Rolling Out the (Dingy) Carpet

With spring sneaking up on Georgia, it’s time to think about hauling off old carpets. Whether you have a rolled up carpet sitting in storage or you’ve recently decided to rip up the stained, worn carpet in your home, there’s no better time to utilize Mr Junk’s carpet removal services.

Why Remove Home Carpeting?

  1. Allergies. As pollen season looms, allergies are on everyone’s mind. Carpeting makes allergies worse by collecting dust, pollen, and pet dander. Instead of fighting through another season of stuffy, itchy, flu-like symptoms, remove your home carpeting and enjoy relief from the worst of your spring allergies.
  2. Cleanliness. Carpeting is notoriously difficult to keep clean. Your family tracks dirt, mud, and even rainwater into the house, staining home carpeting. Dropped food, spilled drinks, and pet stains create messes of your carpet that often require professional services to get clean. Replacing your carpeting with hard flooring and tightly woven area rugs can save time and the hassle of constant cleaning.
  3. Aesthetics. Once the height of interior decorating, indoor carpeting has fallen out of favor in home décor magazines. Designers prefer hardwood floors and tiling, which add a unique home appeal and allow more versatility in restyling. If you’re tired of your dingy carpet, flip through home style magazines for replacement inspiration.

Carpet Removal Services

carpet removal Woodstock, GAMr Junk tailors our services for customer satisfaction. We haul old carpets, furniture, and more, leaving your home junk-free and cleaner than we found it. Whenever possible, Mr Junk donates or recycles the carpets we haul, so you can rest easy in the knowledge that your old carpet is getting put to good use. We make same-day appointments at a time that’s convenient to your schedule. If you have an old carpet to remove, call Mr Junk today.

Get Ahead of Spring Cleaning

mr junk home cleanoutIt’s called “spring-cleaning” for a reason. Something about unexpected sunshine and warm weather motivates us to tackle those unpleasant tasks we’ve been putting off all winter. It makes boxes from the attic a little lighter and loosens our grip on those pieces of furniture that are past their prime. Take advantage of the bouts of warm weather this week and tackle those home cleanouts you’ve been avoiding all winter.

Clean Out Your Home

Home organization often seems like an insurmountable task, but with the right strategy, you can conquer your messy Kennesaw home. Start with the clean out you’ve been avoiding. If the bright weather isn’t enough to motivate your home organization, enlist the help of family and friends to help you sort through the junk. Once the tough stuff is out of the way, getting rid of furniture and reorganizing closets will seem like a breeze.

Overhaul Your Yard

There’s no better time to get the junk out of your yard than the cool, sunshiny afternoons just before spring. Remove organic waste and debris from gutters and trenches. Prune your trees and call Mr Junk to remove the branches and dead leaves. Once your yard is ready for spring gardening, tackle the tool shed. Service your lawn mower and haul broken weed whackers to the junk pile. If you haven’t used it in 18 months, it’s probably time to let it go.

Call Mr Junk

Mr Junk is a full-service junk removal company in Canton that hauls unwanted items from homes and businesses in Marietta, Kennesaw, and much of metro Atlanta. Not only do we offer the best price around, we sort and recycle your unwanted furniture, TVs, and landscaping equipment. If the recent warm weather has put you in a cleaning frenzy, call Mr Junk to haul away the mess from your home organization overhaul.

Trash Overflow Management

Folks in Canton, Marietta, and Atlanta are hoping the worst of the winter weather is behind us, but as last week proved, there’s no avoiding snow in the South this year. With a few days’ warning, residents of metro-Atlanta were well prepared for inclement weather. The thing people weren’t prepared for? Piles of trash.

The roads iced over last week, leaving garbage trucks unable to navigate their usual routes. Space heater boxes and empty canisters of hot chocolate piled up fast, leaving a mountain of junk and no one to collect it.

Apartment Complex Trash Overflow

trash overflowWaste management is a crucial component of running an apartment complex. Providing services like door-to-door trash pickup, recycling, trash compacting, and overflow dumpsters often means the difference between happy tenants and residents hunting for a new home. And with so many people contributing to the junk pile, trash can build up fast. Last week condominiums and apartment buildings suffered an overflow of residential waste when garbage services shut down due to the winter storm. Trash spilled from dumpsters and trash compactors to grow soggy and fetid in the melting ice. Residents dumped their junk on the curb, unwilling to slog through the mess of garbage.

