuff you’ve cleared pile up – take it to a local charity shop or list it on Freecycle and get it out of the way!
Turn your trash into cash
Clearing junk is also the perfect way to make a few bob. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so list things of value on an online auction site, or hold a car boot. This is particularly good for electrical items that can’t be taken to a charity shop.
Cleared it? Now clean it!
Finished an area? Chances are its not had even a whiff of a cleaning product for a long time, so clean and disinfect the area before you start putting things back.
Introduce a one-in-one-out policy
Now you’ve got a wonderfully clean, clear home, don’t let your old habits start to creep back in. Every time you bring something new into the house, make a rule that you have to throw one thing out so things don’t get out of hand again.
Good luck!
