Closet organization is one of those things that everyone needs at some point, but no one wants to do. Unfortunately, it doesn’t take long before the clutter starts to build up, and you have a closet that’s difficult to navigate through. If this sounds like your closets, you need our guide on organizing them! This article will show you exactly what supplies you need and give step-by-step instructions on efficiently organizing your closet.
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Bins Or Baskets
You’ll need some bins or baskets to store all your clothing. It is important that the bins and baskets match and that they can stack on top of each other. Shoe boxes work great, as do plastic bins or metal tubs with lids. You can find bins or baskets at your local dollar store or home improvement store.
Hangers
The hangers are for hanging up your clothes after you’ve decided to keep them. It’s important to get matching hangers. This will help avoid confusion when it comes time to put away your outfits. Hangers that can hold more than one outfit at a time are great, as they will allow you to hang up two outfits together.
Tape Measure
The tape measure is for measuring hanging space and shelving measurements. You can usually find one at your local dollar store or home improvement store with garage storage supplies. Also, you should have a marker and pen to take down your measurements.
Trash Bags & Boxes
There will be clothing that you’re not able to keep. It’s important to have some garbage bags and boxes so you can dispose of them without ruining everything else in your closet! Also, make sure you label each box and bag with whatever clothing is inside. If the closet is too full to set these boxes aside, simply take out all your clothes, put them in bags or boxes (without folding), and put everything back.
Steps for Organizing Your Closet
First, take everything out of your closet and place it on the floor in front of you. Toss anything that is ripped beyond repair, missing a button, or is otherwise completely torn apart. Then, sort through your clothes and decide what stays and what goes. Wearable clothing that you no longer want or need can be donated, sold, or just thrown out. Next, take the wearable clothes that are staying and decide whether they’re shirts, pants, skirts/dresses/etc. Now you have to decide what will go where in your closet. The best way to organize your closet is to store like items together and use bins, baskets, and hangers that you can easily stack. Keep like clothes either on their own hanger or put them all on the same type of hanger, so each outfit hangs together. Now you have two options for arranging your clothes. If the closet is huge, then you can stack items on shelves and use them as extra hanging space if you need it. If the closet is small, you can fit clothing bins and baskets on the floor of your closet to store away anything that didn’t fit onto a hanger or into a shelf. You can also place shoes in another bin or basket beside the clothes. Last but not least, hang your remaining clothes and place your new hangers on the rack. Then you can set up a full-length mirror and use your tape measure to determine where to put things like shelves and hanging bars. If you follow these instructions, you should be able to organize every part of your closet! Remember that if you decide to move your clothes around again, then take the time to clean up after yourself.
Maintaining Your Newly Organized Closet
It may be a lot of work to organize your closet, but maintaining it will be just as much work. Try not to get rid of everything at once and keep an eye on what you wear and what you don’t wear. If you haven’t worn an outfit in over a month, it’s time that the item was donated or sold. However, if you’re not planning to get rid of anything else anytime soon, then just be sure to put it away after each use. Put all your clothes back where they belong and make sure everything is neat and tidy! And don’t forget to check all your clothing for stains, holes, and rips every once in a while.
Conclusion
Organizing your closets can be a big job, but it’s important that you do it! Clothes stored improperly don’t last as long and can end up damaged. Keeping everything organized will ensure you enjoy your clean closet for longer! Lastly, remember to take care of your closet. Clean it up and organize it regularly so you can be sure everything is in top shape when you need to wear it!
