Daylight savings means you have more hours of sunlight, and what better way to utilize them than by spring cleaning. As luck would have it, spring is perfectly aligned with the extra hours of natural light, meaning you are now more energized to keep the body on the move. 

With spring cleaning being a lifelong tradition for many, you must be thinking this is the right time to get rid of the junk that has been accumulating in your home. If you are wondering how to get started, these junk removal tips will help keep your house clutter-free.

Tip #1: If You Don’t Need, Get Rid of It

Holding on to that old sofa bed for “just in case” stay overs? Or maybe you are hoping that you can get crafty and repurpose that old bookcase into something beautiful based on a few adverts you saw on YouTube? Whatever our excuses are for holding onto needless bulky items, you may just be surprised how freeing it is to open up crowded rooms. A good rule of thumb is: if you have not used it for a long time, then you do not need it, and junk removal will enable the space to be put to good use. 

Therefore, whatever old furniture, electronics, and appliances you have been piling up in the garage or attic if you are not sure when they will ever come in handy, get rid of them. That does not necessarily mean throwing items out in the streets. You can rely on a junk removal service to help in recycling and donating reusable items to non-profit organizations and donation centers.

Tip #2: Be Clear About What You Want to Accomplish

They say failure to plan is planning to fail, and this expression applies to spring cleaning and junk removal too. Before you even get started on spring cleaning, be sure about what you want to achieve. If you are interested in de-cluttering or thoroughly cleaning the house, getting it right from the start will save you time because you will have each task prioritized.

For instance, when you decide you want to get rid of the items you do not need, having a junk removal team ready will help haul those old hot tubs and heavy furniture. Besides, you will not want the items sitting in your front yard when you know full well the city will not come to dump them for you. With a plan already in motion, a junk removal services company will have the vehicle ready to dispose of whatever trash you need to be hauled off, thus keeping your compound clean.

On the other hand, if your aim is to deep clean your home, you will have gathered all the tools and solutions necessary for the task ahead. Such planning ensures that you are not demoralized when you are off to a good start. Realizing that you don’t have enough vinegar to remove the stains that got you in the spring cleaning mood in the first place is demotivating. 

Tip #3:Take It One Room at a Time

Sometimes you bite off more than you can chew when you take on the entire house as a spring cleaning project that needs to be accomplished in one day. Let’s face it, the garage, guest bedroom, and attic are more likely to have more junk and dust than the kitchen and other room you use regularly. Therefore, by biting what you can chew, we mean cleaning each room at a time. Once you are overwhelmed, the morale quickly dies, and you will postpone junk removal until next time, wherever that will be.

You can start cleaning the rooms you know do not have too much clutter. Not only will it motivate you as you see there is not much to do, but it also enables you to focus on a small area. As a result, you are likely to notice what you would have missed if you worked on a bigger space at a time. Once done decluttering and cleaning the often-used rooms, you can move on to the cluttered areas with the satisfaction of knowing you have already checked off a few rooms from the list, which is the motivation you need to keep you going.

Tip #4: Organize as You Clean

It makes no sense to clean a room only to come back later and sort the trash. Remember, by the time you finish cleaning, you will probably be too tired to start organizing. Nobody wants to be in a messy room. Therefore, although cleaning is essential, being organized also goes a long way in making the room appealing and habitable.

You can have three boxes to facilitate the junk removal process, one for things that need to be donated, another for recycling, and the other for what needs to be thrown out in the garbage. Besides sorting as the junk, also do not tire yourself out unnecessarily by moving furniture around. If you can vacuum the rug without moving the couch to the other end of the room, do so because you will have the energy to do a thorough job much faster. 

Moreover, with the garbage already sorted out, you will know if you need a junk removal service early so you can have time to look for the ideal one. Remember, not all waste can be disposed of by a removal service. Therefore, contacting your chosen junk removal service provider in time will have them connect you with their partners for specific hazardous materials.

Tip #5: Involve Everyone in the Decluttering Process

Your children may be clinging on to clothes that don’t fit anymore, and there is no way to know that unless you have them involved in the spring cleaning process. There could also be toys they don’t play with anymore. Your spouse could also be holding on to sales magazines because s/he cannot let go of the dream to be the best salesperson, yet they already have a thriving career elsewhere. Unless everyone participates, your junk removal efforts will be wasted.

With their help, organizing the stuff that needs to be donated, such as toys and clothes, is easy, which will dramatically reduce the time you spend giving your home the much-needed revamp. 

Tip #6: Be Realistic in Your Junk Removal Expectations

In any goals you set, you have to be realistic, which goes for your spring cleaning project. Since you had noted what you want to achieve by the end of the project, be wise in your approach. Divide the junk removal project into parts; the first could be going room by room and determining what needs to be disposed of before cleaning starts. Whatever method you decide, don’t pressure yourself to finish up in a limited period.

Tip #7: Hire Junk-King Fort Worth

Spring has arrived and junk removal in Fort Worth is in full swing! Contact Junk-King Fort Worth to conquer your clutter!  Junk King is America’s Greenest junk removal service, and it has been rated #1 service brand in Fort Worth. We have been in operation since 2005 thanks to our excellent customer service and range of services that include junk removal, dumpsite removal, recycling, and e-waste recycling. Let’s help in your junk removal dilemma; all you have to do is pick a date and give us a two-hour window, although 90% of the time, we take your trash immediately. Contact us today and get a $20 for all jobs over $99; you can trust us because our junk removal services are 100% guaranteed.