Sometimes we all accumulate too much stuff. And part of the pain of getting rid of excess belongings is the realisation you might have wasted hard earned cash. But decluttering can be good for you and your wallet as our latest #MondayMoneyUK Twitter chat showed.
Our host was Hollie from Thrifty Mum and here’s a selection of the best tweets.
Q1
Good evening everyone!! Thanks for joining us tonight for our money chat. So Q1 What are the benefits from decluttering? #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
Less stress, less storage space needed, you know what you have so don’t accidentally duplicate. Basically – more control!! #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/Ett5b6CGcE
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom A1 my mental well being! Less stuff means it is easier to keep tidy #MondayMoneyUK
— Emma Drew (@emmadrewinfo) April 24, 2017
Makes space for new things, it’s also a great way to make extra cash by getting rid of things you don’t or have never used #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/IBs4Atg1GE
— Chammy In Real Life (@ChammyIRL) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom Clear house, clear mind 😇 #mondaymoneyuk
— moneysavingnat (@moneysavingnat1) April 24, 2017
The benefits of decluttering? So many! Finding old happy memories, creating new space, deep satisfaction at tidying up! #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/PsMn1Wqz3i
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom Hi, decluttering is a perfect way to make a bit of cash but also benefit to focus on what you truly do actually need #MondayMoneyUK
— Money for Monday (@MoneyforMonday) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom A1 Decluttering helps massively if you want to sell your home. Rooms seem bigger, brighter & cleaner for photos & viewings #MondayMoneyUK
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) April 24, 2017
@ChammyIRL There’s definitely no point in keeping something that could be making you cash instead! #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
Q2
Lots of you mentioned making money so… Q2 What are the best ways to make money from decluttering? #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom A2: Selling online – eBay, Facebook groups – it all adds up 🙂 #MondayMoneyUK
— Nicola (@thefrgalcottage) April 24, 2017
Listing things for sale on Gumtree or Nextdoor is a good way to sell locally in your neighbourhood #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/f3jAZKQzCN
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) April 24, 2017
Listing things for sale on Gumtree or Nextdoor is a good way to sell locally in your neighbourhood #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/f3jAZKQzCN
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) April 24, 2017
A2 I’m going to be doing just this soon so eBay and car boot to begin with #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/TM07BQOf20
— Cat @ Penny Wise (@pennywiselr) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom A2: I love quick hit websites like @musicMagpie – scan, box up and get my money. Alternatively, eBay and Facebook groups #MondayMoneyUK
— Emma Drew (@emmadrewinfo) April 24, 2017
A.2. Selling things you’d usually bin like old wedding magazines and coffee jars #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/ObUzZG49G1
— Savvy in Somerset (@SavvyinSomerset) April 24, 2017
A2 Ebay for smaller £££ items. Local Facebook pages/Gumtree for bulky stuff. Car boot or NCT sale just to shift stuff fast. #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/p2uMUiZpDj
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) April 24, 2017
Q3
Q3 Shared economy schemes are where you can make money from renting out your belongings. Will this help you buy/own less? #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
It certainly provides a case for buying more expensive things…”ah I’ll get the money back by renting it to ppl later..” #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/WA1dCWJl7d
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) April 24, 2017
Nope. My husband would never rent his camera out & we don’t own much else that’s useful. We also like to have our own things #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/kBD98gT4Fa
— Chammy In Real Life (@ChammyIRL) April 24, 2017
A3 Have been thinking of renting out a room on @Airbnb. Will definitely need to declutter & own less so the house is tidier! #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/3chCh1Xb4q
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) April 24, 2017
You can earn £1,000 tax-free each year from these schemes, so worth looking at #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/6h2Kmyx2oH
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom I’m very protective of what I own, cos i’ve worked hard for it. So couldn’t envisage renting anything out #MondayMoneyUK
— Money for Monday (@MoneyforMonday) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom @easyCarClub my friend makes £500 a month renting out her room to a contractor which works well for her #MondayMoneyUK
— Savvy in Somerset (@SavvyinSomerset) April 24, 2017
Q4
Q4 What are your top tips for decluttering? Some items are especially difficult to donate e.g. bras #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
Do one room at a time. And clear a whole day to do it. No distractions, no plans, just an open mind and some bin bags. #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/UJTntu7G2b
— Hannah Brice (@HannahLisaBrice) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom Have a purpose. Is it to make space/money. Once done it will make getting rid of things you think you need but don’t easier #MondayMoneyUK
— Money for Monday (@MoneyforMonday) April 24, 2017
A4 things like bras, breast cancer charities and oxfam take them #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/194e9muiJy
— Cat @ Penny Wise (@pennywiselr) April 24, 2017
A4 – have a box or bag on hand for constant decluttering #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/nZWlAmvmDk
— Emma Drew (@emmadrewinfo) April 24, 2017
A4 I love the 20:20 rule. Declutter things you can buy under £20 within 20mins travel of your house. No more “just in case” #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
Sort in to categories such as keep/sell/recycle/bin then wait a day or 2 before shifting. Gives you chance to rethink choices #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/fCYTTBV8hT
— Chammy In Real Life (@ChammyIRL) April 24, 2017
A4 either little and often- have a box to put stuff in each day or a giant one-day declutter and really focus #mondaymoneyuk https://t.co/194e9muiJy
— Cat @ Penny Wise (@pennywiselr) April 24, 2017
A4 Be ruthless. High value items might be worth selling, but donate/recycle/chuck the rest. I find sentimental stuff hardest #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/HwMZi07zIn
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) April 24, 2017
@MuchMore_Less @emmadrewinfo @ThriftyMumCom Worth noting on those charity bags is they’re sometimes private companies making a profit https://t.co/OHkDJeaqgy @Ecothrifty #MondayMoneyUK
— Andy Webb CleverCash (@AndyCleverCash) April 24, 2017
Q5
Q5 What do you think we should all be holding on to? They might be antiques of the future? Or could be upcycled? #MondayMoneyUK
— ThriftyMum (@ThriftyMumCom) April 24, 2017
@ThriftyMumCom My beanie babies!! 200 of them stored carefully bought 20 years ago. 😂😂 #mondaymoneyuk
— Mrs Mummypenny (@MrsMummypennyUK) April 24, 2017
Keep whatever you value. I’m not sure I’d want to keep hold of something ‘just in case’ it’ll be worth a lot in 30 years #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/PsHEkEYE3P
— LifeLessConventional (@LLConventional_) April 24, 2017
A5 Only things I love & want to keep. Decent furniture. Small selection of long-lasting childrens’ toys (#Lego, wooden stuff) #MondayMoneyUK https://t.co/o6KvBmdZjG
— Faith Archer (@MuchMore_Less) April 24, 2017
@AndyCleverCash I try to mend, reuse or upcycle stuff #mondaymoneyuk
— Cat @ Penny Wise (@pennywiselr) April 24, 2017
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It was a great chat tonight everyone! Hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did 🙂