Spring clean

Clear out

• Organise any items you'd like to get rid of into piles to throw away, resell or donate.
• If you've not used an item in a while, why not think about selling or donating it? You could use Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Vinted or a local charity shop.
• Please make sure to dispose of items properly. Use the right bins for your recycling and take bigger items to a household waste site. Did you know that most Local Authorities provide a bulky waste service, where they will collect your large rubbish items for a fee? Have a look and see what they offer! If you do arrange for your Local Authority to collect your rubbish, please leave a note on the items to let us know who is collecting them and when, so that we know it hasn't been fly-tipped.

Clean up

• Tidy one room at a time, this'll help you to clean efficiently and reduce stress!
• Dust as you go - cleaning each room as you finish it reduces the need for a huge house clean.
• Challenge yourself - a new trend online is a speed clean! Set yourself a timer and see what you can achieve in that time.
• Check that rooms are in good condition. If you find any damage while you're cleaning, let us know so we can help! Some things may be your responsibility to fix - you can find out more about who is responsible for what in our Repairs Guide.
• Treat your bathroom and kitchen to a deep clean! Check that all tiles are in good condition and let us know if not. Report any issues with damp, mould or condensation here.

If you, or someone you know, needs help

If you struggle with hoarding, please know that we are here for you. We know that hoarding is a mental health disorder and we're committed to doing the best we can to support any of our customers experiencing it. Our trained team of Customer Partners can provide step by step support to make sure your home is a safe space for you, your family and your neighbours. Get in touch, we're here to help you.

If you're worried that someone you care about is hoarding: Mind have put together some great tips and advice for supporting someone who is hoarding.

Reset

It's a great time to get outside and start cleaning up your garden for the spring and summer months. Tidy up, mow the lawn and pull those weeds to get your flowerbeds ready for spring!

For garden inspiration, check out our 2024 Garden Competition Winners, John and Sian's fabulous gardens...