Comments on: 5 Quick and Easy Clutter Clearing Tips

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 01:13:54 +0000

We live in an area with a community center that gives items to needy people (many of whom are homeless/house less). I sort things for foster care donation, community center donation, friends, and thrift store that gives me a coupon when I donate. It helps to have numerous places to give where you know most of the items will be used and enjoyed. Some years our church youth group has a big yardsale to off set summer camp costs - if I know they are having a sale I will save stuff for them. Decluttering is a constant chore. But since I finally discovered places in my area that I feel are great places to donate to, the chore has become more of an enjoyable one!

By: Andrea Dvorachek

Andrea Dvorachek — Wed, 21 May 2014 02:12:09 +0000

Great tips…I do just about all of these! I have 8 kids 11 and under. That said, we have many “clutter” areas…mainly any flat space available (an end table, a chair, the floor, a desk, the counters, and even the arms of the couch, etc.). I usually go through after our “quick pick-ups” and collect stuff the kids missed and put in a box or a laundry basket. If they’re toys they go in the “Toy Jail” (to be let out after working for 15 minutes or paying $.10) or put away. This works especially well if company is coming over and there is not much time to really clean 🙂

By: Roanna

Roanna — Thu, 15 May 2014 07:48:12 +0000

Great tips! Another tip for donating: Local foster groups are always in need of donations for all ages (newborn to age 18) and sizes (preemie – Men’s XXL). Donating items to a foster group may or may not be tax-deductible, depending on the group, but the items WILL be used! Many children who are placed into the foster care system are placed extremely quickly and arrive at a foster home/group home/relative’s home with just the clothes on their backs. Having items like clothing, shoes, underwear, books, toys, baby essentials, mattresses, etc. will allow a foster family to take in a child in need and provide for these needs immediately.

By: Michelle Gordon-Krohling

Michelle Gordon-Krohling — Mon, 12 May 2014 15:29:19 +0000

I just have a couple of tips about donating. Smaller thrift stores tend to throw less in the trash than most big national chains. Also, some thrift stores recycle stained clothes or, like mine, send them to 3rd world countries. I chose based on that and based on the charity they support. It’s worth looking into, as it’s a few quick phone calls.