2015 - No Clutter To Be Seen

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115K wrote: »

225. I'm thinking of getting rid of the iron as I never use it. Maybe to m-i-l.

Is this the only iron you have,115K ?

I only use mine once in a blue moon:o but wouldn't want to not have one in the house 'just in case':eek:. Not clutter IMO but we're all different in what we think of as essential. It certainly doesn't 'bring me joy', Maria Kondo style, though:rotfl:

115K

carbootcrazy wrote: »

Is this the only iron you have,115K ?

I only use mine once in a blue moon:o but wouldn't want to not have one in the house 'just in case':eek:. Not clutter IMO but we're all different in what we think of as essential. It certainly doesn't 'bring me joy', Maria Kondo style, though:rotfl:

Yes, but I genuinely don't use it as I don't buy clothes that need ironing. I think I did use it once to iron a curtain when I washed it but it was still creased afterwards. I think I will just buy a decent new iron if and when I ever need it.:D

jillbe

Morning all, a wet one today.....:(

556 fabric coat hanger - charity bag
557 paper bags, leaflets - recycling
558 odd bits of rope - binned
559 old broken bowls - binned
560 old bits of wood - binned
561 shrivelled fruit cake mix - food bin
562 odd bits of wool - binned
563 corrugated cardboard - recycling

pavlovs_dog

pavlovs_dog wrote: »

New half term, new decluttering spree!

4. 6 items of footwear
5. 24 items of clothing
6. 3 bags

7. 2 mismatched mugs
8. 2 ice lolly moulds

CookieMonsta

Good morning declutterers! It's half-term so I'm on a mission!

170. Bottle of shower gel decluttered into the handwash bottles by the sinks.

171. Soap & Glory box that I thought was pretty - binned.

172. Pair of red thermal gloves that don't fit - CS.

173. Hippie Iron-on patches - CS.

174. Small bag of buttons and beads - CS.

176 - 175. 2 DVDs - CS.

177. Carrier bag of fabric, thread and felt scraps that are too small to use - binned.

Callisto

115K wrote: »

235. I'm thinking of getting rid of the iron as I never use it. Maybe to m-i-l.

I thoroughly recommend getting rid of your iron! I left the iron and ironing board with my ex when we split up over a year ago, and have never needed to iron anything since. Think I used it twice in the six years prior to that.

For anyone wondering how to live without an iron... I take the stuff out of the machine as soon as the cycle ends and then put it on the line. In bad weather it goes onto coat hangers, clothes airer or I fold it and leave it in the basket if I don't have any drying space left. I got rid of all of my easily creasing clothes. If any do look a little creased, I hang them up in the bathroom while I have a shower.

If I really did need to iron something, I would borrow one.

Oops, I am on MSE when I should be sorting through cardboard boxes.

[Deleted User]

I know where you're coming from re: ironing, Callisto.

I do just what you advise with washing etc. OH buys shirts etc that look like a real mess of creases when they come out of the packet so they definitely need a bit of an iron. Lots of things that come packaged (bedding etc) looks a lot better for a quick iron too IMO. Tried the 'hanging in bathroom' method but our water is barely lukewarm so doesn't generate much steam!

Plus (and why I'll never be a true declutterer:o) I use mine to smooth out fold-creases on wrapping paper from gifts so I can use it again. And lots of other ways to recycle used stuff for my own use. I'll never be a real declutterer like the brilliant people on here whilst I'm so skint:eek:. I'm in awe with every post I read, you're all so brave:A

Billie-jo

Well the bathroom did get done last week but haven't had time to update so -
247 - Bandage - bin
248 - Set of old bathroom scales
249 - Wicker basket - c/s
250 - Plastic container no lid - recycled
251 - Make up bag unused - c/s
252 - Baby wipes - daughter
253 - Bits of make up - bin 2

Then today have started on the spare room - I will be in here a looooong time as its just jammed packed with who knows what. Anyway today made a start and a small dent in it and have got rid of -
254 - Several sets of stamps - c/s
255 - Papers and advertising leaflets - re-cycled
256 - Small purse - never used - c/s
257 - Chipped mug - bin
258 - Pack cotton balls - daughter
259 - Small bundle of erasers never used - c/s
260 - Few fridge magnets - c/s
261 - Scarf - c/s
262 -265 Books - c/s
266 - phone charger - bin
267 - Pair of unworn walking socks (to thick) - c/s
268 - 2 Coasters - bin
269 - Rusty bottle opener - bin

lynnejk

Afternoon all


Just emptied top of wardrobe, dusted everything and put back things to keep - plus now managed to get summer quilt up in the space I made :j


Out today ........all to cs


One zip-up hoodie..... worn once and I don't like it
one jumper ...............too big
four scarves...............I never use these ones
two pairs of gloves......same as above
one woolly hat ...........same as above
three pairs coloured tights ...don't like anymore


Now off to work for rest of most of today


Lx

Barny1979

Barny1979 wrote: »

Been away for a bit, so today's update:
60. Tassimo box ripped up for recycling.
61. Some boots for the charity shop
62. Aftershave bottle emptied and into recycling
63. Shelving unit which has sat in hallway flat packed since NYE finally built, meaning baskets can go on unit and tidy little bits away into them
64. Shoe box into recycling
65. Plastic under bed storage box, emptied and binned
66. Two small nest of tables, old and cheap quality, to the tip
67. Ring binder, sorted and binned
68. Another ring binder emptied and binned
69. 4 x Wisden books to charity
70. Spare cricket bat to charity
71. Yankee Candle burnt

72. Hair gel tube used up
73. Shower gel bottle used up
74. Ring folder binned