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Tips for Spring Cleaning

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Spring has officially sprung here in Massachusetts! When you hear spring, does your mind go straight to spring cleaning? If yes, you’re in the right place. The task can seem daunting and as though it may never end. No need to worry anymore, we have easy tips and tricks that will allow for stress-free spring cleaning! 

Create an Easy Schedule

To make the process less intimidating, create a schedule that will make cleaning seem less overwhelming. Start by going room by room; which is the room that needs the most work? Which room can I finish pretty quickly? Ask yourselves these questions to figure out the process that will work best for you and your home.

Get the Family Involved

Spring cleaning your home alone is a huge task to tackle. Take some of the burden off of yourself and get the whole family involved! No matter what they do to get involved, whether just dust or clean a whole room, it will make your spring cleaning process much more efficient. Not only will you finish cleaning faster, but you can also make it fun when everyone is together. Put on some music and clean while you have a dance party! 

Necessary Products Only

When you go crazy with a huge pile of cleaning products, you could actually be adding to your stress. Not only is it unnecessary, but clutter in itself! The cleaning process is overwhelming already, don’t allow yourself to get overwhelmed with products as well. Find a quality, trustworthy multipurpose cleaner and rags or cloths that you love and work well in your home. Use those and do not worry about what other products you think you may need.

Declutter

Spring cleaning is almost synonymous with decluttering. Before deep cleaning each room in your home, it is important to go through everything before to see what you do not want or need anymore. Whether it is clothes, knickknacks, or even furniture you were waiting to replace, the time of spring cleaning is the perfect time to get rid of it! Make sure that when are getting rid of things that are in good condition, to consider donating. 

Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition

If by the end of your spring cleaning journey you find yourself with a pile of junk you need to get rid of, Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition can help! We will take care of the junk removal and even separate recyclables and items that can be donated. For more information, feel free to contact us today. Happy spring cleaning!

Tips on How to Clean Out Your Garage

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If you own a house, you have to clean it regularly, and your garage is no exception. It’s as important a place in your home like your bedroom or kitchen. Sometimes, people can act as though it does not exist or is not a place to which they should pay attention.

If you have ignored the cleaning of your garage long enough, you might not know where to start. That’s where we come in. Here, we are sharing some tips on how to clean out your garage.

Start with a Survey

Take some time to have a close look around your garage to identify what you should do with the items inside and the garage itself. Some of the stuff you might just have to throw away. Some if it is useful and usable, but it’s lying there in the form of a clutter (sounds like work).

Remove and Sort All Items

Pull out everything from the garage into the driveway or your yard, else stack it out in the open. This will give you a clear idea as to how to replace things in a better way to get a clean garage with more storage space.

Now, you have to sort out what will go back in and what will stay. Broken or rusty items should go out immediately.

Re-arrange Storage Area

Your garage may have large, odd-sized items like a chainsaw, grass trimmer, sports equipment, or smaller items like nails, screws, bit, etc. All of this stuff is reducing the storage space.

Think of smart storage options. Look for wire or plank-shelves where you can place your large and oddly shaped equipment and tools. For smaller items like screws, nails, etc. you can have small boxes or jars and place them on the shelves or inside the boxes.

Seal Cracks and Repair

Now, you have to survey the areas that might need painting, repairing, and sealing. Seal the cracks with sealants, spray anti-rust foam on steel fixtures, etc.

Check out the wiring around the garage and replace the wires if they look brittle or moist or have rat teeth marks. You may call a professional hand for electric circuits or wiring.

Clean and Paint

In an empty garage, you may look at layers of dust, mouse droppings, oil spill marks, bugs, chemicals, or grease marks. Thoroughly clean all the corners and skirting, wash the walls and floor, and use chemicals to wipe and clear oil and grease marks.

If you can put some epoxy floor coating, count it as an investment, as it will help you keep your garage clean for a long.

Labeling the Items

Your garage is now beautiful, clean, and ready. You can put a tag on the racks and boxes for tools, sports goods, car repair items, yard supplies, etc.

Contact Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition

Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition offers our services for cleaning out your garage in a manner and method you will consider a worthwhile call. Our team of professionals makes it subtle and sublime. We do it without interrupting your activities, leaving no trace of dirt behind. It’s a money-saving value addition service. Give us a call today to get things started.

