Spring Cleaning Patch

🧹 Let's get cleaning! 🧽  Below are 10 activities that your Girl Scouts can do to get tidy and earn their Spring Cleaning patch.

Room Organization Challenge: Girls can declutter and organize their bedrooms or living spaces. Set up a challenge where they tidy up shelves, drawers, and closets, and rearrange furniture to maximize space and functionality.

Clothing Donation and Sorting: Encourage girls to go through their closets and drawers to gather clothing they no longer wear. They can sort through items, fold or hang them neatly, and prepare them for donation to local charities or shelters.

Deep Cleaning Tasks: Assign deep cleaning tasks to girls, such as dusting surfaces, wiping down baseboards, cleaning windows, and vacuuming or mopping floors. Rotate tasks so everyone gets a chance to tackle different areas of the home.

Kitchen Clean-Up and Organization: Girls can assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen. Tasks may include wiping down countertops, cleaning appliances, organizing cabinets and pantry shelves, and disposing of expired food items.

Garden and Yard Maintenance: If applicable, girls can help with spring cleaning tasks in the garden or yard. This may involve raking leaves, pulling weeds, planting flowers or vegetables, and tidying up outdoor living spaces.

Digital Decluttering: Guide girls through a digital decluttering session where they organize files on their computers, delete unnecessary emails and apps on their devices, and back up important documents and photos.

Household Recycling Project: Teach girls about recycling and waste management by initiating a household recycling project. They can collect recyclable materials like paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum, and ensure they are properly sorted and disposed of.

DIY Cleaning Product Creation: Girls can learn about eco-friendly cleaning alternatives by making their own DIY cleaning products. Provide recipes for natural cleaners using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils.

Upcycling and Repurposing Craft Session: Host a crafting session focused on upcycling and repurposing household items. Girls can transform old jars into candle holders, repurpose cardboard boxes into storage containers, or create art from recycled materials.

Spring Cleaning Reflection and Celebration: Wrap up the patch-earning process with a reflection session where girls discuss what they've learned and accomplished during their spring cleaning activities. Celebrate their efforts with a virtual or in-person gathering, where they can share stories and enjoy a treat together.🧼