Instead of dealing with irritated residents and rotting garbage, call Mr Junk to haul away your trash overflow. We’ll remove all traces of waste, leaving your property clean and ready to face the rest of winter.

Garbage Removal for Homeowners

Most weeks home trash pickup services run smoothly, but when something goes wrong, a headache is never far behind. Winter weather, unexpected traveling plans, and plain old forgetfulness can mean bags of trash piling up on your driveway. The next time trash day leaves your garbage behind, call Mr Junk. We’ll haul trash bags, donate boxes of junk from home clean outs, and remove old furniture from your Marietta home.

3 Reasons to Clear Unromantic Clutter

Unlike Christmas and birthdays, Valentine’s Day isn’t a holiday about unnecessary gifts. Valentine’s Day presents won’t junk up your closets because they’re small, focused, and usually edible. But that’s no excuse to let your home organization slide this week. Here are 3 reasons clutter-free closets and cars are crucial for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.

  1. junk and romanceClean living makes a good impression. If it’s early in the dating game, a car brimming with junk may scare off your date. Before you reveal those hard-to-get dinner reservations or unveil that perfectly presented home cooked meal, clean up the visible clutter in your car’s backseat and sort through the stuff piled up on your dining room table. Recycle junk mail, rearrange kitchen supplies, and box up items you no longer need.
  2. It proves that you care. If you’re past the newlywed stage, you know that marriage is about the little things. Your spouse may love the expensive watch, theater tickets, and chocolates you bought, but an organized home will make the night perfect. Clean out the garage, organize the home office, and toss renovation debris collecting dust in the tool shed. You’ll have breathing room to enjoy your evening, and the unexpected reprieve from weekend cleaning will make your spouse feel truly loved.
  3. You never know what you’ll find. Still hunting for the perfect piece of Valentine’s jewelry or a sentimental snapshot to slip into your card? Chances are the perfect gift is hiding in your attic. Dust off your family heirlooms and dig through boxes of memories. Your significant other will cherish the history of your Valentine’s Day present, and you might get some spring-cleaning done while you’re at it.

Let Mr Junk haul away old boxes, dilapidated furniture, and tool shed junk so you can focus on making Valentine’s Day meaningful.

Keeping Kids Safe: Playground Removal

When it comes to furniture removal, storage shed cleanouts, and recycling yard waste, a less meticulous junk removal company creates more hassle than they eliminate. Speed-driven services will chuck broken bits of wood into the bed of their truck and leave bits of splintered debris on your driveway. It’s reassuring to find a Marietta junk hauler like Mr Junk who is dedicated to removing and recycling your unwanted possessions and meticulously clearing away any dirt, debris, or screws left behind.

Playgrounds and Sporting Equipment

disk golf equipmentFor some jobs, attention to detail isn’t just a benefit, it’s a necessity. Renovation debris, scrap metal and junk cars leave behind tiny, dangerous parts that could damage your home and yard or injure your family. But attention to detail is crucial when hauling away sports and playground equipment. Improper removal of playground equipment can lead to serious injury. Kids continue to play on dangerous equipment, partially deconstructed playgrounds, and fields littered with dangerous debris. For schools, slapdash playground equipment removal means costly lawsuits and community mistrust. For neighborhoods and homeowners, it means concerned parents, neighbors, and HOAs. For kids it could mean anything from a broken arm to tetanus from a rusty screw.

Safe Removal of Playground Equipment

If you have an old swing set, a broken basketball hoop, or an unused playground, don’t try loading it into the back of your pickup truck. Call a professional Marietta junk hauling service you can trust. Mr Junk will deconstruct, haul, and recycle unwanted or hazardous playground equipment that’s taking up space in your yard. We remove large pieces, sweep the ground for dangerous bolts and nails, and clear away the dirt and organic material that’s built up around your playground equipment. If you have an anchored basketball hoop, a freestanding soccer net, or other sports equipment that needs removal, Mr Junk will remove any trace, leaving your yard and driveway safe for play once more.

Don’t risk child injury by unsafe removal of playgrounds and sporting equipment. Mr Junk hauls furniture, debris, and outdoor equipment from metro Atlanta residences, schools, and businesses. Call us today!

