The idea behind living a simple life generally revolves around owning only what you need. Even so, in most cases, people end up accumulating things they assume they will need at some point, which leads to cramped spaces and items that are not being used stacked up in rooms.

In the past, clutter was limited to residential properties. Nowadays, more and more commercial properties are dealing with considerable clutter. Most clients base their image of your brand on how clean your premise looks and its décors. Clutter paints your brand in poor light and covers the décor you painstakingly put together. Clutter has also been linked to stress that reduces the productivity of workers at work places.

Our commercial cleanout in Vancouver is essential to achieve sparkling clean business spaces. These are the spaces that will boost the productivity of your workers and attract the right clients. Below is how we set out our Commercial cleanouts in Vancouver.

We set goals and timelines for commercial cleanouts

Irrespective of how much we have to get out during the cleanout, setting out goals makes our work easier. Moreover, without goals and timelines, it is easy to keep procrastinating.

Here are some tips on how we set the timelines and goals of commercial cleanouts in Vancouver:

1. We draw a map of all your rooms and the spots in which to declutter.
2. Give each section that you want to clean a grade according to the severity of the items in it. The room with the highest amount of clutter gets the highest grade.
3. Tackle a room at a time. To avoid getting discouraged, we start with the rooms without a lot of clutter.
4. Set timelines for completing the cleanout of different rooms. When doing this, we always pick attainable timelines and plan for any drawbacks. Our ideal timeline depends on the size of the room and the amount of clutter in it.

We create a sorting system

We always come up with a sorting method for the items you want to get rid of or use the renowned three-box technique to ease letting go of stuff you do not need. In the three-box technique, we have a box for the items you want to keep, those you want to throw out, and those that you want to store.

The items that are stored are the seasonal ones and have sentimental value, while those you keep are the ones useful in the running of your business. Everything else should be disposed of, recycled, or donated to charity. You can also have a garage sale for the usable items.

We follow the 80/20 rule

You only use 20% of the things you buy while 80% remain unused when running your business. During commercial cleanouts in Vancouver, we aim to get rid of the stuff that your business does not use which is 80% according to the rule. This includes machines, books, furniture, and décor items that do not have a prominent position in your business.

Forget about your sunk costs

It is not easy to get rid of anything in your business, more so when you bought it because you thought of it as an asset. Unless any of the items cluttering your premises are rare, consider them sunk costs if you no longer use them. 

Understanding this concept will help you make rational choices on the items you want to keep. If, for instance, you have a broken down typewriter that cannot be repaired or will cost too much to repair, it is best to get rid of it and replace it with a modern one.

We clear your flat surfaces

Shelves, countertops, and desktops are the clutter magnets of most commercial spaces. The space on these flat surfaces never seems to fill up, and with time, will leave your premises cluttered. We start by getting rid of the items you don’t use on the flat surfaces before handling drawers, bins, vertical spaces and floors. By starting with your flat surfaces, you can see a considerable difference in the mess in your commercial space. This will prove quite motivating, more so when cleaning large spaces.

We categorize similar items

When decluttering, it is advisable to categorize your items as you go through them. We keep similar items together because this will make it easy to recognize the items you no longer need. Moreover, it will ease the organization of space.

We also advise clients to store items near their point of use so that they know where to get them when needed.

We sort through paper items

Understandably, most commercial cleanouts in Vancouver handle a lot of paper. These range from piles of receipts, bills, and documents. When decluttering, we start with the paper items because it is a major junk in commercial premises.

We arrange the papers to make trash, to-do, and file piles. After sorting everything, we immediately file the papers you want to keep and place those you don’t need aside. We then shred them before putting them a bin for disposal.

We always advise our clients who have many papers and want to keep them to consider scanning them so that they have them in digital records, which is easier to store and retrieve.

When thinking of decluttering your commercial space, first find a company that offers commercial junk removal services. The company will handle the transportation of the things you are getting rid of to a recycling center or a local landfill. While it might seem unnecessary, this will  significantly cut the transportation and disposal costs. One of the best options for handling the trash from commercial cleanouts in Vancouver is Junk King Vancouver. Other than the reliable and timely services that the company offers, it is fully insured. This means your assets are protected in case of accidents during the hauling of the waste.