Who doesn’t love a good spring clean? You get to shake off some dust and clutter, and make a fresh start. But as you start digging through cupboards, garages and sheds, you might end up asking yourself, what can I throw out versus recycling, and what needs special handling?
To give you a hand, we’ve put together our ultimate spring cleaning list with help for what to throw out, recycle and handle with care in every room. You’ll even find a few tips for how to make the household cleanup process a whole lot easier
Your Gold Coast Spring Cleaning Checklist
Making a spring house cleaning checklist can help make your life a lot easier once you get to work. You’ll know exactly what to dispose of, recycle, clean and call in the experts for.
General Areas
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Wipe down walls and skirting boards
- Clean windows and tracks inside and out
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Disinfect air-conditioner filters
- Wash or clean window coverings
- Declutter shelves, surfaces and storage
Bedrooms
- Rotate and air mattresses
- Wash pillows, duvets and curtains
- Clear out wardrobes and drawers, donating or tossing unused or damaged clothes
Kitchen
- Empty out the pantry and fridge
- Dispose of expired or half-used items
- Clean appliances inside and out
- Get rid of broken or unused gadgets
Bathrooms
- Toss expired medications or toiletries
- Deep clean tiles, grout and glass
- Clean all bathmats and towels
What to Dispose of During Spring Cleaning in Australia
As you declutter, you’ll start to gather piles or what to throw out and what to recycle. Having a clear spring cleaning checklist in Australia of what can actually be repurposed, sold or needs to be disposed of carefully will give you quick references as you come across old ‘stuff’ you want to get rid of. Some common things to put in the bin or take to the tip include:
- Broken furniture
- Damaged or stained clothing
- Worn-out rugs or carpets
- Worn-out rugs or carpets
- Old mattresses
- Non-repairable electronics
- Expired or half-used chemical cleaners
- Non-recyclable plastics or food containers.
You should also check with your local council rules on what can go in the bin before throwing some things, like chemicals, to ensure you don’t end up in trouble.
Spring Cleaning Tips For What You Can Recycle
No one wants their junk to be adding to landfill, so recycling is always a good way to go. Some of the top things to recycle from your spring cleaning list include:
- Paper and cardboard, including old magazines, boxes or packaging
- Glass, such as bottles and jars (with the lids removed)
- Metals, including cans, tins and scrap metal
- Electronics, including working TVs, computers and phones
- Textiles, such as clothing and linen in good condition
If you choose a good rubbish removal service, they’ll know exactly what can be recycled and what needs to be disposed of to save you the hassle.
Spring Cleaning Advice for Handling Tricky Items
There are some things when you’re spring cleaning on the Gold Coast that shouldn’t be thrown in the bin or mixed with recyclables. You may need to be careful of disposing of:
- Paint, motor oil and chemicals
- Batteries and lightbulbs
- Asbestos or building materials
- Large appliances
- Gas bottles and fire extinguishers
Never put these items in regular bins as they can be a risk to people or the environment. Even skip bin companies will have rules against some of these items.
Who to Call for Spring Clean Help, Other Than a Cleaner
You make the piles and we pick them up! A rubbish removalist can take away all of your unwanted goods and rubbish from your spring clean, including:
And more. At Scrap Global, we can handle it all, and with same-day pick-ups, if needed and available. Give us a call for a free estimate.
