Spring cleaning: How to declutter your closets, and make some cash, when you sell on KSL Classifieds

Do you smell that fresh scent coming from our local canyons and lakes as nature wakes up from its winter slumber? KSL Classifieds wants to help you freshen up too. Similar to how we shed our layers of winter wardrobe as the Wasatch Front warms up, our garages, closets and attics are also ready to lighten up and air out. 

Seasonal organizing offers benefits above and beyond a clutter free space. It also promotes improved mental and physical well-being, an organized living space and a sense of accomplishment. 

When you declutter your home, you’re preparing a clean slate so you can welcome the active summer season with zest and energy. Before you get out the trash bags, ponder how you can make your cleanup efforts both emotionally and financially rewarding using KSL Classifieds.

Decluttering seem like too big a task? Tackle it 10 minutes at a time.

Easy ways to declutter

It can feel overwhelming to tackle an entire house or garage at once, so break it up into specific rooms, closets or shelves. Using a checklist and tackling small, manageable chunks can help make you feel productive. 

Prioritize high-traffic areas such as kitchens or bathrooms, and work from top to bottom in any given space. Don’t forget to take a break or reward yourself along the way — motivation is always appreciated.

Keep yourself motivated with timed challenges. Give yourself 10 minutes and see how much headway you can make. Then do it over again. Another option: The five-second rule. If you can’t remember the last time you used an item in five seconds, consider letting it go.

It also helps to categorize items while spring cleaning. Try the four box method. Start with four boxes or piles labeled keep, donate, discard and sell. Now take that last pile and sell it on KSL Classifieds. The donate pile? Consider listing it in our Free section.

What are shoppers on KSL looking for?

The idiom “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure” applies in the context of spring cleaning. When in doubt, list it — you never know when you’ll find someone looking for an obscure item you’ve been hanging onto. Think of KSL Classifieds as your matchmaker.

According to recent analytics on real-time search data, below were some of the most popular items people are currently hunting for. Bring on the big money!

Give someone else the chance to embrace your former hobbies by selling your stuff on KSL Classifieds.

Sell motorcycles on KSL Classifieds

There are nearly 3,700 used motorcycles listed on KSL Classifieds, making us a hotspot for enthusiasts looking to find their next two-wheeled ride. Shoppers often browse for specific models, such as the Honda CBR1000, so be thorough in your description.

Include the specific year, model and engine displacement. Don’t forget to track down your related accessories such as helmets, racing gloves and gear that a buyer might be interested in.

Sell ATVs and UTVs on KSL

Another heavy hitter on KSL Classifieds’ search volume are previously owned UTVs. Buyers in the Rocky Mountain region are eager to find their next Kawasaki Mule, for example, for work or for play.

Sell beds and bed frames on KSL

You can buy or sell all sorts and sizes of bedroom sets on KSL Classifieds. The Furniture category will cover everything to furnish homes: decor, paintings, couches, coffee tables, dining tables, office furniture, rugs, mirrors, lamps … whew! You name it, you can list it there.

Designate boxes for what stays and goes to make decluttering go smoothly.

Sell outdoors equipment on KSL Classifieds

Chances are, there are a few things gathering dust on your garage shelves, including your no longer used tent and camp gear. KSL Classifieds is the place to get your outdoors equipment, such as your trusty cooler, in front of other camping enthusiasts.

Sell golf equipment on KSL

When was the last time you played 18 holes with your golf clubs? Maybe those dusty Callaways need to find their way to a lucky new player.

Sell you non-running car

You know who you are. That lawn ornament of a car you always said you’d fix up is starting to look like a permanent fixture. List your non-running car on KSL Classifieds and move it out. Remember Cash for Clunkers? Now you can get some cash for your broken-down beast.

Sell wheels and tires on KSL

Maybe there’s a stack of winter tires in your garage that you haven’t installed in years. Or some rims you’re no longer using. Put them up for sale on KSL Classifieds and retire them from taking up valuable space.

Lighten your load, then sit back and relax.

Sell your lawnmower on KSL Classifieds

Perhaps you’ve hired out your lawn care, or your landscaping is a little more maintenance-free than it used to be. Either way, it’s time to let go of that John Deere in the Lawnmowers section.

Sell your name brand shoes

Who knew? Footwear is a trending search item among Utah buyers, so now is your chance to send those gently used Nikes hiking to a new owner.

Clutter = Classifieds = cash

Ready for a refresh? See how satisfying it can feel to tidy up around the house. And while you’re at it, make a few bucks by selling things you aren’t using. Win-win. Declutter your home, then sell on KSL Classifieds.