Medicine cabinet organise in Exeter
Professional medicine cabinet organise services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Medicine cabinet sorted - expired items checked and disposed of safely, everything organised by type, so you know what you've actually got.
When Did You Last Check What's in There?
Medicine cabinet stuffed with old prescriptions, expired painkillers, that antibiotic cream from 2018, and no idea where the plasters actually are when you need them.
💡 Pro tip: Liquid medicines expire fastest - usually 3-6 months after opening. Check dates on Calpol, cough syrup, eye drops. Most people keep them for years.
Why Medicine Cabinets Need Regular Sorting
It's not just tidiness - it's safety.
| The Problem | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Expired medicines | Don't work properly, might be harmful |
| Old prescriptions | Dangerous to take without doctor advice |
| Can't find what you need | Emergency and you're searching through junk |
| No idea what you've got | Buy duplicates or run out of essentials |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Empty | Take everything out |
| Check | Read every expiry date |
| Sort | Keep/dispose/donate |
| Organise | Put back logically by type |
| Dispose | Take old meds to pharmacy |
📦 You're Left With
- Only current, safe medicines
- Organised by type (painkillers, plasters, cold remedies)
- Know exactly what you've got
- Space for things you actually use
Pricing Guide
| Scenario | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Standard bathroom cabinet | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Large collection or multiple cabinets | 30-45 mins | £60-£85 |
| Plus pharmacy disposal trip | Add 15-20 mins | £60-£85 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.
Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ Never sorted it - been years since you checked dates
✅ Elderly relative - accumulated lots of old prescriptions
✅ House clearance - deceased relative's medicines
✅ Just want peace of mind - know what you've got is safe
Why Choose Us for Medicine cabinet organise in Exeter?
Expired items identified and removed
Everything organised by type
Know what you've actually got
Disposed of safely at pharmacy
What to Expect
Step 1: Empty & Check
Everything comes out. I'll check every single expiry date - takes longer than you'd think because some are tiny print or hidden.
Step 2: Sort & Decide
Expired goes in disposal pile. Current stuff gets sorted by type. You decide what to keep of opened items.
Step 3: Organise & Dispose
Put back logically - painkillers together, plasters together, prescriptions together. Expired stuff goes to pharmacy for safe disposal.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to do it yourself? Here's how:
🔧 What to look for
- Expiry dates (often on crimped end of tubes or box end)
- "Use within X months of opening" labels
- Discoloured liquids or separated creams
- Opened packaging with no date written on
- Prescriptions for someone else or old conditions
📐 Organisation system
- Empty completely onto clean surface
- Check every single item's date
- Group by type as you go
- Bin anything expired, opened long ago, or mystery items
- Organise by frequency of use
- Most-used at front/eye level
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not checking dates (hiding in plain sight)
- Keeping opened liquids with no date
- Binning medicines (flush or tip - wrong!)
- Not reading "use within X months of opening"
- Keeping prescription meds from years ago
💡 Pro trick: Write opening date on liquid medicines and creams with permanent marker. Saves guessing later whether that opened Calpol is still okay.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Regular sorting? Most people should check their medicine cabinet every 6-12 months. Set a reminder when clocks change - good memory jogger.
Prescription medicines? Even if they haven't expired, don't take old prescriptions without doctor advice. Conditions change, doses change, drug interactions matter. Take them to pharmacy for disposal.
First aid supplies? While I'm sorting, I'll note what you're low on - plasters, bandages, antiseptic cream. Better to stock up now than discover you've none when you need them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need help organising a medicine cabinet?
Lots of reasons - elderly relatives who've accumulated years of meds, house clearance after bereavement, just never got round to it yourself. It's about checking expiry dates (most people don't), safely disposing of old meds, and organising what's left so you can find things in an emergency.
How do you dispose of expired medicines?
I take them to a pharmacy - they have safe disposal systems. DON'T flush medicines down the toilet or bin them (gets into water supply). Pharmacies take old meds from anyone, no questions asked, and dispose of them properly.
Will you check all the expiry dates?
Yes - that's part of the service. I'll check every packet, bottle, and tube. You'd be surprised how much expired stuff people have - painkillers from 2015, antibiotics from someone else's prescription, opened eye drops from years ago.
What about medicines that don't have clear dates?
If it's been opened and you can't remember when, bin it. Liquid medicines go off quickest (usually 3-6 months after opening). Creams and ointments about a year. Pills last longer but still have expiry dates. When in doubt, chuck it out - not worth the risk.
Do I need to be there while you do it?
Helpful for deciding what to keep (prescription meds you still need, supplements you take regularly). But the checking and organising I can do alone if you trust me. Your call.
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