In the new year, there’s nothing like starting fresh! Clearing out clutter is the perfect way to make your home (and your mind) feel lighter and more organized. Whether it’s old decorations that no longer match your style, clothes you don’t wear anymore or other items collecting dust, donating your unused belongings helps you make space in your home for a refreshing year ahead. Plus, what you consider clutter may be just the item someone else is looking for. Here are five things to declutter in the new year:
1. Seasonal Items and Decorations
Every year, it seems we collect more and more seasonal items and decorations. You probably have a few things lying around that used to be your favorites but now sit untouched in the storage bin. It’s easy for decorations to pile up over the years, and the new year is a great time to sort through them. Clearing out what you no longer use not only makes your storage areas more spacious and organized, but it also gives those items a chance to bring joy to someone else in the coming holiday seasons.
2. Toys and Games
Kids (and kids at heart) receive plenty of toys and games as gifts during the holidays, leaving them uninterested in some of their older stuff. Instead of letting those items sit around in the toy bin or in the closet, sort through them and donate the ones your child no longer wants to play with. Gently used toys and games can be enjoyed by other children, giving them a second life and freeing up extra space in your child’s bedroom or playroom.
3. Clothing and Accessories
A new season of clothing styles often brings new clothing pieces, shoes and accessories into your wardrobe. Clothing is also one of the most common gifts people receive. Between gifted items and shopping for the latest seasonal pieces, it’s easy for older clothing items to get pushed to the back of the closet or the drawer to be forgotten. If something hasn’t been worn in a while or no longer fits like it used to, it may be time to let it go. This creates a little extra room in your closet while making it easier to enjoy the pieces you love wearing currently.
4. Household Items and Small Appliances
You may have noticed that over the years, you’ve curated quite the collection of gadgets, decor and small appliances, some of which you probably don’t use anymore. Household items and small appliances are always great items to donate. And even though they seem small, clearing them out can make a big difference. If you have larger furniture items or appliances to donate, check the list of acceptable items at the donation center you’re giving to, and check to see if their donation pickup services are equipped to handle them.
5. Books and other Miscellaneous Items
Books, DVDs, board games and other miscellaneous entertainment items can pile up quickly, especially after the holidays. Gather anything that’s in good condition but no longer needed; someone else could put it to great use! Don’t forget about electronics, sporting goods and workout gear. You never know who’s looking to pick up a new hobby in the new year!
If you’re looking to refresh your space by decluttering in the new year, 9PickUp is here to make it easy with our free donation pickup services! We show up with a truck and pack up all of your things for you, so you don’t have to lift a finger. If you have broken items or items unfit for donation, you can request junk removal services with your pickup for a small fee. When you work with 9PickUp for all of your decluttering and donating needs, not only are you giving items a second chance by keeping them out of the landfill, you’re also supporting a great cause that benefits the local children. Call us at 1-888-9-PICKUP today!