Christmas is over and it
will soon be time to think about starting on that serious Spring clean. For
some, the post-Christmas period is the best time to get your household into
order. A clutter-free home makes for a healthier mind so it is great to get
your domestic overhaul out of the way or if you just want to make some more
space in the house.
Here are some of the things
that you will probably want to get stuck into to get your house in order:
Unwanted Christmas Gifts – It sounds a little bit ungrateful but there are
always at least a few unwanted Christmas gifts. Either take them to a charity
shop or store them away to give away as Birthday or Christmas presents. If that
is what you’re doing then maybe use an old box that you can keep them all in so
you can remember where they are.
Holiday Clothes – Most people have a holiday wardrobe that they rarely or never use
when they are not away on holiday. Instead of leaving those clothes hung up
with your everyday clothes, why not pack them away, making it easier when it
comes to packing and clearing space in your main wardrobe.
Unused Clothes – This can be the bit where a lot of people fall down. There’s always that
feeling that you will either lose weight and fit into clothes, or that you
should keep some in case you put weight on. Either way, if you haven’t worn
them in the last few years they are just collecting dust and taking up space.
Sometimes you can be reluctant to get rid of something, especially if you have
spent a fair bit of money on it but you should take satisfaction from either donating to a charity or
finding a good home for your unused clothes. Alternatively, eBay is a great
place to try and recoup some of the money you spent on used items or ones that
you didn’t try on at the store and never took back! You can ever get coupons to
use on eBay for cashback on sites like 7coupons.in.
Go Paperless! – You can go paperless
for most things these days when it comes to bills, bank accounts, even the way
that you like to read. Instead of buying newspapers, subscribe online bank
statements, newspapers etc. take up a lot of space if you don’t shred it or
recycle it quickly. Going paperless can also save you money as a lot of
businesses offer discounts as it saves them on admin fees.
Be Ruthless – A lot of loft/shed/garage space is taken up by items that we will never
use again in our lives. Attack these spaces and be ruthless when it comes to
clearing out. You can probably find a very good home for the old bike or the
equipment from that hobby you gave up years ago.
Check the sell by dates – You might be fully in control of this area but
you’d be surprised how many people find tins or baking ingredients that has
surpassed their dates and you probably shouldn’t risk using. Doing a food
cupboard or freezer audit could free up some welcome space.
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