After the Haul

Why do we clean out Canton closets, remove clutter from Kennesaw dorm rooms, or haul junk from Marietta yards? Less stuff means less mess, giving us physical and mental space to refocus on the things that truly matter. We feel neater and cleaner when we’re freed from materialistic concerns like broken furniture piled up in the garage. Mr Junk doesn’t just haul away old appliances and renovation scraps; we remove debris, leaves, and dust, making your home look like the junk was never there. But upkeep is an important part of home overhauls.

Staying Organized

It’s easy to fall back into old organization habits, but you can keep your home clutter-free. After you toss your home junk, take stock of which items you use daily vs which ones you use only occasionally. Keep the items for your daily routine easily accessible, but don’t keep them on easily cluttered counters and shelves. Throw away newspapers, junk mail, and kids’ school papers once a week to prevent junky buildups. Organize home clutter every few weeks to keep your home open and liveable.

The Chemicals in Cleaners

dangerous cleaningThe green living trend is sweeping home cleaner aisles, and it may be time to take note. Chemical cleaners are linked to respiratory problems, skin irritation, and cancer. Many common cleaners contain harmful and even toxic chemicals. Aside from the long-term health hazards, these chemical cleaners often cause headaches, eye irritation, and coughing as you clean your home. To prevent introducing toxic fumes into your home, read labels carefully before you buy cleaning products. DIY cleaning solutions or cleaners with natural ingredients will protect your family from health problems. If you’re not comfortable using “gentle” home cleansers, avoid products with harsh chemicals and fragrances and cleaners whose ingredients are not clearly listed.

Call Mr Junk to remove old furniture, appliances, and clutter from your Kennesaw home. Take care when choosing cleaning solutions for regular home maintenance.

Things to Throw Away…Right Now

You don’t have to wait for spring-cleaning to take control of your home clutter. We all have junk we cling to, despite knowing it’s just taking up space. Before you begin an outdoor clean out or a home storage overhaul, toss these 10 things no one needs.

  1. canned foodAnything expired. Check canned food, vitamins and medicine, and last summer’s sunscreen. Dump anything that’s expired.
  2. Old renovation junk. Aging paint, old cabinets, and rusting tools should hit the curb.
  3. Clothes that don’t fit. No matter how well you stick to your January gym resolutions, if you haven’t worn it in over a year, it’s time to let it go.
  4. Forgotten files. Outdated paperwork, receipts, and research belong in the recycle bin.
  5. Retro electronics. No, you will never find a use for your collection of cassette tapes. Recycle old cell phones, VHS players, and other electronics.
  6. Fixer Upers. DIY projects can freshen up your space, but if you’ve got a garage full of chipping coffee tables, it’s time to purge.
  7. Toys and baby clothes. If your kids have outgrown it and there are no babies on the way, it’s probably junk. Keep sentimental toys and donate the rest to charity.
  8. Perfume and makeup. Just like food and medicine, beauty products have an expiration date. If it’s over a year old, it’s time to toss it.
  9. Magazines. Don’t waste a cabinet to store articles about old news. Clip your favorite stories and recycle magazines over two months old.
  10. Junk. We all have a junk drawer we’d rather not admit to (or, frankly, open). Save the scissors and a pen or two, and toss the rest in the recycle bin.

Call Mr Junk to remove old furniture, boxes of books, and other clutter you’re ready to cart off. We donate or recycle the junk we haul from your home, so both you and your stuff can have a fresh start.

Sprucing Up the Backyard

During the winter months, maintaining your yard often feels like an uphill battle. With the temperature fluctuations, holiday distractions, and sense of “wait for it” that January and February bring, junk and yard waste slip past our defenses and make a home on our lawns. It’s easy to forget that our front lawns are often the only things passersby see. Whether you’re planning a move or just itching for spring-cleaning, removing yard waste is an excellent place to start.

Organic Yard Waste

Lush, sprawling gardens and simple landscapes alike generate scraggly piles of yard waste that grow, unchecked, through the colder months. Piles of leaves, fallen branches from winter storms, and flowers killed by the recent cold snap litter the landscape until they wind up in a heap in the backyard. These piles do more than ruin you’re home’s aesthetics. If not properly disposed, piles of organic debris can attract wildlife, decay your grass, and grow mold and mildew. Instead of wasting your weekends hauling dead branches to a recycling center, call Mr Junk. Our yard waste removal services include hedge trimmings, fallen tree branches, old Christmas trees, shed clean outs,  and more. Reclaim your landscape from winter’s leftover junk.

