Donations of old items, furniture, and home appliances can help others while you also declutter and make some free space in your home. How to select what to give away, how to give it away and how to benefit from the new space

How to select what to give away

While people feel the urge to give and do good deeds during the holiday season, it is important to be selective and choose items that are appropriate for donation. Donating items that others may need, but are not necessarily desirable, is a great way to help out those in need. Examples of items to donate during the holidays include: - Clothes: Clothes in good condition can also be donated and repurposed during the holidays. With charities like the Salvation Army accepting donations of clothing and other goods, you can help others in need while decluttering your closet at the same time. - Books: Make sure the books are in good condition and appropriate for children or adults. Books can be donated to libraries and literacy programs that support children. Books can also be donated to nursing homes and retirement communities where they can be used in reading programs.

Donate used furniture

Donating your used furniture can help others while decluttering your home. Make sure you donate used furniture that is in good condition. A few tips to ensure used furniture is in good condition for donation include: - Cleaning: Clean the furniture thoroughly before donating it. You can also consider covering the furniture with a clean, plastic cover. - Repair: Repair any broken furniture before donating it. - Label: Label the furniture with information about the type of furniture, where it came from, and when it was purchased. This will help the person receiving the furniture know the history of the furniture.

Donate used home appliances

Home appliances have a long lifespan, but they can last even longer when they are properly maintained. They can also be donated to others in need when they are no longer being used. Before you put your appliances up for donation, you may want to consider repairing any broken appliances. A few tips to ensure used home appliances are in good condition for donation include: - Cleaning: You can also consider covering the appliances with a clean, plastic cover. - Repair: Repair any broken appliances before donating them. - Label: Label the appliances with information about the type of appliances, where they came from, and when they were purchased. This will help the person receiving the appliances know the history of the appliances.

Where to find places that accept donations

There are many places that accept donations and hauling services that undertake to pick up and drop off used items at designated locations. For example, a furniture donation may be appropriate for a charity, but a furniture donation may not be appropriate for a thrift store. FlasHOLR will decide what the best option is for your donation.

How to declutter your home with a storage service

A storage service can declutter your home while you are enjoying time with your family during the holidays. A storage service, such as UNIT Storage, can help you declutter your home, office, or other space. A storage service can be used to store items that you don't want to donate or give away, but don't have enough room in your home for. In addition, a storage service can be used to store items you plan to donate at a later time. A few tips to ensure your items are properly stored include: - Cleanliness: Make sure the storage unit is kept clean and free of pests. - Safety: Keep items safe and secure in the storage unit. - Easy Accessibility: Make sure the items are accessible and easy to get to when you are ready to donate them.

Summary

Donating used items, furniture, and home appliances can declutter your home and help others while you are at it. Make sure you select items that are in good condition before donating them. When selecting what to donate, make sure it is appropriate for the location you want to donate it to. FlasHOLR can find places that accept donations. You can also declutter your home with a storage service. Make sure you keep the storage unit clean, safe and accessible when storing your items. Keep in mind that you can still enjoy the holidays while decluttering your home. You can also make it a family activity and have some fun while decluttering. Schedule your next donation with our team