7 Days of Spring Cleaning with Goodwill EKL: Declutter, Downsize, Donate & Get Your Home Spring Ready! #7DaysOfSpringCleaning
7 Days of Spring Cleaning with Goodwill EKL!
Yes, it’s that time of year already.
Well, the weather is starting to warm up, the sun is beginning to shine and pushing away all of the grey that came with winter. Spring signifies new beginnings, rebirth, growth and purity and a time where we shed our skin and begin anew. What better time to start getting your home ready for the warmer months than some good ole fashioned Spring Cleaning?
The best way to begin your Spring Cleaning is to tackle one room in their house each day for one week. Goodwill has a fun challenge that will get your house Spring ready all while helping YOUR community.
7 Days of Spring Cleaning!
I’ve already started my Spring cleaning but, we started with the larger parts of our house that needed attention and we’ve had our carpets and ducts cleaned. We have also went through our storage and have donated gently used items that we haven’t used in a long time but, are still in great condition to Goodwill.
I will be participating in the 7 Days of Spring Cleaning with Goodwill challenge by taking on one room a day and will be decluttering and getting our home spic and span while we do it. You can check out Goodwill’s Facebook page for more information and to keep up with their latest promos and most needed items.
Day 1 – Clear Your Closet Clutter:
If you haven’t worn those jeans, jerseys or jeggings lately, chances are you won’t. My rule is if you haven’t used it in 6 months, you don’t need it. Seize the opportunity to donate to Goodwill.
Day 2 – Tackle the Kitchen:
Just 20 minutes spent going through your cabinets can make a world of difference for people in your neighborhood.
Day 3 – Spread the Holiday Cheer:
Are you holding on to boxes of holiday decorations? Spread cheer by donating your Holiday and Halloween decorations to Goodwill. They will light up someone else’s home for sure!
Day 4 – Downsize Your Toys:
Not sure what to do with your used electronics? Bring them to Goodwill and they’ll find a happy home! Plus, that means waaaay less clutter in your home.
Day 5 – Clear Your Office:
If your office is filled with extra pens or pencils or things that you probably will never use, go through them and give your neighbors a fresh start. They are sure to be put to good use elsewhere and your office will be Martha Stewart neat afterwards. And, we all want that, right?
Day 6 – Provide Quality Entertainment:
If your house is bursting with unused DVD’s or games that you or your kids don’t use anymore, bring them to Goodwill and spread the love. Plus, helloooo shelf space, where have you been?
Day 7 – Downsize Your Bookshelf:
If you’re guilty of having your old college or university text books in your bookshelf and a whole bunch of other titles collecting dust, go through them and find the ones that you will probably never read again (I’m looking at you Advanced Sociology) and donate them to someone who will read them.
Windsorites!
There is a great need within our community. Our most needed items are clothes, household items and electronics. Have you always wanted to help but, didn’t know how?
Well, now you can help and all you have to do is look through your home, declutter, downsize and donate to your nearest Goodwill location and you can make a world of difference. Not to mention, you will benefit from the knowledge you are giving someone a fresh start, you’re helping the planet by allowing your items to be re-loved and that your home is much neater too.
Don’t forget! Goodwill® has a Bookstore at 298 Lauzon Rd. in Windsor. Help someone start a new chapter in their life by donating your gently used books! Conveniently, there is a Goodwill Attended Donation Centre right at this location!
Goodwill’s mission is to change lives through the power of work. When you donate, someone works and together we can change lives of individuals and families right here in Windsor. Plus, the donations you make in Windsor directly support job creation and training in the Windsor community.
Make sure to follow along each day this week for a reminder on getting in on the 7 Days of Spring Cleaning! I hope that you can all join me to make a difference.
Have you started your Spring Cleaning yet and do you donate when you do?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
My home sure needs some spring cleaning! I would love to downsize on some toys, that would help out the clutter.
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Oh, I bet that would do wonders to clear up space and I am sure some new kids would \”re-love\” those toys!
I am trying to get into Spring Cleaning this year, a lottle slow but getting there!! Love Goodwill!
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Slowly but, surely always works. 🙂 Donating to Goodwill has such an impact on our communities. 😀
Was just thinking that it was time to go through a bunch of stuff and donate it to Goodwill. My problem is I buy just as much as I take to them sometimes. 🙂
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LOL, oh, I am guilty as charged too! But, my solace is that it is stuff I WILL use. 😀
It's time for me to start spring cleaning but I swear I don't want to! Great tips!
LOL, I tell myself, it is worth it in the end.
Is it that time of year already?! We are big on donating, so I appreciate this post a lot.
It sure is! Although snow in some places may say otherwise. It may help people get in the mood though. 🙂 We are big on it as well, thanks!
We have already gotten a start on our spring cleaning. I am big on donating, so this was a nice post to share with everyone.
TY! Goodwill is all across Canada and US, donating helps everyone involved.
We have never had our ducts done Nancy. Do you recommend it? I love the inspiration GoodWill is sharing during this campaign. I have been through many of my clothes already and donated a ton already!
Yay for donating! Perfect time for it! 🙂 Oh yes, definitely recommend it. They cleaned out our ducts and while it wasn\’t horrible, it was definitely needed. It\’s fairly inexpensive as well.
OH I LOVE THIS! It will surely help us get our spring cleaning done in a much easier and more organized fashion! Love it!
I like how this breaks it up into separate areas for separate days. It makes the task of cleaning out the house seem less intimidating and gives a good starting point.
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They did a great job to inspire and a call to action to help our communities, all while cleaning our homes too. LOVE IT.
I have the spring cleaning but right now, but am leaving for a trip in the morning. I sure hope I still feel like doing it when I get back.
