Spring cleaning is an age-old tradition of decluttering and refreshing your home or office, embracing the change of seasons by creating a cleaner, more organized space. Here are five spring cleaning tips to help you clean with purpose while maximizing your efforts.
Create a Designated Donation Space
As you begin cleaning and decluttering your home, you’ll come across items that you may wish to donate. Creating a designated space for your items to be donated can help you stay organized. Whether it’s a bag in your closet or a box in the garage, having a donation space in your home makes it easier to continue decluttering. When you're ready, drop your donations off at your local Goodwill donation center, knowing that they’re making a real difference in your community. Goodwill supports first-time mothers through Nurse Family Partnership, helps people overcome barriers to employment and is helping thousands of adult Hoosiers earn their core 40 high school diploma and industry-recognized certification through Goodwill’s adult high school, The Excel Center®.
Organize by Category
Starting to spring clean without a plan may feel daunting, but tackling your spring cleaning by category can make the process smoother. When it comes to decluttering, try starting with your clothes, then move on to décor, electronics and other items. When it comes to cleaning and refreshing your space, try going room-by-room, starting with the kitchen, then bedrooms, bathrooms, and so on.
One-Year Decluttering Method
Finding a method to the madness of decluttering can feel like an uphill battle; however intentional decluttering with the one-year method can be a great way to start. The one-year method suggests finding items around your home that haven’t been used in at least a year. If the item hasn’t been used within the last year, it may be a great time to add it to your donation space.
Think Sustainably
Did you know that Goodwill rescued over 44 million pounds from entering landfills in 2024 thanks to your donations? When it comes time to decide on whether to throw away or donate your items this spring, consider the environmental benefit of giving your item a second life at Goodwill. Your donations will help reduce waste entering landfills while supporting critical wraparound services for those in your community.
Refresh Your Wardrobe
If your closet is feeling overcrowded, spring cleaning is a great time to donate clothes that no longer fit or match with your style. By donating to Goodwill, you’re making room for new pieces and supporting our mission to improve lives through education, health and employment. Also, you can always find affordable, gently used clothing for your wardrobe when you shop at Goodwill.
No matter what your spring cleaning looks like, it’s a chance to reset and refresh your space. By taking the time to declutter and clean this spring, you can create a more peaceful, organized environment that can set you up for success for the rest of the year.