How to do a Mini Apartment Cleanout

Moving out of your apartment can be a stressful experience, so it’s important to make it simple enough. 

 

One way to do this is by doing a mini apartment cleanout before you move out. The following steps will help you get rid of clutter without feeling overwhelmed:

Decide what to donate and what to throw away.

If you have items that are still in good condition but don’t need them anymore, donate them to charity. 

 

You can donate at your local thrift store or Goodwill. If you have broken, worn out, or outdated items that can’t be repaired or fixed easily (like an old computer), throw those away as well.

 

If there are things in your home that aren’t useful anymore but aren’t trash either (like an old TV), consider selling them instead of throwing them away! You might be surprised how much money people will pay for something like this on Craigslist or eBay–even if it doesn’t work perfectly anymore!

Clean out your closets and dressers.

The closet is a great place to store items you don’t use often. Suppose you have a dresser or chest of drawers that isn’t being used for clothing. In that case, it can be an ideal spot for storing items like extra bedding and linens, seasonal clothing (think coats), old books and magazines, sporting equipment like skis or golf clubs, hobby supplies such as paints and craft tools–the list goes on.

 

The key here is organizing your space so that everything has its place in the closet or dresser so that when it comes time to pull something out again later down the road–or even just during regular cleaning days–you’ll know exactly where everything goes!

Recycle plastic, glass, and paper products.

Recycling is a great way to reduce the amount of trash you produce. If you can’t take your recyclables to a recycling center, don’t worry! Plenty of other ways to dispose of them responsibly and keep them out of landfills exist.

 

Paper products: Newspapers, magazines, and junk mail can be recycled in most areas. Some cities will even accept cardboard boxes that have been flattened with all seams removed (this helps make sure they don’t jam up machinery).

 

Plastic bottles: Most plastic bottles are made from PET (polyethylene terephthalate) which can be recycled into new products like clothing fibers or carpeting material. You might also find these items at your local grocery store or pharmacy–they often have bins where they collect discarded plastic containers so they can be reused later on down the line!

Glass jars: Glass jars are another great item for recycling because they’re easy enough for anyone at home with access to some basic tools (like scissors) to open up those tops without breaking anything else nearby.”

Dispose of anything that’s expired.

If you’re cleaning out your apartment, it’s time to get rid of anything expired.

Food

You may have some food in your kitchen that’s past its prime. While some people will eat expired food (and sometimes enjoy it!), others might not be okay with eating something that didn’t come from their fridge. 

If you’re unsure whether something is safe to eat, check the expiration date on the package and throw it away if it has gone bad.

Medications

It can be hard to know when medications expire because they don’t all have an expiration date printed on them as other products do–but remember: any medication that has been sitting around for more than six months probably isn’t going to help anyone anymore! 

Ensure all expired medications are disposed of properly by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away in a secure trash can with other hazardous waste items like batteries and poison bottles (below).

Get rid of your junk.

You have to get rid of your junk.

There are many ways to do this, but the best depends on what you’re trying to eliminate and where it’s located. If you live in an apartment building or condo, there will be a trash chute for disposing of large items that cannot fit your garbage disposal.

If you have items that are too large or heavy for the trash chute (like furniture), consider taking them somewhere else where they can be recycled or donated:

• Recycling centers accept various types of plastics, metals, appliances, and electronics–they’ll even pay cash! If they don’t accept something at first glance, ask them if they’ll take it anyway; sometimes, they’ll say yes just because they want less stuff on their hands (and less work).
• Non-profits often accept donations from individuals like yourself who have no use for old clothes anymore but don’t want them cluttering up their closets either!

Another way to eliminate junk is to hire residential or commercial junk removal professionals. More than taking care of your trash, some companies can help you with an apartment or house cleanout.

Start Your Mini Apartment Cleanout Today

The key to a successful mini apartment cleanout is prioritizing your items and starting with the most important ones first. This will help you get them out of your way so that you can move on to other things.

If you don’t want to stress about the apartment cleanout, you can always hire professionals to do it for you. At Trash Your Junk LLC SEO, we offer house and apartment cleanouts. 

Call us today to learn more about our services!