It's Springtime

It’s Spring time!

Spring cleaning is a very popular activity, and especially now as we are in lockdown. Coming home to a spotless and tidy house is very satisfying. Living in an organised and clean home is delightful. But giving your home a full spring clean can feel quite overwhelming. Instead, our suggestion would be to try approaching it room by room and sticking to a well thought out plan. Once you have decided which room to attack first and you have all of your cleaning products ready – stop and pause. Think RSPCA before you go any further. Before you flick the switch on the vacuum. Before you squirt your polish. Even before you waft your duster. The RSPCA would love to be at the forefront of your mind every time you do a big clean. Why? We need your unwanted clothes, ornaments, shoes, bags, coats, jewellery, books, teddy bears etc. One man’s rubbish is another man’s treasure! We have put together some guidance, to help you as you select items to donate to the RSPCA (North Bedfordshire Branch). CD’s/DVD’s = we would obviously like them to be in good condition and not scratched. Please check the correct disc is in each box. Our staff will do this in the shop, but it’s best to check first while you are at home. Jewellery = we would be very grateful to receive any jewellery, apart from earrings of course (due to hygiene reasons). Keeping the items in the boxes or bags they came in would be much appreciated. Books = all books are welcome, both fiction and nonfiction. Plus books for any age group.

Children’s toys = it is always a joy to receive preloved children’s toys. Try to make sure they are in full working order, and do not have any missing pieces or parts. Kitchen items = plates, casserole dishes, glassware, placemats, jugs are very popular items in our shop. Please double check that they are not chipped or cracked and in good condition. Due to hygiene reasons we find items that are not in tip top condition are slow to sell. Clothing = check pockets, buttons. We would really appreciate clothes that are washed and ironed. We do have ironing facilities in our shop, so do not worry unduly about that element. Hangers = should you have a bag of unwanted hangers at home we would love to take them off your hands. NB: we are currently asking all donations to be washed/wiped down, placed in a bag or box and left somewhere in the house where they are not going to be touched. Then when we reopen the donations can safely be brought into the shop.

If you need to contact our Branch (North Bedfordshire) for any reason we can be reached by the details below, or for an animal welfare issue or emergency, contact 0300 1234 999. Lines are open 7 days a week 24/7. + info@rspcabedsnorth.org.uk + 01234 266965 + 01234 930304