Garage cleanouts are some of the most common jobs we take on. While they can be daunting DIY projects, they are easy for Junk Smiths. And that's because, with our years of junk hauling expertise, we know the fastest, most efficient, and safest ways to get rid of your unwanted garage junk.
We respect your time and guarantee 100% satisfaction, offering same-day garage cleanouts at unbeatable prices to help transform your cluttered garage into a functional, usable space.
With Junk Smiths, you don't have to break a sweat to get your garage cleaned out ever again. Licensed and insured, we take every precaution to ensure your property isn't damaged during our cleanout or junk removal processes.
Junk Smiths owners Sean and Norton Smith are passionate about the items they pick up. Yes, a good amount of the stuff is, well, junk. But many of the things we pick up can be re-purposed, recycled, or donated. We work with several local charities, taking the items you no longer need and passing them on to someone else who can use them.
The number-one reason why we re-purpose, recycle, and donate is that it’s the right thing to do. It also helps us keep the items out of Orange County landfills. Not only is that good for the environment, but it saves us money on disposal fees.
It’s truly a win-win-win-win for you, us, the person who received your old items, and the environment. All in a day's work!
The neat thing about working with Junk Smiths is what might have taken you years to accumulate can be gone in record time. We’ll make the entire process simple. Here’s what we do:
Call or book online. We schedule in 2-hour arrival windows and can often get to you the same or the next day.
Our team will call when they are on the way.
We will give you a firm quote that is based on the amount of space your items take up in our truck. It’s no obligation.
We load your items and sweep up the garage.
You pay by credit card, cash, or check.
We take your items off to be re-purposed, donated, recycled, or disposed of.
Interested in what items we accept? Be sure to check out our What We Take page.
Most people start by putting away excess or old items in the garage, but it soon becomes a hoarding pit with almost all types of junk.
A cluttered and dirty garage makes it difficult to enjoy the space. It could also make the garage old and damaged faster than it would have, increasing the chances of dealing with pests, mold, and dust buildup.
Below is a guide for everything you should know before beginning garage organization and cleaning.
The process of cleaning out a garage can be tedious and time-consuming. However, having a plan of how to get rid of garage junk makes the process easier.
This is the most important thing because it helps ensure you have the strength, time, equipment, and materials you need to complete the project. Set a day aside when there is little sun and no rain. Mild weather ensures you don't tire quickly, encouraging you to keep going for as long as possible.
You should also go and shop for everything you need for the process. This includes protective gear like masks, gloves, and overalls. Having everything ready eliminates the need to leave the cleaning process to get more supplies.
This is also the time to reach out to friends or family members, asking for help. It would be better to delegate the processes to make them go faster. For example, get the strongest people to carry heavy things in and out of the garage and the tall ones to get things off tall shelves.
Cleaning a garage full of things is impossible because of limited space. It also increases the chances of damaging some items. Therefore, create a space outside to place everything you remove from the garage.
This gives you a clear image of everything you must sort through. It also makes it easier to assess and inspect the items for damage. When removing the items, try to place them in piles according to categories, like furniture, electronics, tools, etc. That makes it easier for sorting and organization later.
After everything is out, it is time to clean all surfaces, removing dust, debris, and cobwebs. Sweep the ceilings, walls, floor, and shelves, then wipe every surface with a dump cloth.
Follow that by mopping the floors with a mixture of hot water and vinegar or commercial concrete cleaners. Alternatively, you can pressure wash the floor to make it faster and more efficient.
After everything dries, look for places with stains from oil, rust, and other substances, then scrub them off.
After cleaning, you can use that time to repair any damage to the walls, floors, and ceiling. Below are some things you can do to upgrade your garage.
Touch up the paint
Repair drywall damage
Fill in cracks on the floor and resurface it
Reinforce the shelves and other furniture
Chalk the window seals
Look for signs of rodents and set traps
Switch out light bulbs
Inspect and repair exposed or damaged outlets and wires
Tune up the garage door
After cleaning out your garage, it is time to move on to garage organization. This step will determine how neat and clean the garage will remain in the future.
With everything outside, it is time to go through everything you have. Below are some categories you can use to make the sorting process easier.
Keep- This is the pile for everything in good condition you want to keep in the garage or take to the house or office.
Donate- This pile contains items in good condition but not needed. When sorting them, you can further break them down into categories of where you want to donate them.
Sell- This pile includes everything you don’t want or need but don’t want to donate either because of the condition or lack of a place to donate.
Repair- This pile contains items that ended up in the garage because they were damaged or got damaged in the garage but can still be salvaged. You can repair and upscale some things as they are, take out parts from other items to make new items, or repair another item.
Throw out- This is the pile of items that are damaged beyond repair.
Invest in containers, preferably clear ones with lids. That makes it easier to see whatever is in them without disorganizing them. Unlike carton boxes, plastic containers help protect items from dust, moisture, and pests.
This is the step where you determine where everything goes. Put up shelves, cabinets, hooks, pegboards, and wall tracks. Optimizing floor-to-ceiling spaces makes it easier to manage the area and leave as much open floor space as possible. It is also easier to spot things displayed on such storage solutions than rummaging through boxes on the floor.
If you have many items to sort through in the garage and need help, hiring someone to clean out your Huntington Beach area garage is the best solution. However, you should research and compare local junk removal companies to ensure you get the best garage cleanout services.
The duration for garage cleanout services depends on how much junk you have. However, a good cleanout company will use the best equipment and workforce to complete the task as quickly as possible.
Ensure you have an estimated budget of how much you are willing to pay for garage cleanout services and look for a company around that range. However, you should understand that lower prices could sometimes mean low-quality services. Therefore, consider the company's reputation and experience because more experienced and higher-quality companies charge more.
Working with a local junk removal company like us for your garage clean-out needs means they are close to you, translating to a fast response time and superior quality service They'll also understand the local regulations on trash disposal.
Are you ready to schedule your garage cleanout in Huntington Beach? If so, give us a call or book online. We are ready to serve you! Easy garage clearouts are hard to come by, but Junk Smiths is easy to call! Don’t worry about how to clean out your garage; just leave it to us. Professional garage cleaning is at your fingertips!
Once we have your junk all cleared out, it’s time to organize so that you can keep it looking great!
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