We've had a rash of yellow jackets in our area this summer and have keenly felt their stings. Two spray cans (non-toxic to other creatures) later, we think we've eliminated their ground nests. One can still has some killer substance left. As I put it with our other spray cans, I noticed a plethora of partially used products: car wax, car wash solution, ant spray, vinyl cleaner, and many more.
I've been helping to clean out my father's garage and found similar stashes of assorted, partially used products. If the tops of the spray cans are rusty, I figure I can responsibly toss them. How long does valve oil last? How about brake fluid? Garages and sheds are magnets collecting car, lawn, garden, and pest control cans and bottles. It can be overwhelming and often we buy duplicates because we can't see that we already have two cans of wasp spray.
As you organize and get rid of excess, try grouping all the automotive items together, the pest control sprays in an area, etc. That way you can easily see what you own, prevent over buying, and perhaps cull your collection. Hanging a Sharpie marker near your storage area to mark a date of when you purchased the product might be handy for future decluttering.
Do you have said clutter in a garage, storage cabinet, or shed? Consider organizing all the products into like categories and responsibly disposing of mostly used duplicates or old bottles and spray cans.
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