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Sell It or Get Rid of It? 5 questions to ask yourself when de-cluttering you home

  Will the item be worth my time to sell? Remember that your time is worth something – it is not limitless and you want to use it wisely. Take into account how much money you will actually be making from your sale vs. how much time will be involved. I always like to think of it in terms of an hourly rate. For example, if I am trying to sell the item for $5 and it will take approximately 30 minutes of my time in total {including taking photos, listing the item, emails with potential buyers, etc.}, I will be working at a rate of $10 per ho [...]
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Ahh…Spring!

Welcome to Spring Perth! Over the winter months, we tend to keep everything closed, keeping the warmth in. We start to collect a few extra things, including a few extra layers of dust and cobwebs, as well as, well you know, miscellaneous “items”. Otherwise known as clutter. As the sun streams in through the windows, you may literally see your home in a different light. Before beginning a spring clean it’s always smart to begin with a de-clutter. We recommend the four box method: Throw away, Give away, Keep, or Relocate. Be ruthless. Throw [...]
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Pet Hair a Problem?

Removing animal hair from sofas, carpets and stairs can be very frustrating; especially when your pet is molting The best way to collect and remove the hair from the furniture is to use rubber gloves. Put them on and wipe your hand across the hair. The pet hair will then begin to clump together and form bundles in places. This makes it easier for you to pick the hair up in bunches and put in the bin. Request a quote from Flying Domestics today [...]
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Get organised

When cleaning – organisation is required Organisation is as important as cleaning the house itself. By ensuring that all equipment is prepared before starting your daily cleaning duties, a large amount of time can be saved so that you can enjoy the rest of your day, without having to move back and forth between your cleaning area and the cupboard where your cleaning products are stored. Using a bucket to place all of the equipment you feel you may need to use whilst cleaning, it is a massive advantage and can be kept within reach at all times [...]
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