If you’re like most homeowners, your garage has probably become a home for a lot more than just your car. Tools, bikes, woodworking projects, broken lawn mowers, paint, gardening tools, cardboard boxes, seasonal decorations—you name it, and you’ll probably find it forgotten in the cobwebby corner of someone’s garage. If you want to use your space without forcing your way through collected clutter, garage cleanouts are eventually necessary. But if you don’t want to spend days doing it, how do you get garage cleanouts done fast?
Step 1: Don’t Go It Alone
A lot of homeowners assume it’s up to them to get rid of their clutter. But even though you made the mess, you’re not stuck with it by yourself. Moving and junk removal companies like Jay Moore Moving can also help with garage cleanouts. So, if you want to get your space back without spending a lot of time sorting and moving heavy objects, start by giving us a call.
Step 2: Categorize
Another frequent assumption is that you, the homeowner, have to cart all your unwanted items out of your garage before you can get any help getting rid of them. This simply isn’t the case. All you have to do is tell your garage cleanout crew what you want to keep and what you want to get rid of.
Of course, with all the clutter packed into such a small space, it’s a good idea to sort through things before garage cleanouts. Know what you have and what you want to keep, and even if your items are too heavy to safely move into different corners of your garage on your own, you can still make the separation clear by tagging items you want to keep with bright tape or other visual markers. This will make it even easier and faster for your crew to efficiently remove your unwanted items and get your space back to normal.
Step 3: Clean and Reorganize
Once garage cleanouts are complete, it’s up to you to determine what to do next. Maybe you’re starting again from scratch, and all you need to do is brush away the cobwebs and pull your car into your fresh, clean garage. But if you still want to use the space for storage, doing a little reorganization and labeling can help you keep the space from getting messy again too soon.