Spring Cleaning Tips

20 October 2025

What better way to declutter than with a spring clean?

We’ll provide you with a bin, plus tips to make your spring cleanup sustainable, smooth, and satisfying.

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Hiring a bin

Instant Waste Management offers skip bin sizes from 2m3 up to 10m3, making us ideal for decluttering on any scale. Call 9379 2111 or order online to book.

We aim to recycle 80-90% of waste collected via our Material Recovery Facility, making us one of the greener skip-hire choices in WA.

Sort into Categories Immediately

As you remove items, place them in one of these boxes:

  • Keep / Relocate
  • Donate / Give away
  • Sell
  • Recycle
  • Dispose

Using 4-5 distinct containers force decisions and keeps things from getting messy with “maybe” piles.

Work Room-by-Room

Avoid trying to tackle the entire house at once. Choose one room, complete decluttering and cleaning, then move on. This approach reduces burnout, chaos, and re-cluttering.

Prioritise Low-Difficulty Areas First

Begin with items that are easy to let go of such as old magazines, broken items and duplicates. Save sentimental or tougher decisions for later, once you’re in the “letting-go” mindset.

Handle Special / Hazardous Items Carefully

Certain items require special disposal, don’t just toss them in your skip. Examples include:

  • Paints, solvents, chemicals, oils
  • Batteries
  • Gas cylinders, asbestos, tyres

Go Eco-Friendly Wherever Possible

To make your spring clean is more sustainable:

  • Use non-toxic cleaners or DIY blends (vinegar, water, lemon, baking soda).
  • Swap paper towels for reusable cloths or microfiber rags.
  • Dry items in the sun or use a clothesline instead of a dryer.
  • Donate or upcycle rather than disposing.
  • Repair before discarding when feasible.