Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Apps for Decluttering


Spring is almost here and that means that spring cleaning is in the air! Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an app that could clean out your closet, your garage or even your basement for you? Although technology is much more advanced these days, there isn’t an app that can literally fix your hot mess, but there are several apps that can help the home organization process along. Keep reading below to find out how you can make this spring cleaning, your easiest one yet thanks to a little help from the world’s best apps.

Keeping your house clear of messes and clutter is not only good for your mind, but it is also good for your body. How so? A simple, innocent pile of junk could lead to an accidental, yet fatal fall; so keeping your house clean is important for your health and safety! But, even with a clean house, accidents can still happen. Enter the world’s greatest personal protection technology, Life Alert. Under the safety of their medical alert system, you can summon an emergency medical response fast with just one touch of a button. No matter what life threatening emergency you may face, Life Alert’s dispatch team can send you the proper authorities fast, 24/7. Apps may get food to your door or help you organize your messy office, but no app will offer you the safety or protection that Life Alert Protection can. Get your own and clean up your personal protection today!

When it comes to cleaning up your home, there is no magic wand to wave that can make it all go away. However, there are several amazing apps that can help you! Whether it’s a reminder, a checklist or even inspiration to help you achieve your spring cleaning goals, Real Simple[1] has the apps for you! Read on to learn more about them.

Sortly App
For the hyper-organized, this is your dream app. Sortly lets you create a visual inventory by taking photos of your items or scanning QR codes. After you input your items, you can sort them into category folders by location (like in the jewelry box or in the garage closet). You can also tag certain items for easy search and include purchase and warranty dates for even more detail. And if you’re moving in the near future, you can use this app to keep track of inventory in boxes.

Decluttr
Make selling DVDs, CDs, video games, and more the work of minutes - not a whole afternoon - with Decluttr’s barcode scanner, which makes short work of figuring out how much you can sell your items for. All shipping is free, so you can get those space hogs out ASAP, and any earnings can help fund some space-friendly digital downloads.

Tody
Motivate yourself (and your family members) to clean more often with this smart app. You can create cleaning tasks and to-do lists by frequency and the app will tell you when a chore is due or overdue, and when something was last cleaned. Family members can track the chores they’ve done and gain bragging rights, and also see who’s been slacking. Even if cleaning isn’t your favorite task, you’ll get a little sense of satisfaction by tapping on the “Just did it” button after you’ve completed a task.

ChoreMonster
If getting your kids to do their chores is as bad as getting them to eat their vegetables, this is the solution. ChoreMonster makes these tasks more appealing by turning them into games. Parents can set chores and offer different rewards (like an hour of free play or a trip to the ice cream store) for completion. Kids can log into the app (with their parents’ supervision, of course) and track their tasks, earn points for completing chores, and view potential rewards.

OfferUp
If you need to unload something that’s taking up way too much room (think an old dresser, a bike, clothes, or even appliances), all you need to do is snap a picture and upload it onto the app with details and pricing. Your posting will be circulated to users living in your neighborhood. You can negotiate prices and pick-up times through the in-app messaging service, so there’s no need to give out your personal number. And since everyone on the app has a profile with ratings from previous transactions, you’ll know who’s reliable and who’s not.

Handy
Sometimes you might need to ask for extra help. This is where Handy comes in. With this app you can schedule a date and time for a cleaning professional to come and tidy up. Plus, track the progress of your cleaning session—from when the cleaner is on the way to when he or she is just finishing up. The payment feature is easy to use through your phone, and it’s secure, too.

Yerdle
Use Yerdle to make swaps instead of spending your actual money—plus, there’s an added sustainable element to this idea. Post a picture of something you no longer want and ship it to someone who does—then you’ll get “Yerdle Reuse Dollars” to buy something on the app. And if you’re wondering what kind of products are in the marketplace, don’t worry: They’re gently used items from popular brands like Patagonia and Maclaren.

Cleaning can be a trying task, but with a little extra app help, achieving your spring cleaning goals can be right at your fingertips. So, dig deep into your garage, your closet or your attic and clear out your clutter! While you do so, protect yourself from any life threatening accident by getting Life Alert Protection. No one thinks they are going to be a victim of an accident, but the truth is, we are all at risk. So, protect yourself from the unknown with Life Alert’s emergency pendant. Their highly-sophisticated, yet easy to use pendant can be worn around your neck or wrist and it can summon an emergency medical response fast with just one touch of a button. With over 25 years in the emergency medical alert industry, Life Alert knows the power and the importance technology can play in our lives; their big technological contribution to the world has been helping to save lives daily! There is no app that can do what Life Alert Protection can do. Get yours today and feel certain that they can help to clean up any mess you may find yourself stuck in. Call 1-800-513-2934 for a free Life Alert brochure.

Works Cited:
1.       Phillips, Lauren and Sarah Yang. “7 Genius Decluttering Apps to Simplify Your Life.” Real Simple. <https://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/organizing/decluttering-apps >.


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