I love cleaning out the clutter from my home! We donate every month to Good Will stores!
I love how this is broken down!! I guess there's still time to go through my closets today. YES… we always donate!!! ALWAYS.
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That is awesome!!! Tackle one room at a time. 😛
We always donate clothes when we clean our closet! It's the perfect time of year to figure out which clothes you're never going to wear again.
I am sure there are tons in everyone\’s closets!
I seriously need to do this. The clutter in my house is getting me down. 🙁
It can be overwhelming!
We keep a big rubbermaid tote in our closet and in the back hallway. Every time we find something we have a duplicate of that we don't need or something that doesn't fit, or that we just don't want anymore it goes in one of those two totes. When the totes are full – we take a drive to Goodwill with them 🙂
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That is so great to hear. My Hubby always has a box going too. 🙂
I sooo need to spring clean.. awesome tips… and a wonderful thing Goodwill is doing… I need to get my ducts cleaned, hear it all the time.. just never got around to it; just like cleaning out the closet, cupboards and drawers.. One day I may get it all done 🙂
Gotta start somewhere! Hehe. 🙂 Baby steps.
I have honestly barely started. I keep saying this is the week I'm going to but not yet.
Now you have a guide! 🙂
I have soooo much on my spring cleaning list! We always donate to our church who gives out to the homeless and families in need.
Great ideas! My local Goodwill employees know me by name. I guess I should do less buying and more donating!
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Nothing wrong with that! 😉
As I sit here on my bed and look over to my closet, number one on that list is definitely something I REALLY need to do! These are all some fantastic tips for the Spring cleaning season ahead!
And I of course love, love, LOVE Goodwill 😀
Yes, I often buy tons when I drop off!
We always have a "donate" box on the go – for toys, clothes or things we just don't use anymore. We might not need it, but there is likely someone out there who could!
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That is amazing, great idea too. 🙂
I really need to spend some spring cleaning time! It's so much easier to donate than it is to spend hours setting up and committing time for a garage sale!
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SO true, easy to put in boxes, drive up to Goodwill and drop it off.
I am moving at the end of the month, so it's definitely time to spring clean!! I will for sure be donating some things to Goodwill!
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That is great to hear!
I have donated to Goodwill frequently and need to do so again soon once I start cleaning my garage out.
Good idea! 🙂 And that is awesome that you do. 😀 Today is clean your cabinets!
Wow what a great program! We normally do a big Spring clean every year but this is different, I love the donation aspect and the themed days to keep you on track!
I think it is a great challenge, the themes do make it easy to stay on track. 😀
Pinning and saving for when I get back from Denver… My house NEEDS this!!
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Aww, that is awesome. 🙂 Thanks!
I have so many books, seriously so many! I really should give some away like you said…it's just hard.
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It is definitely hard but, I figure if I am never going to read it again and it isn\’t a \”collectible\” I will donate it. 😀
It is definitely hard but, I figure if I am never going to read it again and it isn\’t a \”collectible\” I will donate it. 😀
Don't forget! Goodwill® has a Bookstore at 298 Lauzon Rd. in Windsor. Help someone start a new chapter in their life by donating your gently used books! Conveniently, there is a Goodwill Attended Donation Centre right at this location!
What a great list. This makes it seem really do-able!
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Extremely. 🙂
we absolutely donate to goodwill. all the time!! they make it so easy!!
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Nothing easier than driving in and driving out. 🙂
We're in the middle of spring cleaning right now! Hubby just finished the garage up yesterday, actually. I've already dropped about 6 boxes of clothes off for donation – it feels good to have the space, and to know someone who needs it will get something they can use, too.
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That is amazing, you are totally right. It is great to know that someone else will get great use out of it.
I'm pending the kids toys and our bedroom closet. Otherwise I think my spring cleaning duties for the year are done! 😉
I have started to tackle certain areas and rooms but haven't made a huge dent yet. Thanks for spreading the word about the program! I will keep it in mind as I get more into it.
Thanks, it makes a big difference in our communities. 😀
I like your plan of attack. One room at a time. I've recently been doing some spring cleaning and donating to charity. I feel good about the cleared up space and that we're helping others. It's win-win for everyone!
I should print this out and put it on the fridge. We have not started to spring clean yet.
You should! That is a great idea. 😀
These are great tips – it helps to break it down ! 😀
I did one of the things without realizing it :D!! I just cleaned out my closet about two days ago.. Got rid of a lot of stuff… Still left some stuff, but it's better then it was : )
YOU have motivated me! THANKS
What a wonderful program. Spring cleaning is a great way to get of clutter.
Spring cleaning is a good way to unclutter and generate goodwill or raise funds.
I plan on going through my closet and pantry this weekend. Perhaps some of that can go to goodwill.
I never had any Spring Cleaning activity for my room not because we don’t have any Spring season here it is because I just love how my room looks and feel.
This is a great idea. I’ve already done lots of my clearing out (for things that will actually be worth going to charity shops or selling on), it’s the rest of the real junk that needs sorting through now.
What a great idea!
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This is so organized and exactly what I need to work around my busy schedule. Thank you so much!
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Great plan. Simple. I must admit I have some serious spring cleaning still to do.
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I did a huge de-cluttering 2 years ago, it was liberating. I donated close to 200 boxes to Clothesline for diabetes research
That is amazing!!
I love Spring cleaning,our children have been gone 5 years and every year we donate a few pieces of furniture
I love Spring cleaning,its always about out with the old….new and fresh
Thanks for the tips. I need to do Fall cleaning to donate more things we don’t use.
Oh you’re welcome!