The Ultimate Stress-Free Guide to Decluttering Your Home in Plymouth

Clearing a property can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re juggling work, family, or a tight deadline like a tenancy changeover. Whether you’re dealing with a full house clearance, a garage that’s become a storage unit, or a few bulky items that won’t fit in the car, having a plan makes the whole process faster, cheaper, and far less stressful.

Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide to clearing a property in Plymouth—without the chaos.

Plymouth Clearances

1) Start with a quick “walk-through plan”

Before you lift a single box, do a five-minute walk-through and note:

• Which rooms are the biggest time-sinks (lofts, garages, sheds)

• Any heavy or awkward items (sofas, wardrobes, white goods)

• Access issues (stairs, narrow hallways, shared entrances, parking restrictions)

• Anything that might need special handling

This helps you avoid the classic mistake of clearing the easy stuff first and leaving the hardest jobs until you’re exhausted.

2) Sort into four simple categories

When people get stuck, it’s usually because they’re trying to make too many decisions at once. Keep it simple:

Keep – items you genuinely want and have space for Donate/Sell – items in good condition that someone else can use Recycle – cardboard, metal, certain plastics, electricals (where appropriate) Remove – broken furniture, mixed waste, bulky items, general clearance loads

Tip: Use coloured bags or label piles with masking tape—anything to reduce decision fatigue.

3) Don’t underestimate “hidden volume”

The things that add up fastest are often the small bits:

• Bagged clothing and soft furnishings

• Kitchen cupboards and bathroom items

• Loft insulation debris and old boxes

• Broken flat-pack furniture that still takes up loads of space

If you’re estimating how much needs removing, assume it’s 20–30% more than it looks at first glance—especially in properties that have been lived in for years.

4) Take photos before you book removal

If you’re arranging clearance support, photos make quoting and scheduling far more accurate. A few quick shots can show:

• Volume (how much is actually there)

• Access (stairs, distance from door to load point)

• Any bulky or heavy items

That means fewer surprises on the day and a smoother job overall.

5) Think about timing: clearance first, then cleaning

If the end goal is a property ready for sale, rent, or handover, the most efficient order is:

1. Clearance / removal

2. Deep clean / tidy-up

3. Final checks (cupboards, garden corners, shed/loft)

Trying to clean while you’re still moving items around usually doubles the work.

6) The “landlord & letting agent” checklist (quick wins)

If you’re managing a tenancy changeover in Plymouth, the fastest wins are:

• Clear all external areas (gardens, side access, sheds)

• Remove bulky items early (beds, sofas, wardrobes)

• Empty cupboards and loft spaces (commonly missed)

• Do a final sweep for small waste (bags, packaging, bits of broken furniture)

A tidy, cleared property presents better and reduces delays.

Need a hand clearing a property in Plymouth?

At ClearJunk, we help with house clearances, domestic and commercial waste removal, cleaning, removals support, and needle sweeps across Plymouth and surrounding areas. We work via scheduled bookings (we don’t offer same-day), so you get a planned slot and a reliable service.

Call ClearJunk: 0800 4480183 Book online: www.clear-junk.com