All About the Benefits of Attic Cleaning
Find lost items. Going through your old things is a great way to unearth old favorites you’ve missed or thought you’d lost through the years.
Get added storage space. A clutter-free attic clean means more space for your newer items. Go through your items and decide which things you want to keep, sell/donate, or throw away. Then, start fresh with a new organizational system. Keep sentimental items separate from holiday decor, for example. Your new goal is to keeps your things where you can easily find them.
Pest Control: A clean attic means there are fewer hiding places available for pests. Rodents, silverfish, and other creepy crawlers are always on the prowl for a place to nest. Attics, when cluttered with old boxes and clothing, are perfect for this purpose. Rodents use your belongings to create nests while silverfish and other insects feed on your items.
Discover issues that need to be addressed. Removing clutter can reveal problems you might not have been aware of before. Electrical and wiring problems, pest infestations, leaks, roofing, and plumbing issues could be lingering in your attic without your knowledge. The sooner these issues are addressed, the more money and headaches you’ll save in the long run.