{"id":556,"date":"2019-01-23T18:44:34","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T17:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/?p=556"},"modified":"2019-01-23T19:27:55","modified_gmt":"2019-01-23T18:27:55","slug":"tips-how-have-successful-house-cleanout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/tips-how-have-successful-house-cleanout\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips &#038; How To Have A Successful House Cleanout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><h3>A Stress Free Guide to House CleanOut<\/h3>\n<p>Imagine a world where your house was clutter-free. What if I told you that dream could be a reality with just a weekend\u2019s worth of work? Read: 6 Easy Steps for a\u00a0Successful House CleanOut<\/p>\n<p>We rounded up expert house cleaning tips and turned them into a six-step plan you can use to get your house organized quickly and painlessly.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>How\u00a0to Clean Out Your House in 6 Steps<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Step 1: Make a House Cleanout Plan<\/h3>\n<p>Your house cleaning project will go much smoother if you lay some groundwork first. So, before you dive in, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decide where you\u2019ll donate any appropriate items. Donation-worthy items you might find in your house include:\n<ul>\n<li>Clothes<\/li>\n<li>Furniture<\/li>\n<li>Toys<\/li>\n<li>Electronics<\/li>\n<li>Sports equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Tools.<\/li>\n<li>Leftover remodeling materials such as paint, lumber or flooring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Decide if you want to sell any of the items you no longer need.<\/li>\n<li>If you want to sell, decide whether you\u2019ll have a yard sale (if so, set a date now!) or sell online.<\/li>\n<li>Decide how you\u2019ll get rid of the junk. Will you:\n<ul>\n<li>Bag it up for the curb?<\/li>\n<li>Haul it to the dump yourself?<\/li>\n<li>Hire a hauler to get rid of it all at once?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A\u00a0Habitat for Humanity ReStore\u00a0is a great option for donating tools and remodeling supplies. You could also look into donating to a local home building charity in your area. For sports equipment, search for sports or children\u2019s charities in your area, or contact local schools to see if they have a need.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26463\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 659px;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"attachment-266x266 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/junk-removal-nj-trash-removal-nj-junkdoctorsnj.jpg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/junk-removal-nj-trash-removal-nj-junkdoctorsnj.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/junk-removal-nj-trash-removal-nj-junkdoctorsnj-300x194.jpg 300w\" alt=\"house cleanout NJ House Clean out New Jersey\" width=\"659\" height=\"427\" \/><em style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><strong>PRO TIP *<\/strong><\/em><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"> Sort frequently-used items from items that can be donated or thrown away.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to junk removal, cleaning out your house may leave you with a pile of stuff that\u2019s too big for the curb\u2014especially if you\u2019re getting rid of lots of large items such as old patio furniture or lawn care equipment. If you think you\u2019ll end up with more than a couple pickup truck loads, it might be easiest to\u00a0hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/junk-removal\">local junk hauler<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Decide on Your \u201cKeep\u201d Criteria<\/h3>\n<p>Before you start cleaning out your house, set some ground rules for deciding what to keep. This tip will speed up the process by preventing you from agonizing over each individual item. Base your rules on whatever will work for your own situation but some ideas might include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep only things you\u2019ve used more than once in the past year.<\/li>\n<li>Keep only things in working condition. Ditch all those gizmos you\u2019ve been \u201cmeaning to fix.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Keep only as many items from a set as you actually use.<\/li>\n<li>For tools or equipment that you only need rarely, keep only the ones you can\u2019t easily rent or borrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 3: Take Everything Out<\/h3>\n<p>You know what they say: sometimes it has to get worse before it gets better!\u00a0That is often the case with organizing. I find that it helps to start with a blank slate. Clearing out the whole space always helps me to see what I have, assess my storage needs, and really make the most of the space.<\/p>\n<p>Pick a section of your house to start with and pull everything out to sort through. Besides making it easier to work, this house cleaning tip will also allow you to see what space you have to work with and what types of storage might work best when it\u2019s time to organize the items you\u2019re keeping.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26464\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-558\" src=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37253642_222284175087885_7971872979741048832_n.jpg\" alt=\"nj house clean out service NJ cleanouts NJ\" width=\"750\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37253642_222284175087885_7971872979741048832_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37253642_222284175087885_7971872979741048832_n-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>PRO TIP *<\/strong><\/em> Installing shelving units can free up much of your floor space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Step 4: Sort, Sort, Sort<\/h3>\n<p>Time to cue up that \u201cMulan\u201d song and get down to business.<\/p>\n<p>With your \u201ckeep criteria\u201d firmly in mind, designate one area of your house as your \u201ckeep\u201d pile and start going through the first round of stuff you pulled out. If you plan to sell anything, designate a \u201csell\u201d pile as well.<\/p>\n<p>Have plastic bins, cardboard boxes or bags on hand so that you can pack up donation items as you work and stash them somewhere out of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Keep garbage bags handy too, so that you can bag up the junk as you go. Working this way will make the house cleanout process much faster!<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve sorted one section, go back to step 3, remove another section of stuff from the house and start the sorting game all over again.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Put Your House Cleanout Plans in Motion<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you know what you\u2019re keeping, it\u2019s time to clear out the rest.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend starting with the junk. If you hire a hauler for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/junk-removal\">house cleanout<\/a>, just give the company a call to come pick up the items. If not, it\u2019s time to pile your bags up at the curb or load up a pickup truck if you have items your trash service won\u2019t take.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26465\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-562 size-full\" title=\"nj house cleanout hoarder clean out nj garage clean out basement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37290201_222288625087440_2718388409134481408_n.jpg\" alt=\"nj house cleanout hoarder clean out nj garage clean out basement\" width=\"750\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37290201_222288625087440_2718388409134481408_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37290201_222288625087440_2718388409134481408_n-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>PRO TIP *<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0 Have a house full of junk? Easily dispose of it with a local Junk Hauler.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Next, drop off your donation items. Or, if your chosen charities offer it, call to schedule a pickup.<\/p>\n<p>If you held on to any items to sell, now\u2019s the time to start\u00a0organizing your yard sale\u00a0or listing them online. You might also consider taking your stuff to a consignment shop. It may take a while for your items to sell and the shop will take a percentage, but this is the most convenient option for someone who\u2019s short on time.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 6: Get Organized<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve whittled things down to just the items you\u2019re keeping, seize the opportunity to keep clutter from building back up. So, what\u2019s the best way to organize a house? It depends on what exactly you need to store, but here are some tips to consider:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use shelving units to keep frequently used items within easy each.<\/li>\n<li>Use cabinets or closets for items you use less frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Group items by category so that you always know where to find what you need\u2014and can easily put it back where it belongs when you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<li>Label items ex. winter clothes,Christmas decor, etc<\/li>\n<li>For play areas: put toys like lego in bins that are shallow and wide so kids don&#8217;t have to dump them all to find the one.<\/li>\n<li>Hang a shelf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_26466\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37240393_222240035092299_2879228594997952512_n.jpg\" alt=\"cleanout service nj house clean out new jersey\" width=\"750\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37240393_222240035092299_2879228594997952512_n.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.procleanersnj.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/37240393_222240035092299_2879228594997952512_n-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em><strong>PRO TIP *<\/strong><\/em> A well-organized house will make it easy to find commonly used items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Cleaning out your house doesn\u2019t have to be overwhelming. With these tips, you can tackle it one step at a time and reclaim your space within a single weekend! Have your own advice to share? 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