100 easy things to declutter right now to give you space to enjoy the summer #declutter #clutter #sellclutter #makemoney #simplify #organize

Spring’s here.

The sun’s shining.

Even in London!

Which makes it the perfect time to declutter ALL that old, outgrown summer stuff you NEVER ever use that’s clogging up your garage, your attic and every cupboard in the house.

Firstly, because it will make YOU feel better.

And give you MORE space to enjoy the sunshine.

BUT secondly because there’s heaps of people out there ready to take it off your hands!

Think about it.

What’s your local store stocking right now in amongst all the other stuff you actually need?

Gardening stuff. Picnic stuff. BBQ stuff. Outdoor games. Right?

Basically everything that says sunshine.

And the beach stuff will be hot on its heels.

NOW you DO NOT want to buy this stuff do you?

Because the last thing you want is more clutter.

BUT it shows us, right now is the perfect time for you to pass on your summer clutter.

So it get reused – big hurrah for the planet! – AND you get some money.

I’ve got a big list for you below of stuff to declutter RIGHT NOW.

But before that some tips on how to declutter.

AND how to sell your clutter or just pass it on easily, so it’s out of your hair!

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1. How To Declutter

OK. So, the best way to win the clutter war is little by little.

I use the daily just 10 things method.

Which turns decluttering into a powerful habit in just a few minutes everyday.

You could use this method to work through the list below.

Nice and calmly and methodically.

BUT if your home’s anything like mine all that summer stuff is in an unbelievably enormous jumble in your garage or shed or basement or kids rooms!

If that’s the case, start off with a few 15 minute power purges.

These will get lots of surface junk in the bin and recycling.

AND help you spot where the summer stuff is hiding.

You can then work through it little by little in a few minutes everyday in the order you can get to it without pulling everything else down on your head!!

Just please REMEMBER the golden rule of just 10 things and the power purge is that you DO NOT yank loads of stuff out and spread it out all over your home or garden.

This IS a recipe for disaster.

Just extract a little everyday and let it go.

And here’s how to let it go.

2. How To Sell Clutter

One word of warning first …

MOST of us do NOT have hidden treasure hiding behind a long forgotten sun lounger.

Or never used tent.

So most of will not make any kind of fortune selling our clutter.

But we do have plenty of summer stuff other people will happily cough up 10 to 20 quid for.

(That’s 10 to 20 dollars give or take a cent or two for you Americans).

Now obviously, we could put this stuff on eBay or Craigslist.

But for summer clutter like this I reckon Facebook wins out because:

It’s super quick, low effort
You can target local people who will actually come and pick stuff up
AND it gets in people’s face – when the sun’s shining – and says come buy me now!

I’ve been selling stuff like this not-used-for-seven-years strimmer on Facebook.

It’s been 5 or 10 minutes effort top.

And gone from our shed in days. Hurrah!

If you’ve not sold on Facebook before check out my tips here.

NOW not everything will sell.

BUT you can also freecycle big, old, battered stuff on Facebook.

So you don’t have to take time to lug it to the tip or recycling centre.

And that in itself is a win isn’t it?

Right we’ve covered the how to declutter and how to sell clutter.

Now onto the BIG list of summer stuff to declutter right now …

3. 100 Things To Declutter Right Now

In your garage or attic or round the house keep your eyes peeled for anything on this list that is:

Outgrown
A duplicate or multiple
Broken and not mendable by you, but could be by someone else
Unused in years and you’ve been making do perfectly happily without
Half used and you will never finish

BUT don’t angst over stuff you’re NOT ready to let go.

OR other family members aren’t.

Just quickly gather up and let go any of these that you can …

Sun Wear

Sun hats
Caps
Sun dresses
Sandals
Flip flops
Swimsuits, bikinis & trunks
Sun glasses
Sarongs
Kids summer clothes

Gardening Tools

Garden spades & forks
Shears & secateurs
Trowels
Watering cans
Hose pipes
Lawn mowers
Grass strimmers & hedge cutters
Gardening gloves
Yard brushes
Wheelbarrows

Seeds & Plants

Plant pots & planters
Grow bags
Bags of compost
Old packets of seeds
Old bulbs
Grass seed
Plant feed
Weed killers
Garden bins
Compost bins & wormeries

BBQs, Fires & Lights

BBQs
BBQ fuel
BBQ utensils
BBQ covers
Fire buckets
Logs
Garden lights & lanterns
Night lights
Patio heaters
Chimineas

Garden Furniture

Garden chairs
Garden tables
Deck chairs
Sun loungers
Garden cushions
Garden furniture oil
Parasols & sun shades
Garden storage
Garden ornaments
Spare fencing

Garden Toys

Paddling pools
Water play toys
Sand pit toys
Bags of sand
Balls & goals
Raquets & bats
Trampolines & bouncers
Bikes, trikes, scooters & ride ons
Swings, slides & climbing frames
Outdoor games

Pool & Beach

Swimming costumes
Swim hats
Flippers
Snorkels
Inflatables
Swimming aids
Beach bags
Beach towels
Beach ponchos & cover ups
Wetsuits

Picnic Stuff

Picnicware
Plastic glasses
Plastic jugs
Plastic cuttlery
Cooler boxes
Cooler bags
Picnic hampers
Picnic rugs
Water bottles
Flasks

Travel & Camping

Suitcases & carry ons
Backpacks & rucksacks
Luggage wheels
Flight accessories – pillows etc
Tents
Sleeping bags
Camp beds & sleeping mats
Camp stoves & accessories
Foot pumps
Mosquito nets

DIY

Paint brushes
Half used paint
Paint rollers
Paint roller trays
Nail, screws etc
Fence varnish
Ladders
Drills
Saws
Power tools

Wow! It’s a monster list isn’t it?

BUT we do all have so much crammed in our homes we do not have the time and space to enjoy.

And that someone else can enjoy more.

You won’t have all of these or want to get rid of all of them.

But letting go just 5 or 10 of these will reclaim YOUR living space for YOU!

I hope this list helps.

For more help decluttering your home check out this FREE step-by-step declutter guide. It will take you every room in your home with simple daily challenges you can fit into just 10 minutes a day and give you the motivation you need to get started and keep going when you hit the tricky stuff to let go.