Tidy Up, Cash In: Spring Clean Your Way To Extra Green

Discover a few ways you can earn a little extra cash just by cleaning and maintaining your home!

This year, don’t spring clean for free — get paid! Here are a few ideas to get you motivated and turn your clutter into cash!

How You Can Tidy Up & Cash In

Sell What You No Longer Need

One person’s trash (or clutter) is another person’s treasure! As you sort through closets, garages, and storage spaces, set aside gently used clothing, furniture, and household items and sell them.

• Host a yard sale for quick cash
• List items on social media marketplaces, resale apps, or consignment stores
• Consider specialty platforms – vintage clothing sells well on Depop, while electronics and furniture do great on Facebook Marketplace

Spring Clean Your Appliances & Save On Utilities

Cleaning and maintaining your home’s appliances isn’t just about aesthetics — it can lower your utility bills and put dollars back in your budget each month.

• Replace your air filters to keep your HVAC running efficiently
• Dust off ceiling fans and set them to spin counterclockwise for the warmer months so you can ease up on the AC
• Vacuum your refrigerator’s coils to improve its energy efficiency and save on electricity

Clean Out The Pantry & Save On Groceries

This month don’t waste money buying more food when your pantry and freezer are already stocked. With how expensive groceries are, this is a great way to reduce food waste and stock up on more spring-cleaning savings!

• Organize your fridge, freezer, and pantry to see what you have so you don’t buy duplicates or let food expire
• Challenge yourself to cook through items nearing expiration before buying more groceries
• Get creative and make DIY groceries with what you already have on hand. For example, make your own bread, sauces, and snacks instead of buying pre-packaged versions.

A few minutes of your time and a quick Google search can result in more delicious savings!

Ditch The Storage Unit & Pocket The Monthly Payment

If you’re paying a monthly storage bill for items you haven’t used in years, it’s time to reevaluate.

• Sell the furniture, books, and clothes you’ve been storing
• If the items aren’t worth selling, donate them for a tax deduction

Closing out your storage unit can bring you the double benefit of eliminating a bill while making extra cash! Having a hard time letting go? Even if some items are valuable, add up what you’ve spent on storage and assign that price to your items, would you repurchase them for that amount? When you do the math, letting go might just feel a whole lot easier.

Summary

Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore — it can be a payday! You can turn tidying up into a small series of financial wins by selling unused items, reducing energy costs, and making the most of your pantry.

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