Spring Cleaning
By Angie
@andriaperry (118595)
Anniston, Alabama
March 23, 2025 8:19am CST
Yesterday I started my spring cleaning, I'm not doing the regular spring cleaning, I'm going all in. I worked 5 hours going through stuff.
I loaded up my SUV and the truck with unwanted, unused things from what-nots, furniture to books and took it to the local thrift store.
I have 3 bags of clothes for my family, some still have tags on them.
The last 4 years my life went out of control, I'm getting my minimalist lifestyle back, I can't stand all of the clutter. I like a clean house and I can't clean it up if all this stuff is in the house.
Do you do a deep, get rid of stuff spring cleaning?
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@Tampa_girl7 (52185)
• United States
23 Mar
I have a donate bag that I take to the Salvation Army once it is full. I take the bags throughout the year.
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@Tampa_girl7 (52185)
• United States
23 Mar
@andriaperry I can relate. I have been all sizes.
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@andriaperry (118595)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar
Well, I was a bigger size and a small size, now I'm medium size so I'm getting rid of those clothes.
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@DaddyEvil (144570)
• United States
23 Mar
The last time we got rid of stuff was when we were moving into this house (750 sq ft) from our last house (1,450 sq ft). We knew everything wouldn't fit so gave stuff to friends, took stuff to a thrift store and, after we started moving in, stored a lot of stuff in the garage here. We haven't messed with anything in the garage since we moved in 7 years ago. I guess all that stuff needs to go. We need to go through it and get rid of it. I just don't have the energy to do it right now.
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@andriaperry (118595)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar
Donating is free, most places will come and get it.
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@DaddyEvil (144570)
• United States
23 Mar
@andriaperry Not here. I live in a small city of 7,000 people. We either take the stuff to the donation site or we set it beside the street and let the Mexicans take it for free.
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@noni1959 (10310)
• United States
27 Mar
I'm a minimalist and have a rule if I bring something in, I have to take something out. I don't like clutter either. Many years ago, I collected tea pots and owls. I don't do that anymore. If I see something I like, I ask myself what will I use it for, does it make me happy and will it serve a purpose or go in a corner/closet. If I haven't worn something in six months, it's gone. In the PNW, there is a chance even winter clothes get worn in less time so if I haven't a jacket or sweater, it's gone.
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@sw8sincere (5550)
• Philippines
24 Mar
That sounds so refreshing! Getting rid of clutter feels like a reset. I try to do a deep clean once a year, but I’m definitely not as dedicated as you. It’s amazing how much stuff piles up without realizing it!
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@andriaperry (118595)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar
I probably have around 3 more loads to haul off.
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@RebeccasFarm (93151)
• United States
31 Mar
Yes I have very very little here Angie.
I am glad you are doing this.
You will feel so much better.
And now you have the chance to get rid of the last few years.
@FourWalls (72870)
• United States
23 Mar
Yes, I’m doing part of that spring cleaning now. Lots of stuff has gone into the garbage can and other stuff to Goodwill.
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@andriaperry (118595)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar
Yes I filled the trash can as well.
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@wolfgirl569 (113734)
• Marion, Ohio
23 Mar
I have been doing a little at a time. I am planning on doing the spare rooms soon as they are catch alls. At least they are out of sight.
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@andriaperry (118595)
• Anniston, Alabama
23 Mar
Yeah I got one of those too, that's next.
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