Your Complete Home Clean Out Guide

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Have you ever wondered at what point in time you accumulated so much stuff, so much so that your home is a cluttered mess? Clutter has a way of sneaking up on you, but that’s a problem that you can solve. You can clean out your home, make it sparkling again, and restore some organization so you can easily find your belongings that matter. A complete home cleaning is often an arduous task, but with a little bit of planning and the ideal guide to help you declutter, you can get it done. Here’s a complete home cleanout guide that you could find helpful in decluttering your home.

Establish Clear Cleanout Goals Initially

Before you jump head-on into cleaning, come up with a clear idea of what you’d like to accomplish and plan it out. The reason for establishing goals, in the beginning, is to limit the chance of frustrations and prevent unwanted problems that could arise. You also want to keep a check on the things you’d like to cover, whether it’s polishing the basement floors or throwing out old Christmas decorations in the attic. Identify each room’s  ‘clutter hotspots’ that is a must for you to tackle. Set a cleanup date for each room that is convenient for you. Each phase of the cleanout should have a specific time allotted. This will help you keep things on track.

Organize Your Stuff

At the end of the day, you do not want to still be hanging onto stuff that you do not need. As you move from room to room and space to space in your home, sort all the items in a manner that creates some level of organization. This will allow you to know what to discard and what you want to keep around. The “Three-Box Method” is a popular sorting choice, but you can establish your method of organization. It involves having three storage boxes or bins for recycling, donating, packing things up for a garage sale. Be sure to label the boxes or bins so you can easily locate your items when you need to retrieve them.

Discard the Clutter Using Different Methods

How you dispose of your clutter is up to you, but there are a couple of options that you could find helpful in the process. You can get rid of unwanted items in these ways:

  •     Recycle: It’s best to get rid of recyclable items by recycling them. Items that can be placed in the recycling bin include plastic, paper, and recyclable glass and electronics. It may be that you have a curbside pickup or you’ll have to take your recyclables to your local recycling drop-off location.

 

  •     Donate: If you have some items that are still in good condition and would prefer not to simply throw them away, but have someone else enjoy them, donating them is a good option. Whether its clothes or furniture, Good Will or some other charity organization can be good homes for your unwanted items. Check with your local charities’ donation guidelines ahead of any drop-offs. It’s also possible to post freebies on certain websites, encouraging takers to come and take away items that you want to part with.

 

  •     Make Some Money With a Garage Sale: You are not looking to be a millionaire here. Instead, you want your clutter gone while you make some pocket money in the process. Many people love a good garage sale. Set a date for your garage sale or check to see if your neighborhood or homeowner’s association has a set garage sale date.

 

  •     Dumpster Haul Rental: If you’d like some help with hauling your clutter, renting a dumpster, especially to get rid of large household items is a good option. It’s a stress-free option where you can relax and let others do the big haul. Your job will be to fill up the dumpster with all your clutter when it is delivered to your home and the junk removal company would haul it away. No hassle.

Sanitize the Home

One of the biggest parts of the home cleanout process is sanitizing surfaces after the clutter has been cleared out. You don’t necessarily need to bleach the home from corner to corner. Sanitize areas such as bathrooms, tables (kitchen, coffee, play-area, and night tables), counters, and other frequently touched areas. Now more than ever, you should have a keen focus on sanitizing your home, especially during a home cleanout to limit the spread of germs.

 Contact Us

You might be due for a home cleanout, but you don’t have to worry about where to start. Plan your cleanout, get organized, and work with a junk removal company for your next home cleanout. You’ll make the process run smoothly with little or no hiccups. Contact Elite Services Junk Removal and Demolition today at (978) 317-5388.

The 4 Top Reasons to Recycle

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recyclingDid you know that only about 64% of paper and cardboard ends up getting recycled? Unfortunately, the U.S. is often behind when it comes to both understanding what can be recycled, and then actually taking the steps to recycle these items.

Recycling is important, for more reasons than you might think. Here’s why.

Reduces Waste

Did you know that the average American throws out about eight pounds of trash every day? Recycling common household items can help us re-use our resources rather than continue to overload existing landfills. And if Americans fully recycled all the paper they used each year, 782 million more trees would be saved.

Better for the Environment

The Ocean Conservancy estimates that there’s about 150 million tons of plastic in our oceans right now, with another 8 tons on the way each and every year. It can take decades for plastic to fully break down, and in the meantime, it frequently serves as a choking or environmental hazard. Scientists have noted that plastic often gets broken down into particles that are ingested by fish—that often end up on our plate. Recycling plastic can help cut down on oceanic pollution.

