Four savvy ways to free up space and boost your spending power at Christmas

FREE up space for Christmas and boost your spending power at the same time.

Clearing clutter, including broken or old items, can earn you cash and vouchers that will be handy over the coming weeks.

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Here are some top tips for cashing in . . . 

TECH IT BACK: If you’re expecting new gadgets for Christmas, clear out your outdated or broken appliances and devices now.

Currys will accept TVs, toasters and anything else electrical. Just take items in store and, in return, you will get a voucher worth at least £5 to spend in the shop.

TOY JOY: List old toys on second-hand sites such as Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace.

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If you have Lego you no longer use, you can sell it by weight at musicmagpie.co.uk. It doesn’t need to be in sets and there are no additional fees.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Want to clear out your wardrobe? Now is the time to list clothes on second-hand sites as people look for gifts or festive outfits.

You’ll get the most cash for items in good condition. But even if you have lots of lower value gear, or clothing that is damaged, don’t throw it away. Take it to H&M for recycling, and you’ll get a £5 voucher towards your next spend.

YOU BEAUTY!: Cosmetics packaging, including lipsticks and eyeshadow palettes, can’t usually be recycled at home. However, they are among items that, if taken to Boots, can earn you rewards.

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You’ll need to bring at least five empties — then, with a £10 spend, you’ll be awarded 500 Advantage points in the chain’s membership scheme.

Alternatively, you could take an empty glass perfume bottle to The Perfume Shop and you’ll get 15 per cent off a new scent on the same day.

And if you’re a fan of upmarket toiletry brand L’Occitane, you can get ten per cent off a full-sized product on the day you recycle an empty beauty product, excluding glass and aerosols, in store.

• All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.

Deal of the day

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COUNT down to Christmas and stock up on £357.83 worth of products for £99 with Boots’ beauty advent calendar.

The haul includes Sol De Janeiro mist and Drunk Elephant jelly cleanser.

SAVE: £258.83

Cheap treat

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SNUGGLE up at bedtime with Aimee the unicorn hot water bottle, £10 at Dunelm.

Top swap

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GIVE your shower an exotic flavour with Molton Brown’s gingerlily gel, £25. Or get a similar scent for less with Lidl’s deluxe gingerlily gel, £1.49.

SAVE: £23.51

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