Replacing Lawn Furniture

backyard debrisYour outdoor living space is an extension of your home. Whereas indoors you have to fight dust, clutter, and messy family members, your outdoor space has to contend with the elements. Lawn furniture is more resilient than antique heirlooms and bedroom furniture sets, but it wears out twice as quickly. Update your outdoor living space by hauling away worn lawn chairs and broken patio tables. Removing old lawn furniture before the spring-cleaning rush gives you time to declutter your thoughts and analyze what replacement furniture your family needs. Reassess your backyard style in the months before spring. All that free space may spark a new idea for an outdoor family space.

Call Mr Junk to remove your Kennesaw yard waste this winter.

It’s a Dirty Job

We face the consequences of junky, disorganized, overfull houses every day. Anyone from a young professional with limited time to a retiree who can’t muster the energy to discard broken appliances can suffer from possession overload. Owning too many possessions can disrupt daily life, leading to dissatisfaction, distraction, and even depression. But while the mental ramifications of owning junk builds up over time, the physical health concerns develop more quickly.

junk removal roach dustJunk Removal Job

Mr Junk recently cleaned out the home of an elderly man who owned more possessions than he could keep up with. Because of his inability to clean efficiently, the cabinets, corners, and furniture were filled with roach dust. Because of the pervasiveness of the affected area, we cleared all junk from the premises before sweeping corridors and counters of the thick, black dust. We removed surface-level evidence of the infestation, allowing the scheduled cleaning company to sanitize the home while we donated and recycled the majority of the hauled items.

Dangers of Roach Dust

Roach dust accumulates from cockroach infestations. Cockroaches crawl through cracks in your windows, holes in your home exterior, and open doorways, eating crumbs and tainting your food supply. Apart from deteriorating the cleanliness of your home, cockroaches are a common allergen. Those suffering from cockroach allergies might experience itchiness, dry eyes, or difficulty breathing. While physical contact with roaches generally provokes an instantaneous reaction, poor indoor air quality from cockroach dust and other contaminates often affect people who suffer allergies.

Prevention Insect Infestations

The best way to avoid bugs and roach dust is to prevent them before they infiltrate your home. If you don’t have the time or energy to clean cluttered closets and attics full of furniture, sort through your stuff and let Mr Junk haul away items you no longer use. If you reduce the number of dark, dirty spaces for insects to burrow, you reduce the risk of attracting them to your home. Overhaul your home, removing possessions you no longer need, to make your life easier to maintain . . . and keep the bugs from coming back.

Call Mr Junk to haul away deteriorating furniture, broken appliances, and boxes of unwanted junk.

3 Ways to Organize 2014

The New Year offers a fresh start. Every year, millions of people vow to organize, clean, and live overall healthier lifestyles. In January, the gyms are overflowing, the dumpsters are full, and health foods fly off the shelves. So why is it that only 8% of people who make New Year’s resolutions keep them? Resolutions aren’t just about a life overhaul; they’re about making lasting changes to the way you and your family live. If you’ve resolved to organize your home for 2014, here are 3 simple ways to stay on track.

  1. tvOut with the old. Most of us get quite a haul of coffee makers, clothing, and even couches for Christmas. The key to organizing your new items is sorting through your old ones. Take stock of your gifts and box up the appliances, furniture, and knickknacks that have been replaced. You’ll find it easier to stay organized with less mess to clean, and someone in your community will enjoy that well-loved easy chair you decided to donate.
  2. Everything in its place. It’s easy to lose track of home decor, paperwork, and other items you don’t use every day. As you complete your January cleaning, label boxes for important, infrequently used items. Giving each item its own home makes staying neat twice as simple.
  3. Organize your life. It’s easy to stay neat when your life is uncluttered, but once responsibilities start junking up your schedule, your home gets messy, too. Don’t drop junk mail on the kitchen counter or stuff that ever-expanding pile of shoes under the hall table. Make a space for your problem items, like an easily concealed box to hide the mail when you’re on the go. If you have a few minutes to spare, take the time to put things away before they pile up.

Don’t worry about dragging old items to donation organizations and recycling centers. Let Mr Junk haul your unwanted items to a new life . . . so you can start your New Year now.