Saves Energy

Did you know that manufacturing with recycled aluminum requires 95% less energy? Consider the process of retrieving aluminum. First, it has to be mined from the earth—an expensive procedure. Then it has to be treated with chemical processes, etc., to separate the ore from everything else. Only then does it reach the point of being ready for manufacturing. A recycled item, though, is already ready for manufacturing. A single ton of recycled aluminum saves the same amount of energy that the average American home would use in 10 years.

Slow Down Climate Change

As the materials in landfills begin to break down, they release gases into the air. These gases then enter the atmosphere and contribute to climate change. Properly recycling solid waste can help prevent the acceleration of the greenhouse effect that is warming up our planet at an unsustainable rate. As an example: a single office recycling all its paper for a year reduces its carbon footprint by the equivalent of 370 cars.

What steps do you plan to take to recycle better in your local community? Contact our team at Elite Junk Removal & Demolition Services today at 978-317-5388.

How to Dispose of Your Refrigerator

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refrigerator repairJust like everything else in your home, your refrigerator has a lifespan. As an appliance that is frequently used and always running, they get old and run down over the years. Purchasing a new fridge and bringing it home is the easy (and most expensive) part, but getting rid of the old one can be a challenge. Here are a few ways to get rid of your refrigerator easily.

1. Sell Your Refrigerator

If your fridge is still in working condition but you decided to upgrade to a new model, sell the old one! This way, you’ll be able to get a little extra money that can be put toward your new appliance or carting it off, the new buyer can be responsible for that. If you’re having a hard time finding someone to purchase your fridge, put an ad out in the local classifieds and post it to Craigslist and Facebook.

2. Donate Your Refrigerator

If your fridge is still usable but don’t want to deal with selling it, try donating it to a local charity. If they’re not in the market for a fridge or know anyone that would be, seek out various non-profits, shelters, and missions in the area. Not sure where to get started? Put some feelers out with your neighbors, friends, and family to push you in the right direction.

3. Recycle Your Refrigerator

If your fridge isn’t working at all, recycle it! Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition will not only come to your house and remove it from the premises but will also ensure that it is recycled through the correct channels.

To schedule your appliance removal appointment, give Elite Junk a call today at 978-317-5388.

The Benefits of Recycling Your Appliances

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appliancesAlthough there are laws in place to ensure proper disposal of electronic waste, appliances, and other electronic devices still pile up in landfills all across the United States each year. All appliances and electronic devices are recyclable as long as they’re disposed of through the proper channels. Next time you replace your dishwasher, washing machine and/or dryer, or even your refrigerator,  consider recycling the appliance you are replacing before carting it off to the local landfill.

What are the benefits of recycling appliances?

1. Protects the ozone layer

Cooling appliances, such as air conditioners, rely on the cooling agent Freon to work properly. When these appliances are disposed of, the Freon isn’t properly disposed of and can potentially leak into the atmosphere and damage the ozone layer. When these appliances are recycled, Freon and other chemicals are disposed of properly removing the hazard of damaging the atmosphere.

2. Recovery of Scrap Metal

Most appliances and electronic devices are made of a substantial amount of steel, aluminum, and other metals that can be reused in the future. This eliminates the need to stress the environment to create new materials.

3. Saves Money

If you chose to dispose of old appliances at your local landfill, you will have to pay a disposal fee whereas if you were to recycle old appliances, you won’t have to pay a disposal fee and might even make a little money depending on the condition of the steel, aluminum, and metal of your appliance.

4. Prevent Common Environmental Problems

When appliances are disposed of in the correct way, the metals will decompose and penetrate the soil, leading to lead and iron contaminating groundwater.

To ensure your appliances are recycled properly, call Elite Junk Removal at 978-317-5388!

Our Junk Removal Process

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Junk RemovalOur junk removal process is quick and easy to ensure we get the junk you need removed out of your residential or commercial property in a timely matter. Our company owner, Stephen Gordon, oversees every junk removal project that Elite Services Junk Removal and Demolition works on. From costruction material removal to removal of furniture and appliance from residential properties, we will walk you through our entire process. All of the junk we remove is disposed of through the proper channels, whether that is via the landfill, recycling center, or local donation center.

Estimate

Before starting any junk removal project, our owner Stephen Gordon will provide you will an estimate whether that is over the phone or in person. This will give you a better idea of the cost before making any decisions.

Scheduling & Service

Once we provide you with an estimate, we will schedule a day and time for service. Once our team arrives, they will have you show them exactly what needs to be removed and we will provide you with an exact cost that typically lies within the quote provided by Stephen. We will remove the junk from where it is located at no extra cost – whether that curbside, in your attic, or basement!

