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Why decluttering your home is crucial for spring cleaning

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Too much stuff? Focus on decluttering one room at a time.

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If you find yourself rearranging random stuff during spring cleaning, you might be doing it wrong. Here’s why decluttering is a better approach:

Less stuff = less cleaning

When you declutter, you’ll have fewer things to dust, organize, and move around, so you’ll spend less time cleaning. Pro tip: Goodwill accepts a wide range of gently-used items — from that college sweater you no longer wear to bikes, furniture, and even vehicles.

It’s sustainable

Decluttering gives your stuff a second chance at life. By donating to your local Goodwill, your items could find a new home or even be recycled into asphalt or turf.

You’re making a difference

Last year, Goodwill kept more than 21 million pounds of items out of landfills. When you donate, you’re not only clearing out space in your home — you’re making a positive impact on the environment by reducing waste + giving back to the community.

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