There are times when you need a skip hire to get rid of a large amount of stuff. If you have an elderly neighbour or relative and it’s time to clean out their house, you usually need something more than the usual rubbish bins for clearing the clutter and getting the home ready to sell or making it safe for an elderly loved one to continue living in. Clearabee is the go-to source for getting rid of all that junk in a quick and efficient way. You could opt for a regular skip hire or consider our Beebags. Both make the job easier and less stressful for everyone involved. Here are some tips for getting it all done.
Consider Safety
Elderly people aren’t quite as able to get around safely as they were when younger so safety should be a top concern when decluttering, particularly if your relative is going to stay living in their home. The more things there are in the home, the higher the risk of getting hurt. By organizing and decluttering, you create a safer environment for your loved one and help them get rid of too much stuff, which can lead to an injury. Beebags are ideal for lightweight items and bulky items that you need to get rid of.
Don’t Rush Things
Chances are that your elderly relative or neighbour has an emotional attachment to many of the items in their home. After all, they’ve spent their entire life collecting all of their belongings. You shouldn’t rush through cleaning because it will just be upsetting for your loved one and frustrating for you. Clearabee offers skip hire and Beebags in a variety of sizes with a named day removal. That way you’ll be able to move through the home at a slower pace and really take the time to help your relative choose which items they are willing to let go of and which ones they want to keep.
Remove Items Right Away
One problem that many people face when helping someone declutter their home is that they decide they want to keep something, so they go back and remove it from the box it was placed into. If your relative has agreed to throw something into the skip bag, toss it in there immediately. That way there’s no going back and you can move on to the next item. You might also have a donation box that you keep in your car or outside the home so that items that go into it can’t be easily rescued when you aren’t looking.
Declutter One Room at a Time
Since you can choose your skip hire and can decide when you want the bags to be picked up, it makes sense to take your time and do your decluttering job the right way. Start with one room and finish it completely before beginning the next one. If your loved one is staying in their home, leave behind what he or she needs to live, but try to clear out as much of the clutter as you can for safety reasons. If your loved one is moving out, consider getting rid of as much as you can so that you don’t have to worry about storage or transport of things he or she doesn’t need or can’t use anymore.
Decluttering for a loved one is a big job and can be quite emotional so make sure you take a break from time to time and have some support and help from others as you get the job done. A skip hire with bags from Clearabee is the perfect tool for getting it done right.
