Storage Upstairs
The contents of the upstairs rooms can be quite alarming at times. The bathroom, for example, will often have windowsills, shelving units or cabinets filled to bursting point. Take cardboard or plastic storage boxes in there and put everything in it that isn’t nailed down.
Put the box outside the bathroom if you are sharing the house with anyone else, and insist they sort out what they do and do not need. If you find a bottle of tablets or liquid and no label, make sure you dispose of it responsibly if you are not sure what it contains.
Now you can clean the shelving and cabinets properly. Once you’re finished, find a space in the bedroom to take out the contents of the box and throw away anything either past its use by date or simply not needed.
Next, tackle the spare room. Charity shops sometimes post collection bags and you could take one with you to dispose of anything that someone else might be able to use. Creating shelf storage space in a closet is surprisingly easy when old t-shirts, dresses and other items of clothing are cleared out.
Odd socks, threadbare clothing and towels are sometimes collected by the council as long as you store them in a separate bag for textiles only. If old shoes or slippers that are falling apart have been stored out of the way in the spare room, you may find a local cobbler who will take them and they can be recycled.
Implementing storage solutions for your household is a sure-fire way to keep on top of the many belongings you have, and keep your home tidy and organised all the while.
