It’s spring time and you know what that means – time to clean. For me, cleaning usually means getting rid of all the junk I collected over the past year. Case in point, check out my closet.
Yikes! I should say, I share half of this closet with two men (but their side is super empty).
Step 1: Separate your clothes (or other objects) into objects your need/love, objects you’re on the fence about and objects you know you need to get rid of.
Step 2: For the things you love, put them away in their proper place. If you don’t already have a proper place, make one. Now. And stick with it
For things you’re on the fence about, try this tip I found in O’s website. (Yes, I know it’s for kitchen utensils, but this could really work with anything.)
For things you know you need to get rid of, get rid of it. I thought this would be easy, but the last time I tried it, I only took the clothes off the hanger and that was it. They are still chilling in my overcrowded closet.
So you’re going to get rid of some things, where do they go?
- clothes: donate to goodwill or salvation army (and get a tax deduction…holla) or a homeless shelter. If the clothes are stained or dirt (or underwear), you can either throw them our or use them as dust rags.
- electronics: if they still work you can try selling on craigslist. If you want to donate, try good will or salvation army or one of these places in your neighborhood. If they are broken, you can safely dispose of them. If it’s an apple product, they will take it back and either recycle it or dispose of it properly. You can donate your old printer cartridges at Staples and get $3 back and most companies let you mail them back for free.
- cell phones: I’m a fan of donating old cell phones to battered women’s shelters.
How’s your spring cleaning coming along? I’ll post after pictures when I finally manage to clean it all up.
Good luck ladies.
peace,
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I’m doing some spring cleaning myself, love your site boo… This is SeaN btw.
So many people talk about their closets, and what a wreck they are, and how the closets are at the top of their spring cleaning lists. I guess that’s where being OCD pays off – no closet to clean – LOL! But, I appreciate the suggestions, especially for recycling and donating electronics. I cannot tell you how irresponsibly folks @ my apartment complex dispose of electronics.
I am here by way of The Jose Vilson blog.
Welcome Marcy! I hope you’ll keep visiting.