How to get rid of things you no longer need

It’s that time of year again! Time for you to go through your house and organize everything that has accumulated throughout the year. That’s how it is; It’s spring cleaning time! Whether it’s spring or the middle of winter, it’s time to get your house in order. This is not a pleasant task, but it has to be done. After all, we all enjoy our home more when it’s free of clutter. To help you get started, here are some tips and advice to help you get rid of your old and unwanted stuff, sometimes with minimal effort on your part!

Clothes and Garments

Whether you have a bridesmaid dress from your cousin’s wedding four years ago, or an ill-fitting shirt you bought and lost the receipt, most of us have clothes that we could easily part with. So put your unwanted t-shirts, jackets, skirts, jeans and shoes together in a simple garbage bag. Then all you need to do is find a simple donation box for garments. These are very common. Many charities have them, be it Good Will, Red Cross or some other charity. In fact, most of these organizations try to make your donation as easy as possible and put drop boxes in many stores or supermarkets. This makes it easy for you to get rid of your old clothes. Just reach for one of these boxes on your way to work or shopping, and you can get rid of your clutter with minimal effort.

stuffed animals and other toys

For those of us with children, it seems that there are always more toys than are needed. Some toys let them grow and others lose interest in them. In that case, it would be better to give these toys to a child who will appreciate them better. Fortunately, many charities encourage us to donate toys. You will often see toy ‘drives’ where you are allowed to leave unwanted items at your local supermarket and the charity will make sure the items get into the hands of those who will appreciate them. Or if there are no local collections, many churches are happy to take your old stuffed animals and games off your hands. You could even do a simple internet search and find someone locally who will take your toys and put them into the hands of children in need in other countries.

Furniture and Accessories for the Home

These are often the most difficult items to remove. After all, they are heavy and take up a lot of space. Still, he’ll be surprised at how grateful others will be for taking the furniture off his hands. Ask your friends and family, and maybe someone knows a college student who would be more than happy to get a free couch for her apartment or dorm room. They will probably even transport it themselves! Remember, your trash could be someone else’s treasure. And if you can’t find anyone, and you’re tech savvy, you can post an ad in one of the many free online classifieds, like Craigslist. These are all great ways to get rid of your heavy furniture without spending a lot of energy or money on transportation costs. (You could also sell your old furniture for cash if it’s in good condition.) And if you have the ability to carry an item a short distance, you could even place it at the end of your driveway with a “free” sign. Someone will probably stop and happily take it off your hands! Getting rid of furniture doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think!

So as you can see, no matter what form your unwanted clutter takes, there’s always a way to get it into the hands of someone who will appreciate it. You can donate them to friends, family or acquaintances, give them to a charity to be placed with those in need, or just have someone pick them up at your door! Remember, spring cleaning doesn’t have to be incredibly difficult. Just keep these tips in mind to make your clutter someone else’s treasure. Good luck!