Decluttering Club thread 2 2022 - trying to reduce stuff a little at a time.

[londonmummy1966]

New thread for those wanting to declutter

Old thread here

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/housekeeping/4441273-decluttering-club-thread-20-22?pg=1

Information posted on previous threads by @stealthninjamum on how to get rid of all that clutter

Some information on getting rid of items that have been asked about on previous threads.
If anyone has anything to add to this list could you please highlight it in bold and hopefully I can update this post for the next thread.

SELLING THINGS

Ebay
Facebook sales sites
Shpock
Gumtree
webuybooks.co.uk
musicmagpie.co.uk (for CDs, DVDs, Games, Books, iPhones, Games Consoles and LEGO)
ziffit - for books, CDs, DVDs and games
Sellitback
Zapper
GAME / CEX for phones and games and electronics (CEX in particular)
Apple Store credit or recycle old phones.

www.thrift.plus is a second hand clothes site where you can sell your clothes. It’s for more high end clothes than www.isecondthat.co.uk which will take Tu and primark.

Also someone on the thread has recommended the Vinted app for selling children's clothes.

TO GET RID OF THINGS FOR FREE

Freecyle has a good app called trashnothing
Olio is a site for giving away food and other household items.

Charity shops. Some will collect which really helps if you’re just starting to declutter and have a lot of stuff to go.

Animal shelters like towels and carpet squares and sometimes bedding and duvet covers.

Homeless charities will often take warm clothes and coats, especially in the winter.

You can advertise things on Nextdoor

Some council tips have a place to drop off quality stuff to be sold.

Some charity shops will take rags if you label them as ‘rags’, this could be materials or clothes that are too scruffy or dirty to sell or donate to someone. Also some councils will collect rags (but you’ll need to contact your council)

Supermarkets are getting better at recycling. My local Tesco has recycling points for batteries, toner cartridges, glass bottles, books and and light bulbs. My local Sainsbury’s has razer blades.

Bras. Oxfam shops take bras and so do some smaller lingeries shops. Bravissimo do a scheme whereby they send good bras to Africa and strip down those that are too old for parts as well as donating 70p per kilo of bras to MIND. Also smallsforall.org take brand new knickers and good condition bras and send to Africa

Some charity shops will now arrange collection of clothes and other things – these are some links depending on your area.
www.heartuk.org.uk/other-ways-to-give/clothes-recycling

www.bhf.org.uk/shop/donating-goods/time-for-a-clear-out/donate-your-items/arrange-a-free-collection
(BHF also collect toys, puzzles, books, CDs, DVDs as well as clothes)

www.mariecurie.org.uk/donate/charity-shops If you live near a shop

www.icollectclothes.co.uk/ will collect your clothes in some areas.

Nurseries and preschools will often take old toys, games, books, craft sets and/ or stationery. They might also take clean (obviously) underwear and clothes to keep as spares for when children have accidents.

Soft toys. The Teddy Trust

and

www.lovedbefore.london/donate

Foodbanks take all sorts of food (if it is within date) and sometimes half open packets of nappies.

Rymans take old pens

Oxfam take old phones

John Lewis also have a make up recycling scheme:
www.johnlewis.com/our-services/beautycycle

And a small number of Boots stores www.boots.com/boots-recycling-scheme

IF YOU’RE HAPPY TO PAY FOR MORE BULKY WASTE

Clearabee have been recommended to get rid of more bulky garage – type waste and Hippo Bags can be bought from some DIY stores.

Also www.clearwaste.com is apparently a site to get quotes from registered waste disposal firms (but none of us have used it).

If you do use a company to remove this sort of rubbish (eg a man with a van) please make sure they have a license and are officially registered. Too many dodgy people offer a cheap rubbish disposal service on facebook and just flytip. You are liable for their flytipping.

This gov website tells you who has a license Waste carriers, brokers and dealers environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers

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Thank you for starting the new thread. I’m sorry I vanished from the end of the last thread because I got covid and haven’t done any housework or decluttering. I’m better now so will start again.

Hello everyone, new to this thread and following with interest. About to embark on a major declutter of children's toys, old baby clothes, etc. Hoping to get the majority of it done over the couple of weeks...we will see!

Checking in :)

@stealthninjamum - sorry to hear that - hope you are on the path to recovery

Hi, first day of Easter holidays here and hoping to have a sort out over the next couple of weeks. Today is going to be bathroom cabinets and toiletries.

Oh thanks for the new thread !
I’m still here although will have a bit of a break while travelling for the next week . In the meantime will keep on putting things away as I notice them so more kids clothes going as i pack , old dog toys , destroyed trainers , magazines , old food etc . Will continue properly when back !

@Nordicmom have a good trip!

Hi @grumpypug hope you had a good session in the bathroom.

Today just a couple of outs - a dress which sold on VInted and a huge piece of plastic sheeting which I'd hoped someone might want for camping but no takers so the bin men took it this morning.

