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8 Tips For Doing Your Basement Cleanout

Posted by Junk King on Dec 12, 2017 3:00:00 PM
Do you dread going into your basement because of the piles of neglected junk and old household items? Make a basement cleanout a part of your home cleanout! 

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While we realize that not every home has a basement and - depending on where you live - basements are not common. But much like the garage, those who do have full-sized basements often end up filling them with junk.

In fact, junk accumulation is a chronic problem for many Americans. One could say that there is a principle at work that could be expressed as, "Stay in one place long enough and junk will multiply accordingly."

As a result, in the United States, we are experiencing a seemingly endless increase in junk and clutter.

In fact, one of the realities of life is that we accumulate things. Whether these means simply collecting an abundance of clothes, shoes, and other personal belongings. This can also mean larger household items like furniture or sports equipment.

The truth is that almost everyone finds themselves having to deal with excess junk at some point. Even in the basement!

The Challenge of House Cleanout Projects: Basement Cleanouts

Aside from a regular need to keep things tidy, people often want to greatly reduce their accumulated junk, or simply "downsize" their lifestyle by decluttering their homes. While this may mean simply getting rid of some household belongings, or clearing out entire spaces - like a basement - it all involves planning.

And disposal options, since it almost always involves getting rid of things. For too many people, though, "getting rid of things" means just tossing things in the trash or taking it to the dump.

However, adding to the municipal waste stream and the local landfill isn't always the best choice. Free Junk Removal Price Estimator

Instead, by implementing a little planning and forethought, much of what we consider to be just "junk" can actually be reused or repurposed in other ways including recycling.

And many of your unwanted items that you view as junk can have great value for someone else. In fact, it pays to consider all of your disposal options when it comes to junk removal. The truth is that how you choose to get rid of things can benefit others, benefit yourself, and even benefit the planet!

 

Decluttering for Your Basement Cleanout

Any kind of home cleanout project requires some dedicated time, effort and prior planning. A basement cleanout is no different. And keep in mind that if your basement is currently just a "storage unit" for your home, considering the help of basement cleaning services might be worthwhile.

At the very least, you will want to look into either a junk hauling service or even a dumpster rental depending on the volume of stuff you have.

But here are a few tips for the organizing end of your cleanout project from the Container Store:

  1. Visibility
  2. Accessibility
  3. Flexibility

Visibility refers to keeping stored items in places that are easily seen and identifiable. Accessibility requires making sure the things you need most often are easy to get to. And flexibility means having storage systems that can be easily re-arranged or re-used in different ways, when needed. 

With the end of the holidays just around the corner, it's a great time of year to finally declutter your basement (or garage), and make some more room for the Christmas bounty.

And to help you with your basement cleanout and decluttering, here's our "Quick Guide for Getting Organized" to help you with your project:

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Now That You're Organized

If you're like most people you know the challenge is keeping your space uncluttered and organized. It's not enough to simply get free from all your clutter and organizing the stuff you keep. While this is certainly an achievement worth celebrating, simply staying organized and avoiding clutter for the real goal.

For many, this means adopting a "minimalist" mindset. In other words, accumulating less things and being ready to get rid of things you no longer need. It also means developing a lifestyle of organizing, storing and regularly "de-cluttering" your space.

And this is a practice that applies to all of the spaces in your home, not just your basement or garage. A periodic house cleanout is a great practice to keep up and calling on a house cleanout service for the excess junk. People are different and there are different ideas of what constitutes "clutter."

Getting the Best Team for Your Junk Disposal

Once you decide to get rid of all the junk you've gathered during your cleaning project, you will need to determine which firm is the right one for the job. While you could hire someone your cousin knows, or do it yourself, Junk King really is the firm of choice.

That's because Junk King provides an efficient, safe and eco-friendly junk disposal service. That means you don’t have to worry about the pick up or disposal of the debris after your project is complete.

Junk King offers expert assistance when it comes to your basement cleanout needs. Our team is well-versed in decluttering tips and basement organization, making the process efficient and stress-free. Whether you're planning a basement renovation or simply want to reclaim your space, our junk removal services are at your disposal. We ensure a cleanout checklist is followed meticulously, and our efficient cleanup leaves your basement looking spotless. Trust Junk King for waste disposal and efficient basement cleanout services, and let us help you transform your basement into a functional and clutter-free space.

Our team specializes in large waste removal and trash hauling. We can be at your facility in mere minutes, so call us today! Our crew is fully insured and well-trained, so you can trust them to get rid of your unwanted items in a professional and courteous fashion.

One of the best things about hiring Junk King is that we recycle much of the material we pick-up. This is proof of our commitment to being an eco-friendly removal service. If you have questions about what we do or what we believe, give us a call at (707) 744-4254.

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