As the new year rolls around, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your home and embrace a fresh start. Whether you want to give your home a makeover or simply clear out the clutter that’s accumulated over the past year, de-cluttering your home is a great way to start 2025 on the right foot. By getting rid of things you no longer need, you can create a more peaceful, organised, and stress-free environment.
In this blog post, we’ll walk you through a step-by-step guide to de-cluttering your home for the new year, with actionable tips and suggestions. Plus, we’ll show you how easy it is to take your unwanted items away with skip hire, and how you can save £10 with our special JANTIDY10 promo code.
Step 1: Start with a Plan
The key to successful de-cluttering is to have a plan. Rather than diving straight in, it’s important to take a moment to think about which areas of your home need the most attention. Are you tackling a full home clear-out, or focusing on one room like the garage, attic, or kitchen?
Actionable Tip: Walk through each room and make a note of items that are no longer useful or necessary. Write down a list of “problem areas” in each room. This way, you’ll know exactly where to focus your energy.
Step 2: Sort Your Items
Once you’ve decided on the areas to focus on, it’s time to start sorting your stuff. The best way to approach this is to categorise your items into piles:
- Keep: Items you use regularly and are still in good condition.
- Donate: Items in good condition that you no longer need, but could be useful to someone else.
- Sell: Items that have some value but are no longer needed—perfect for selling online or through a yard sale.
- Toss: Items that are broken, expired, or that you’ve been holding onto for far too long.
Actionable Tip: For items that you don’t use regularly but may need in the future (e.g., seasonal items), store them in clearly labelled boxes to keep things organised.
Step 3: Get Rid of It—Hire a Skip!
Once you’ve sorted your items, you’ll likely be left with a large pile of things to get rid of. This is where hiring a skip can come in handy! Skip hire is an affordable, convenient, and efficient way to dispose of unwanted items, and it’s a great solution for larger clean-outs or renovations.
Actionable Tip: When hiring a skip, choose the right size based on the volume of items you need to dispose of. For most home de-cluttering projects, a 4 or 6-yard skip should suffice. If you’re not sure, feel free to ask our customer service team to help you choose the best size.
How Does Skip Hire Work?
- Step 1: Choose your skip size and book it online using our easy-to-use ordering system.
- Step 2: Have the skip delivered to your driveway or designated area.
- Step 3: Start loading it up with your unwanted items!
- Step 4: Once the skip is full, we’ll collect it and dispose of the contents responsibly.
By using skip hire, you can avoid multiple trips to the local dump, and rest easy knowing your waste is being disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner.
Step 4: Stay Organised and Be Selective
De-cluttering is not just about getting rid of items—it’s also about staying organised in the long run. Once your home is clear of unnecessary things, take the opportunity to rethink how you store and organise the items you’re keeping.
Actionable Tip: Consider investing in storage solutions like bins, baskets, and shelving units to keep everything in its place. This way, your newly organised space will remain clutter-free, and you’ll feel more in control of your home.
Step 5: Recycle Where Possible
If you have items that can be recycled—such as old electronics, clothes, or cardboard—be sure to take them to a recycling facility. You can even look for specialised recycling centres for things like batteries and electrical equipment.
Actionable Tip: Check your local council’s website for recycling information to make sure you’re disposing of your waste responsibly.
Step 6: Enjoy Your Fresh, Clean Space!
Now that you’ve freshened up your home, it’s time to sit back, relax, and enjoy your newly refreshed home. Take a moment to admire how much space you’ve cleared up, and how much lighter your home feels. Whether it’s a simple tidy-up or a full home overhaul, you’ll be starting the new year in a cleaner, more organised space.
Don’t Forget Your £10 Discount!
To make this process even easier, we’re offering £10 off skip hire and rubbish removal services with our exclusive JANTIDY10 promo code. It’s the perfect way to help you clear out your home, without breaking the bank. Just use the code when booking your skip hire to save £10 on your next order.
How to Use the Promo Code:
- Simply book your skip online through our website.
- Enter the promo code JANTIDY10 at checkout to get £10 off your order.
Final Thoughts
De-cluttering your home for the new year is the perfect way to refresh your space and make room for new memories. Whether you’re tackling a small project or a full-scale clean-out, WasteOnline’s skip hire services make it easier than ever to dispose of unwanted items responsibly. Don’t forget to use your JANTIDY10 promo code for £10 off, and get started on your home refresh today!
Happy New Year from WasteOnline!
