Survey #243—Full Response from Melissa
| Pronouns | She/her |
|---|---|
| If you shop in thrift stores, resale shops, charity stores, pawn shops, or other sources of second-hand goods, what kinds of things do you look for? Are there any categories of items that you would ONLY buy used? Any categories of items that you would NEVER buy used? | I often go to the Salvation Army’s thrift store to donate what I’ve decluttered and I shop there sometimes. I buy things I need- clothes like sweaters, coats, gloves and pants. I also buy kitchen items and other home goods if I need them. I don’t buy underwear or shoes and I don’t buy decorative items, just functional ones. |
| If you’ve ever completed a major decluttering project, have you experienced re-cluttering anxiety afterwards? Please describe your experience and how you’ve tried to manage this feeling. | No. |
| How often do you deep-clean your kitchen, going above and beyond whatever daily or several-time-a-week routines you maintain? | Hardly ever |
| What routines or habits have been useful to ensure that your kitchen is always clean? | If I spill something, usually I clean it right away. I keep the dishes done up daily. I aim for all dishes done before bed. I wipe down counters, cupboards or the fridge as they need it. When I’m cleaning up the kitchen. I try to keep my dishes I keep to a minimum - only what I need. I follow the one in one out rule. |
| Here’s your chance to ask Gayle and Ed any question you’re curious about. It need not be related to this survey’s topic(s). If we think that your question—and our answer—might be useful or instructive to The Clutter Fairy Weekly audience, we’ll share them in an upcoming episode. | What is your opinion of Minimalism? Maximalism? Hoarding? Swedish death cleaning? The Konmari method? Any particular method or mantra that you recommend? |
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