As I mentioned in a previous post, this summer we
remodeled our kitchen. This project
included adding a dishwasher. Oh, how
happy that has made me. Washing dishes
by hand is one of my least favorite household chores…not that I have a favorite
household chore. The addition of a
dishwasher has changed my stockpile needs.
All of those bottles of dish soap and packages of sponges I accumulated
at a great price will now last me a few years – not just a few months. Now, however, I need to boost my stock of
dishwasher detergent and rinsing agents.
What can you do when your stockpile demands change, but
you have a bunch of the now unnecessary items? There are a few different
options.
- Depending on the type of items, you may be able to donate the extras. Food pantries, homeless or women’s shelters, and other organizations are often in need of supplies. If possible, contact the organization to see if there is anything specific they are looking for or if there are items that you cannot donate.
- If you will still use the items and they will last a long time – such as my excess dish soap and sponges – you can hang on to them to use over the next few years.
- Have a stock swap. Perhaps a friend has too many of an item that you will use, but not enough of something you have in excess.
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