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Reduce The Clutter

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Reduce The Clutter

Start Your House Clearance with Clothing, Shoes, Bedding and Toweling

Once you’ve removed all personal, financial, and sentimental items, including important paperwork, from the property, you can begin planning the next stage of your clearance. Based on experience, approximately 30–40% of a property’s clutter typically consists of clothing, shoes, bedding, and towels.

These items are often the most manageable starting point. This will also give you the opportunity to check for items left or hidden in pockets, keep an eye out for items like brooches still left on coats, etc. Starting with these items not only creates space quickly but also allows you to clear methodically while safeguarding anything that might still hold value or personal significance.

Neatly folded and hung clothes inside a wardrobe, highlighting tips for rehoming or donating clothing during a property clearance.

Ways to Rehome Unwanted Clothing

When clearing clothing, you have a few options. You can sell items online, at car boot sales, or through clothes for cash companies. Alternatively, you may choose to donate them to charity. While many charity shops now pass clothing on to textile recyclers, some still specialise in high-quality, designer, or vintage pieces, so it’s worth checking locally before deciding the best route.

Two individuals unloading blankets from a van, representing the donation of used bedding to animal shelters.

Donate Bedding to Animal Charities

Most charities and clothes for cash companies do not accept bedding or towelling. However, many animal welfare organisations will gladly take them. These items are often used in kennels for bedding, cleaning, and drying animals. We regularly donate ours to local shelters. It's best to make a few quick calls in advance to confirm whether your chosen charity is currently accepting donations.

Mixed bags, boxes, and clothes in disarray, showing the importance of sorting and checking items before donation.

Check Clothing Is Clean and Reusable

Before donating or selling clothing, always ensure items are clean and in good condition. Remove and dispose of any underwear or nightwear separately, as these are generally not accepted. Charities and clothes-for-cash companies will refuse items that are damp, damaged, soiled, or smell of smoke. Taking the time to sort items properly ensures they are suitable for reuse and won’t be rejected.