Is your other half a secret hoarder? Has your mum or dad kept everything since the 1980s? Or perhaps you know someone whose spare room is so full of stuff that nobody can actually get inside? Well, ITV’s Josie Gibson wants to hear from you – and there could be cash hidden amongst all that clutter!
The popular TV presenter is on the hunt for Isle of Wight residents to take part in How To Clean Up For Cash, with Islanders being invited to secretly nominate friends, partners or family members whose possessions have taken over their homes.
From garages packed to the rafters to cupboards overflowing with forgotten treasures, the ITV show aims to help people reclaim their space while discovering whether their unwanted belongings could be worth a small fortune. And with the Isle of Wight’s rich history, there could be some particularly interesting discoveries gathering dust in homes across the Island.
Perhaps there’s an original Isle of Wight Festival poster tucked away in the loft, a rare Level 42 record gathering dust or some colourful Alum Bay Glass hidden at the back of a cupboard. Other potential treasures could include vintage Cowes sailing trophies, old railway travel posters, Art Deco pottery or even an original boxed copy of the Carmageddon computer game.
The show’s experts are particularly interested in vintage, unusual and collectable possessions, including old toys, costume jewellery, musical instruments, cameras, watches, gold, silver, war memorabilia and outdated technology.
But there’s a catch – the person with all the clutter isn’t supposed to know they’re being nominated!
With Josie and her team’s help, the unsuspecting homeowner will have their possessions carefully packed up before being presented with an offer for the lot. They’ll then face a potentially difficult decision – keep their treasured belongings or take the money and enjoy a clutter-free home?
ITV is looking for people from all walks of life, living in all types of properties, with applications open to residents across the Isle of Wight.
Applications are open now, with a closing date of 12th December. Those applying must be aged 18 or over.
Anyone wanting to secretly nominate a clutter-loving friend or relative can apply through ITV’s website at www.itv.com/beontv/articles/howtocleanupforcashisbacknominatenow.
