{"id":4267,"date":"2024-09-27T15:01:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-27T13:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pelican.dk\/tips-to-help-your-parents-clean-up\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T13:07:55","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T11:07:55","slug":"tips-to-help-your-parents-clean-up","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pelican.dk\/en\/tips-to-help-your-parents-clean-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to help your parents clean up"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4267\" class=\"elementor elementor-4267 elementor-2581\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-20af1fa9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"20af1fa9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3aaf92c0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3aaf92c0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-739be318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"739be318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pelican.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iStock-1137923270-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Grandfather and grandson enjoy spending time together playing with tablet at home\" alt=\"Grandfather and grandchild sit in a sofa in a living room. 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and maybe even prepare for a move.<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-776dc1bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"776dc1bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/pelican.dk\/lokationer\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Find self storage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-element elementor-element-d22b8ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d22b8ee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd3860 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"7bd3860\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>As children leave home and parents approach retirement age, thoughts of moving to a smaller home often start to surface.<br \/>\nIf your parents have lived in the same house for 15-20 years, it may be time to help them clear out the many things that have accumulated over time.<br \/>\nIt can be a big and emotional task, but with a little planning and a practical solution like self storage, the process can be both easier and more manageable.  <\/p>\n<p>Here are 5 tips to help your parents tidy up - and maybe even prepare for a move.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The art of getting started<\/strong><br \/>Taking the first step can be difficult as many things are associated with memories and history.<br \/>\nStart by talking to your parents about the benefits of decluttering and support them in their decision.<br \/>\nRemind them that they will keep the most important memories, even though the home might be changing shape.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a plan<\/strong><br \/>To avoid the process dragging on, it's a good idea to make a work plan.<br \/>\nSet aside time, e.g. a week of your summer vacation, to go through your home systematically.<br \/>\nAssess which items should be thrown out and which should be saved.<br \/>\nTo avoid cluttering up your own home, you can rent a storage unit.<br \/>\nSelf storage allows you to store items that have sentimental value but are no longer needed in daily life.    <\/li>\n<li><strong>Start with the easy stuff<\/strong><br \/>Start with the items that have the least sentimental value, such as kitchenware, towels and decor.<br \/>\nThen move on to clothes, toys and other items that may need to be passed on or stored.<br \/>\nBy breaking the task into small steps, it will be easier for your parents to say goodbye to excess possessions.  <\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a storage facility in Copenhagen<\/strong><br \/>If your parents live on Zealand, it makes sense to use a storage unit in Copenhagen and the surrounding area.<br \/>\nMoving belongings can be made easier with the right boxes, bubble wrap and tape.<br \/>\nRemember to label all boxes clearly so it's easy to find the right items when you need them again.<br \/>\nMake optimal use of storage space by placing heavy boxes at the bottom and stacking securely.   <\/li>\n<li><strong>Reclaim freedom with a storage unit<\/strong><br \/>Tidying up can be an emotional process, but in the long run your parents will appreciate the extra space and freedom.<br \/>\nThings that are donated to charity or stored safely will bring peace of mind and make a future move easier.<br \/>\nWith a self storage unit in Copenhagen, your parents can easily store the things they don't want to part with while enjoying a more organized home.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are 5 tips to help your parents tidy up &#8211; and maybe even prepare for a move. 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