By Gazelle Arga, Marketing Coordinator for Goodwill

It's starting to feel like spring! And, you know what that means—that's right, it’s time to start spring cleaning!

Over the last couple of years, the minimalist home decor trend has taken over. Gone are the days of cluttered bookshelves and overstuffed cabinets. Designing a minimalist home means keeping the things that bring you joy (like family albums, mementos, or your favorite books) and letting go of knickknacks and household goods that aren’t in regular use or just simply collecting dust. A minimalist home means less stress and more Zen - think warm and airy spaces that are comfortable, calming, and inviting.

Not only can decluttering your home give you a fresh and an open living space, but it allows you to enjoy your favorite items without distraction and it gives you more free time from cleaning and organizing. By starting the process now, soon you’ll be able to bask in the warm weather and enjoy all your favorite spring and summer activities. If you’ve endured the winter like us, we know that you deserve it!

If you have unwanted furniture or housewares you’re ready to leave behind, Goodwill would love to take them! By donating to Goodwill, you help generate the funds needed to support our mission of providing training, employment, and supportive services for people with disabilities and disadvantages. Every time you donate, you help employ more people! Even though starting the process can seem overwhelming, spring cleaning can be a completely rewarding experience for your home, your peace of mind, and for your community!