{"id":5026,"date":"2019-05-29T14:53:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T14:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/?p=5026"},"modified":"2019-05-29T14:53:15","modified_gmt":"2019-05-29T14:53:15","slug":"basement-clean-out-tips-how-to-get-organized","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/basement-clean-out-tips-how-to-get-organized\/","title":{"rendered":"Basement Clean Out Tips: How to Get Organized"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Summer is almost here, but it\u2019s never too late in the year to do some spring cleaning. One of the most common spots in a home to accumulate dust, clutter, and debris is the basement. Tackling the mess in your basement may feel like an overwhelming task, but there are ways to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n

Declutter<\/span><\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t let useless items take up your precious space. The best way to start eliminating clutter is by throwing things out. This is the time to decide what you don\u2019t want, need, or use. If you haven\u2019t used something in the past year or so, consider if you realistically need the item. Once you start making smart decisions about what\u2019s really worth keeping, you will be surprised not only at how quickly your junk pile accumulates, but also at how much space is freed up in your basement. Remember that <\/span>televisions<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>electronics<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>appliances<\/span><\/a> typically cannot be thrown out with your regular trash removal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Organize<\/span><\/h2>\n

After you\u2019ve decided what\u2019s worth keeping, it\u2019s time to put things away in their own places. You can do this by creating sections of related items, and using shelves, bins, or other in-home storage units. Once everything has a spot, it will be easier for you to remember what you have and where it is when you need it. To maintain this organization after your cleanout, remember that your basement should no longer be the place for items without a home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sanitize<\/span><\/h2>\n

Just because it\u2019s a basement doesn\u2019t mean it has to be dirty! As you are decluttering and organizing, it\u2019s best to clean up dust and dirt as you go. This includes floors, light fixtures, and the insides of shelves and cabinets. Without cleaning what you decide to keep and where it is kept, your items will only continue to collect dirt. If your basement is especially dirty, be sure to take proper precautions such as wearing gloves or a face mask. <\/span><\/p>\n

So here comes the ultimate question\u2026 Where are you supposed to put all that junk? Depending on how much clutter you are starting out with, you might need to call in some reinforcements. If your cleanout is in need of professional junk removal, <\/span>contact All Day Junk Removal and Recycling<\/span><\/a> to speak with a junk removal professional. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Summer is almost here, but it\u2019s never too late in the year to do some spring cleaning. One of the most common spots in a home to accumulate dust, clutter, and debris is the basement. Tackling the mess in your basement may feel like an overwhelming task, but there are ways to make the process… READ MORE<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5026"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5026"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5026\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5028,"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5026\/revisions\/5028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5026"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwmsites.com\/junk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}