I've been out most of the day so hoping to have a better clear out tomorrow as I have someone coming round to look at a load of vintage jewellery I want remodelled.

🙋🏻‍♀️ Ah here you are .

I’ve had a successful few days selling a steriliser and two brand new unused baby bottles . I’ve then finally had someone buy a watch I had on but it seems to be causing an issue as seller isn’t too happy about no battery but started messaging me after she’d bought it 🤔 the bloody watch is tainted as was an ex boyfriend that gave me it!

Some old colouring books out today.

Thanks for the new thread @londonmummy1966 !

I am pleased that I have continued decluttering today. I took a bag of previously sorted textile recycling to the charity bank, and have done more sorting of DD’s clothes. I’m on age 18-24 months at the moment, and as usual I have been sorting by type of clothing, choosing a couple of items to keep, and putting the rest in a bag to go to charity. I’ve filled one bag today. I also found a few more baby toys to go to a charity shop as well.

Probably won’t get the bag out of the house until the weekend, but I feel that I’ve made some progress in the past few days

Thank you for the new thread. Been away for a week so no decluttering done at all here.

Today's out is a bag of jewellery oddments - single earrings and broken bits - which I gave to a lady who reworks pieces. She's also taken some of my vintage jewellery to rework but I guess that doesn't count as an out as it's coming back...

Pair of socks and a shrunk top put in the textiles recycling bag.

Another thing sold on Depop and posted

Thanks londonmummy luckily it was mild but three weeks later I’m still a bit snuffly and get tired easily.

I’ve just gone through a pile of books, some can be bought by ziffit and others I’m taking to the charity shop.

I’ve been trying to keep a log (but may have missed a couple of items) and I’m up to 573 items so far this year. Given I want to get rid of 2022 I’m a bit behind but I’m sure I’ll catch up.

Hellooo

So. Am back in my house. Phew. It’s glorious.

Ditched loads. Bought new things. But all have a purpose. So that’s the new “thing” stuff with purpose.

I’m toying with the idea of an air fryer. So am borrowing a colleagues for a month in a few weeks while they’re away. If we use it we’ll get one.

House has had:

Kitchen ripped out. French windows pulled out both sides of the house. One replaced with standard window. One with bifold doors.

New kitchen in.

New floor in. Underfloor heating. Big radiator gone. Small one in. Old couch out. New one in. Old table sold. New one in. More kitchen storage.

I am so happy. Also these go up on the wall next week. Beautiful panther pictures.

checking in
decluttered a nice M&S top I won't wear to my mum, she likes it so win-win
got rid of all kinds of rubbish from my room yesterday
turned down having mugs bought for me today because I have enough
found my library booksvery naughty paid the fine and will return/get more tomorrow so neutral

@ememem84 - look amazing and very minimalistic!

We made it to Finland yesterday and no queues in the airport even ! Looking forward to seeing my parents later today . We’ll all be testing just incase . My mum is at risk and so am I somewhat . If kids are lucky they’ll get to go skiing . Even though it’s getting warmer there’s still snow around and some slopes open they’ve been to before so DH might take them .

[quote londonmummy1966]@ememem84 - look amazing and very minimalistic![/quote]
It probably won’t last….

But I’m carrying on the decluttering movement.

Anything coming in (excluding kids toys) must have a purpose.

And we will be properly using storage so we don’t clutter up the house.

Loft is being attacked at the weekend

ememem84 that’s beautiful, I’m very envious. It must be so lovely to start again with a space and make sure everything you have is organised and useful.

I have taken two big bags to the charity shop.

I have also filled up another box of stbexh’s stuff, the shelves are emptying as they were jigsaws and games.

I have chosen some books and DVDs to either be sold (ziffit) or donated if ziffit doesn’t want them. I am now up to 587 items.

Hi all 👋

I've been decluttering for years, but more recently I've taken a big interest in minimalism... but I still have way too much crap to consider myself a minimalist 

My house is old and doesn't have great storage... I guess 100+ years ago people really didn't have as much stuff as they do now.

@ememem84 Your kitchen is beautiful, I also love your dining chairs!

I'm off to catch up on the last thread, see you soon!

Thanks guys. It is so nice to start fresh. It’s been a long time coming (and a long time saving to do it).

@torthecatlady chairs are “pax” from dunelm.

cat lady I'm not a minimalist either but I like minimalist principles such as being able to access everything and only having stuff around that's useful or beautiful (preferably both).

em your new kitchen is lovely.

Glad you're recovered from covid stealthninja

Thanks for the new thread London Mummy handy tips there for where to get rid of things, some I didn't know about.

Just so everyone knows, British Heart Foundation will collect furniture and electrical goods including white goods for their larger stores, as well as all the small things.

I'm decluttering slowly. It's more going into piles at the moment, until there's a sufficiently big pile to donate.