Decluttering 2012, this year, definitely ...

snapping_crocodile

I've managed to create a bag full of rubbish today to take my grand total to;

Jettison in June 114/100 :j

I am now eyeing up stuff for a charity bag to kickstart next months challenge....bring it on

bonnie_bumpkins

85. pack of pegs which I know are sh*te cos the ones from the other pack didn't peg properly - in the bin
86. 2 packs of floor wipes, opened and dried out - in the bin
87. a small plastic scoop thingy - in the bin
88. a spray dispenser for putting in non-sprayable bottles - in the bin

Ooh I might make it after all!!

GreyQueen

:j Wow, everyone's doing so well. :j


I went to the allotment with intent-to-garden and had 3.5 hours in the shed with rainstorms coming with only about 5-10 mins between them, so was stuck (no jacket) and got on with some serious decluttering.

78. Blue plastic veggie crate gone all brittle- binned.
79-86 Metal plant tags made from tomato puree tubes- recyc.
87. Hanging chains from a hanging basket- Freecyc.
88-92 2 forks and spoons (odd ones used for fine weeding. Except I have others and these are spares). c.s.
93-125 Plastic bottle tops to charity for recyc.
126. A Fray Bentos pie tin -recyc.
127-14 8 bags of misc carp -binned.
125. Knackered cardboard box - ripped up and added to the burnables bag for when we start bonfires in autumn.
126. A handful of rusty screws.
137. Several broken plastic plant labels.
138. A pencil with a lead broken in multiple places that won't stay sharpened- binned.
139. About 2 dozen fruit punnets repurposed from home and sadly pressure-warped by being under other things.
140. Packet of wipes- dried out- binned.

My final tally on Jettison in June is.....ta da! ........

140/100

So proud I could just burst. This concept is such a help, I cannot tell you how I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences. Go, us!

loopychriss

Well, last day of the month and I've managed to find another few things to add to my total for June.

1. Chipped mug
2. Old tablets - going back to pharmacy
3. Old perished elastic bands and rusty drawing pins from Christmas box
4. 2 cooling trays (I only need 1, I don't make cakes any more)
5. 2 baking tins
6. 2 CDs - going to grandson's nursery to make hanging things
7. Frying pan past its best.

Got all the Christmas decs out of the loft this morning, and will be taking them to the boot sale in the morning (if we do it - it's debatable as we'd like a lie-in!). Will list those as and when they sell. In any case they'll be under July's total now.


Still revelling in a clean and tidy house (don't look too closely in the cupboards and wardrobes or loft though!). Wish I'd thought of it years ago: put your house on the market and you'll have to keep it in order to find a buyer!


I've now gone over the 200 total, it's amazing how the little things build up and you don't realise until you list them how much you've actually got!


Well done to everyone in June - don't give up. It's not a race or a competition, so anything decluttered is a success. Onwards and upwards to neat and tidy houses and good luck everyone for July.

bossymoo

You've all done amazing! I'm running out of stuff! But I've been at the challenge since Feb...

I won't be jettisoning in July, for exactly that reason. I do feel I'm well in the habit now, and am not sure where else I can declutter (unless I go to my mums but that's a whole other thread...). So my July goal will be bits and bobs of decorating (well just refreshing paintwork), and giving the garden a bit more attention.

Not that I need to water my spuds, eh? Let's hope July isn't such a a washout.


I will be reading with interest, so keep up all your posts!
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YORKSHIRELASS

I love the idea of this thread. I have to do something with my utility room, its driving me crazy and its the first room you see when you come in the house.

I went through a stage of thinking we needed more storage and bought enough different types of storage boxes to restock Poundstretcher. The problem with that is it just hides the problem. You fill the storage box then stack stuff on top of it and next to it which looks terrible - hence my horrible utility room.

I dont even know whats in the storage boxes any more.

So I have allocated Monday as the day of the Grand Utility Room Clear Out - its easier to do this while OH is at work. Wish me luck.

Igamogam

Good luck with the GURCO Yorkshirelass

Another 30 items to go in charity bag and a wooden dolls house thing beyond love and repair so I have broken it up into little pieces and put it in the woodshed in the kindling pile!

ETA brings me up to 322 - will update sig later - its looking a but squiffy for some reason and I want to go back to the tennis

Jinx

I havent been keeping a tally but clearing out a cupboard at a time - cleared a whole load of carp from hall cupboard and cleared out my bedside drawers - finding some Boots vouchers Id lost in the process!

bonnie_bumpkins

89. broken hair grip - in the bin
90. sparkly silver nail varnish I can't get the lid off (even with my teeth) - in the bin
91. sparkly gold nail varnish that looks like you've dipped your fingers in strong urine - in the bin

:whistle:

bonnie_bumpkins

92. bundle of socks that ain't gonna get darned - in the bin
93. packaging from parcel today - in the bin (thin & ripped so can't recycle)
94. 4 tins of beetroot (no I don't know why either) - in the bin
95. phone charger that doesn't work - in the bin
96. pack of 'happy easter' napkins (seemed like a good idea at the time) - in the bin
97. out of date fennel seeds - in the bin (jar saved for recycling)
98. out of date spearmint - in the bin (jar saved for recycling)
99. out of date peppermint - in the bin (jar saved for recycling)

and.....

100. broken mini piano musical ornament item thingy - in the bin

I've done it!! Jettison in June: 100/100

Looking forward to Junk Free July :T