Some homeowners steadily chip away at spring-cleaning from March until May, while others prefer to haul off winter junk in one fell swoop. The key to effective spring-cleaning is to find a system that works. Whether your spring overhaul involves organized chaos or tightly controlled cleaning, here’s a spring-cleaning checklist to make “out with the old” a little easier.

Spring Home Maintenance

Spring is an excellent time to tackle those home cleaning and maintenance tasks that slip through the cracks. Kick off your spring-cleaning by:

• Dusting baseboards, rafters, ceiling fans, and fixtures
• Wash doors and walls
• Touch up paint
• Clean air vents
• Replace HVAC filters, light bulbs, smoke detector batteries
• Shampoo carpet
• Reseal windows
• Clean or re-grout tile
• Schedule an appointment with pest control

De-Cluttering Your House

Spring de-cluttering serves two purposes: remove old junk from your home and update subpar equipment. Whether you take spring-cleaning one room at a time or wherever the mess looks worst, an organization overhaul of your storage spaces freshens up your home for the warmer months. Organization is the key to spring-cleaning success. Create a pile for keep, donate, and trash. After determining what’s worth keeping and what needs replacing, reorganize your closets and cabinets to prevent junk buildup. Call Mr Junk to haul away trash and donation items. Our junk removal service will always try to donate or recycle your old stuff. Let us remove your old appliances, furniture, and junk boxes so you can get back to spring-cleaning.

A Cleaner, Fresher Home

Many helpful spring-cleaning checklists litter the internet, giving you room-by room projects for a cleaner home. For each room, remember:

• Clean doorknobs and handles
• Wipe down doors, walls, and cabinets
• Clean the space under the sink and inside hanging cabinets
• Clean baseboards and ceiling corners
• Remove scuffmarks from floors, walls, and cabinets
• Clean all appliances
• Disinfect all surfaces
• Wash all linens (comforters, pillow shams, throw blankets, sheets, and towels)

Has spring-cleaning drained your energy? Don’t waste more time waiting for a junk hauling company that won’t deliver. Call Mr Junk for same-day junk removal services.

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When you have a pile of debris clogging up your backyard, the last thing you want to do is wait a week for your junk hauling service to clean up the mess. Mr Junk offers same day junk removal, so you can clean home clutter on your schedule. In these recent jobs, customers were left waiting by other trash services . . . until Mr Junk swept in and saved the day!

After you’ve sold your home, the last thing you need is a junk removal service that doesn’t deliver! This customer called Mr Junk after waiting hours past her scheduled appointment with another junk hauling company. We removed her junk in a jiffy so she could focus on closing the sale.

Carol flew in from Texas to help her aging mother clean out her Marietta home. With only a weekend to spend together, they didn’t want to waste the day waiting for a junk removal company. Carol was surprised to discover that Mr Junk could haul her mom’s old junk that same day! A few hours later her mother’s Marietta home was spick and span, leaving Carol a whole weekend to spend time with her mom.

Here at Mr Junk, we’re fast, efficient, and thorough. If you need junk hauled in a hurry, call now for same day pickup.

Some junk is too old to save, too dirty to clean, or too unstable to put to good use. But what about the stuff that’s just, well, junky? The trend of upcycling has swept DIY blogs and home improvement stores, breathing new life into tired junk and unattractive antiques. While many upcycling trends simply result in new, artistic-looking garbage (coat hangers and trash bags are never attractive, no matter what colors you paint them), many of these decorating innovations make old, well-loved furniture stylish again. If you’re a craft-lover or a penny-pincher, here’s everything you need to know about the upcycling trend.

What is Upcycling?

“Upcycling” sounds like a typical, modern eco-trend, but it’s not a new concept. Reiner Pilz coined the term in 1994 when he said, “Recycling . . . I call it downcycling. They smash bricks, they smash everything. What we need is upcycling—where old products are given more value, not less.” While recycling works for items that are no longer usable, revitalizing tired but workable items saves both money and resources. Upcycling is essentially adding value to items others deem worthless by fixing superficial problems or giving new uses to old things. The best upcyclers are people who see potential beyond surface-level problems like chipped paint or broken hinges. Upcycling can be as simple as painting a faded dresser or as innovative as making lawn furniture out of old tires.

Why Upcycle?

Save money on new furniture

Teach your kids to think creatively

Encourage you to learn new skills

Conserve natural resources

Keep trash out of landfills

Do you have broken, unstable, or dirt-contaminated items that aren’t worth the investment of upcyling? Call Mr Junk to haul away old appliances, furniture, scrap metal, and yard equipment.

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

Mr 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.

It’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.

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

For 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!

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

The 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.

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. Anything 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.

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

Your 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.