20 Things You Have To Throw Out Of Your House Before Summer Is Over

Maps and travel brochures

Yes, it has been an unforgettable trip and you want to save EVERYTHING, from the maps of the sites to the leaflets of the activities you did, passing through the transport schedules or the card of that establishment so beautiful that you need to have it located - no I know about you, but it happens to me quite often. However, think about how many times you have looked back at what you saved from previous trips …

Do not waste time are sentimentality, as soon as you get home, get rid of all the paperwork that you have accumulated in the suitcase. Think that if you ever return to that site it is more than likely that things have changed, so it is likely that everything you saved will be of no use to you. And, in addition, today you can find everything on the internet. You only need connection.

The spoiled things on the beach

If you have already ended the beach or pool season, take a look at the beach kit: flip-flops, sarong, cap, umbrella and, above all, sunscreen. Keep in mind that most cosmetic products for sun protection expire from one year to the next and continuing to use them after the recommended date can be a health risk .

Get rid of everything that has been damaged by chlorine or saltpeter, beach sand and the effect of the sun, and check how long the protectors last. If you're not going to go to the beach or the pool anymore, bye!

Disposable masks

Now more than ever it is convenient to be well protected against the coronavirus to avoid possible outbreaks coinciding with the 'back to school'. If you use disposable surgical masks, remember that they cannot be used forever.

Throw away the ones you have already used over and over again and, if you want, consider the possibility of using reusable masks. Here you have a tutorial from CLARA's fashion director, Raquel Pérez, to make the mask 'pro', and another simpler tutorial if you don't know how to sew.

The battle shoe

You know, those shoes, sports shoes or sandals that you have used practically day and night this summer because they are very comfortable; but that from so much trotting it is very possible that they are made a mess of you, when not broken or damaged.

If they can't be fixed, say goodbye to them as soon as possible. If not, apart from souvenirs, they will end up collecting dust in the shoe rack.

The mismatched socks

In summer, more than ever, the phenomenon of mismatched socks occurs. With the little trips and the comings and goings from town to home or from the summer home, many Socks decide to divorce and separate their lives for good.

After a few days of rigor to make washing machines and put the house in order, we must assume reality: those socks that do not appear anywhere, it is more than likely that they will never return. As cute as they are, don't put them in the drawer waiting for a second chance. At most, recycle them to make stuffed animals or clean nooks and crannies. One of the most popular home cleaning tricks, for example, is to use them with a spatula to clean the slats of blinds or the recesses of radiators.

The clothes that you are not going to wear

Summer is also a time very prone to compulsive and unnecessary purchases in the summer resorts. If you are one of those who, like me, already have a couple of piled up garments that you have regretted, but that you can no longer return because you bought them in a place other than where you live, or because the return date has passed Say goodbye to them. You can give them to a friend, for example, or donate them.

Even if it makes you feel guilty to get rid of something you just gave yourself, it is much worse to keep it and keep reminding you every time you see it.

Wire or plastic hangers

If you bought clothes this summer and you have taken them with extra-flat wire or plastic hangers, discard them.

Except for pants or skirts, wooden or plastic hangers with a body are the most suitable for shirts, jackets, dresses …

Underwear passed around

It is true that old and worn briefs and bras are usually much more comfortable than new ones. Or we just love them for one reason or another. But you know the saying: renew or die. And don't forget that worn-out bra mechanisms and structures, for example, can lead to back problems.

Take advantage of the 'back to school' to check the drawer of underwear and clean before returning to the routine.

The tooth brush

How long have you not changed your toothbrush? Returning from vacation may be a good time to exchange it for a new one.

If you usually use plastic, take advantage of the change to ask yourself if it is not better to opt for a more sustainable model such as bamboo. By the way, you consume less plastic and save more.

Past makeup

Just as it is wise to check sunscreen, it is also a good time to take a look at makeup, which can also expire.

If your makeup stuff is a mess, put some order with some of the best makeup organizers.

Expired medications

As with toilet paper at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people threw themselves into drugs and disinfectant products without rhyme or reason .

Now that the situation has normalized a bit, review the expiration dates and check that the hydroalcoholic gel you have is really effective, here we tell you what you have to take into account.

Used batteries

If you have gone on a trip and have had to take batteries with batteries, take them out as soon as you return in case you are not going to continue using them because they end up spoiling.

Leaving batteries in devices that are not used can damage them. Better to discard them and take them to a green recycling point, or better yet, opt for rechargeable batteries or devices that can be charged through USB ports, for example.

Old chargers

According to recent studies, chargers and electronic devices can be toxic, even when not in use, because they emit polluting gases derived from the products they are used to prevent them from burning.

Go through the drawer where you keep old chargers, mobiles and appliances that you no longer use and take them to the green recycling point.

The accumulated paperwork

Invoices, tickets, business mail … Gather all the paperwork for these vacations and only save the invoices for supplies and purchases that require them for the guarantee to be valid.

If you want to go a step further, you can go to electronic invoices and take photos of the rest and store them in a folder in the cloud. This way they take up less space and you don't run the risk of losing them.

Unused agendas

If you have not yet used any of the diaries that you bought or were given at the beginning of the year, perhaps it is time to assume that you are not going to use them. If you need a new agenda, here are many very nice ones.

Throw them away or reuse them to take notes, make shopping lists, etc. This way you give them a new life before taking them to recycle.

Work material in poor condition

Whether you have to telecommute or not, just before 'back to school' is a very opportune time to review the stationery.

Get rid of pens that don't paint, pencils whose lead breaks continuously, dirty rubbers, rusty clips …

Spoiled food

How many people has it ever happened to come on vacation, open the door of the refrigerator, freezer or pantry and find a mummified or spoiled remains of food ?

Before launching yourself to replenish supplies, thoroughly review these three hot spots, check dates to discard everything expired, remove the canned jars that are open as well as the remains of food, and take the opportunity to do a thorough cleaning.

Crockery and useless utensils

Since you are in the kitchen, you can also take a look at the dishes and utensils.

Throw away cracked cups, bumpy and chipped dishes, burnt pots and pans or deteriorated Teflon … And no, the excuse that they may come in handy one day to make certain preparations, clean, etc. . Outside!

The spent scourers

As in the case of toothbrushes, when was the last time you changed the scouring pads, the cloths …?

Take a look at both the cleaning utensils and the products you use to clean, something essential to clean, disinfect and purify your home, and thus prevent viruses and other germs from entering your home.

Obsolete tuppers

And if you have to go back to work in person these days, check the tuppers and lunch boxes in which you take your food and get rid of those that are useless, those that have lost their lids …

Take advantage of this cleaning to start thinking about opting for more ecological containers to store or transport food: glass jars, metal lunch boxes, thermal fabric bags … If you want some idea, take a look at these tuppers they will make your life more easy.