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Why spring cleaning is important for your home

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March 1, 2023
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February 29, 2024
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Have you ever wondered why you should spring clean? Check out the answers to your questions, and to find out how 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can help make spring cleaning a breeze!

The temperature is starting to rise, the flowers are starting to bloom, and the sun is beginning to linger in the sky just a bit longer. Spring is just around the corner! One of the best ways to start the season is to freshen up your home by spring cleaning. While it can seem like a daunting task, spring cleaning can be extremely important for a variety of reasons. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is here to help make the seasonal transition even easier and bring the springtime to you!

The importance of spring cleaning

Spring cleaning can feel like a huge undertaking at the beginning of the season, so you may wonder if there is a point to all the work. Perhaps you aren’t sure where to even start, or want to learn more about how spring cleaning came to be. We've got all the answers to your questions, and we'll share how we can help make spring cleaning a breeze!

What is spring cleaning?

Spring cleaning is all about giving your home a fresh start for a new season. Not only does it make your home feel more inviting, but it also helps us to maintain a healthy and stress-free environment. According to Dignity Health, spring cleaning has been a tradition for centuries, dating back to when homes were kept warm by burning wood and coal, and were often lit using oil and kerosene lamps. All of these materials, mixed with the tightly closed windows and doors to keep heat in, left homes covered in soot. Spring was the perfect time to clear out the winter debris, as the warming weather allowed people to scrub clean their floors, dust bedding outside, and even simply open the windows to allow the burning soot to escape.

While we may no longer need to clean our homes due to burning wood all winter long, spring cleaning has continued to be a yearly tradition. It marks the start of a new season, and welcomes in the warmer weather by brightening our indoor spaces to match the brightness growing outside!

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Why should you spring clean?

From mental benefits to physical purposes, there are many reasons to spring clean! Here are just a few of the benefits, according to WebMD.

  • Reduce stress: Seeing a clear and decluttered space can help lower stress, which can often be caused by seeing untidy rooms.
  • Improve health: Spring cleaning can help clear up any dust and mold, which can help lower the risk of allergies and asthma in the springtime.
  • Increase productivity: Clutter can be very distracting, and make it hard to focus on your other tasks. By spring cleaning, you can not only feel productive while cleaning, but the fresh space afterwards will help keep your productivity going all season long!
  • Physical movement: Something as simple as moving your body around the house to tidy is extremely beneficial for your health and well-being.
  • Increase self-esteem: Having a tidy and decluttered home can be a sense of pride and accomplishment, resulting in higher self-esteem and confidence.

How to spring clean?

Now that you know all the reasons why it is important to spring clean, where do you get started? It’s best to take it one step, or specifically one room, at a time. Breaking up spring cleaning into smaller chunks can make it easier to tackle, and helps you focus on one space at a time. Check out our essential spring cleaning checklist for a quick and easy guide on what spaces to spring clean.

Spring cleaning is also not only about scrubbing your walls, floors, and counters. Once you start tidying your home, you may have discovered a number of items you no longer have a need for. Whether they were broken over the winter months, or are no longer wanted after you’ve cleared your space, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? is happy to help take any unwanted items away. We handle all the work, so you can enjoy your freshly cleaned space even sooner.

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The changing of the seasons is a great time for a fresh start, for both your physical and mental health. If you're overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin in your spring cleaning journey, give 1-800-GOT-JUNK? a call to get you started! We’re happy to help clear out any unwanted clutter, so you can focus on enjoying the benefits of spring cleaning.

Are you ready to say hello to spring, and goodbye to junk?

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Frequently asked questions

How does 1-800-GOT-JUNK? charge for junk removal?

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is more affordable than you may think. Our junk removal prices are all-inclusive, which means you get:

  • Professional, uniformed and insured crew members
  • Junk removal from anywhere on the premises
  • Loading, lifting and sorting
  • Recycling, donating and disposing of items
  • Transfer station tariffs and fees
  • Gas and travel

We charge by the amount of space your items take up in the truck. We think it’s more fair to you to price by volume instead of the length of time it takes us to lift and load. The best part is we’re cheaper in bulk: the more stuff you have, the more value you get!

For materials with a heavy cubic weight, like dirt, concrete, and gravel, pricing is based on the total volume the material takes up in the truck, up to a maximum of one foot in height for a full truck.

Email us at business@1800gotjunk.com or call us at 1-888-475-3461

Do you provide recurrent, bulk-service pricing discounts?

If you need service on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis, we offer bulk pricing discounts. This gives you better value compared to common alternatives, such as dumpsters or less-professional junk removal services.

Interested? Call our business account team at 1-866-916-5865 to discuss your needs as well as pricing options.

When should I expect you to arrive?

On the day of your appointment with us, our friendly, uniformed truck team members will give you a call 15-30 minutes before the start of your two-hour promise window. They’ll say hi, let you know what time they plan to arrive, and confirm any other details about your appointment if needed.

Do you service multiple locations?

Whether your business has a single location or multiple locations, we can create a custom junk removal solution that works for you. We can coordinate pickups at multiple locations at a local, regional, and national level. Rather than work with dozens of regional or local companies, let 1-800-GOT-JUNK? handle the jobs across all your locations.

Can you remove large and bulky items?

Absolutely! We take large items all the time. As long as it can be lifted and loaded into the truck by two people, we'll be happy to take it away for you!

What items can 1-800-GOT-JUNK? remove?

We work with all types of businesses and can handle any type of job - cleanouts, bulk item removal, general junk removal and even specific items like cardboard or pallets. We can take pretty much anything as long as it's not toxic or hazardous. We can remove your items from wherever they’re located, whether it’s your office, store, site or anywhere else—all you have to do is point!

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes, we're fully licensed, bonded and insured! We have insurance covering damages to both persons and property for every single booking.

Do you service my region/location?

While we don't quite service the entire map, we cover almost every greater metropolitan area across the US, Canada, and Australia. To see if we’re in your neighbourhood, you can start a booking by entering your postal code.

What are your hours of operation?

Our customer service center is open 24/7, so we’re here whenever you need us! While operating hours may vary in our franchise locations, we offer same-day and off-hours service, including weekends.

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