Discounts & Payments

We accept all forms of payment for any services you require and can even accept them over the phone! We also understand that sometimes it’s hard to make end meets so we now offer senior and fixed income discounts as well as discounts for contractors. Please inquire with us about all available discounts!

Call Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition for your next junk removal project today at (978) 317-5388.

Top Reasons To Recycle In Your Home

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Elite Services Junk Removal & Demolition does its part by recycling after every job. We take everything that comes from either a removal and demo job and either donates or recycles everything. Throwing out everything would be terrible for the environment. As a homeowner you can also do your part by recycling as well.

Here are 6 reasons to recycle: 

1) Economy: There are many american companies that rely on recycling programs to make new products.

2) Jobs: The more that we recycle, the more jobs and people there will be. In the US, the recycling industry is a $236 billion industry and has more then 56,000 employees.

3) Environmentally friendly: One of the more beneficial and obvious reasons to recycle is because it’s good for the environment. Less energy is required, fewer resources are used it keeps waste being tossed in landfills.

4) Reduce Waste: Americans on average discard between 7-10 pounds of garbage every single day. Recycling will cut back on waste which gets tossed in landfills.

5) Water Pollution: Making products with recycled products generates far less water pollution then in comparison to new materials.

6) Wildlife Protection: Recycling materials means that there is less reason to damage forests, wetlands, rivers and other various wildlife places.

Working with Elite Services for your next junk removal or demolition project will additionally help with recycling.

For more information about Elite Services, please feel free to give us a call at 978-317-5388 or fill out an online contact form. 

College Apartment Furniture Removal

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Did you just graduate college?  Is your apartment lease almost up?  Are you moving back home and don’t know what to do with all of your unneeded furniture?  Let Elite Services take care of all your furniture removal needs.  Anything you don’t need anymore, Elite Services will haul away for you.

Between finals, graduation, and job searching, who has time to worry about getting rid of their furniture.  “Free” furniture off the side of the road always seems to find its way into college apartments, even if it doesn’t fit.  Junk can accumulate in your apartment over your college years, and your parents definitely don’t want it clogging up their home afterwards.

Trying to move furniture by yourself can be time consuming and dangerous.  The most common injuries from moving heavy furniture are back injuries and knee injuries.  These can be caused by improper lifting techniques, or lifting loads that are too heavy.

Your body isn’t the only thing you can damage while moving, you can also damage the inside of your apartment.  Moving large furniture can cause dents and scratches on floors and walls.  Apartments often charge extra for damages and take money out of the security deposit.  No one wants to pay extra for their apartment because of an accident while moving furniture out.

Elite Services professionals quickly and efficiently remove furniture and appliances, and they recycle and reuse most of it!  They create a stress-free process of furniture removal so you can focus your attention on more important things… like finals.

Elite Services specializes in hauling away:

  • Kitchen tables
  • Kitchen chairs
  • Refrigerators
  • Stoves
  • Cabinets
  • Couches
  • Bed frames
  • Mattress’/box springs
  • Dressers
  • Shelves
  • Desks
  • Televisions
  • Washers/dryers

For more information on Elite Services, call today (978) 317-5388.

 

Spring Cleaning & Junk Removal

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Spring CleaningHappy Spring! Yesterday marked the official first day of spring. While most of the area got some snow, before we know it, it will be warm and sunny outside. With the mark of spring, and spending more time outside, this is a great time to get some spring cleaning done. All of the unwanted junk laying around your house and property can be removed to give off a fresh new feel going into the new season. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind when doing your spring cleaning:

  • When going through and cleaning your refrigerator, be sure to clean the fridges condenser coils. This is very important as dust build up on the coils can lead to your refrigerator overheating and shutting down.
  • Lighting fixtures and ceiling fans can often be forgotten because they are out of reach. But just within a few minutes a cleaned lighting fixtures and fan can change the whole breeze and lighting within your home. All you need is a stepladder, all-purpose cleaner and polish cloth.
  • After removing all the unwanted junk throughout your home, you can now clean the carpets. Many of your carpets have accumulated a fair share of dirt, oils and germs so this is the perfect time to clean them. Also, be sure to clean your doormats considering they are the first line of defense for keeping dirt out of your home.

Elite Services is here to help if you need any help with Spring Cleaning Junk Removal. Big or small, we do it all. Whether it be junk inside or outside, getting your property ready for spring in summer is the best way to move on from winter!

For more information about Elite Services, please feel free to give us a call at 978-317-5388 or fill out our online contact form.