How to Spring Clean Your Closet

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to give your closet a fresh start. Our closets can get messy and disorganized over time, so let’s get down to business and make space for new stuff. Here’s a step-by-step guide how to spring clean your closet.

How to Spring Clean Your Closet

What you Need:

• Permanent Marker
• 4 Trash Bags (preferably White) or boxes

How to Organize:

Before we start taking everything out, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

• Keep only items you have worn in the past year.
• Don’t keep anything that has holes (if you haven’t repaired it by now, you probably will not get to it), missing buttons or ties.
• Don’t keep anything that might fit in a few months (don’t kid yourself, get it out).
• Sell or Donate items you won’t use or don’t fit into, but are still in great condition.
• If something doesn’t fit and still has tags, consider selling it.

Now onto the work!

Steps on How to Spring Clean Your Closet

Step 1: Pick a time

Cleaning your closet takes more than just a few minutes, so plan a specific time for it. Depending on how big your closet is, you might need a few hours or even a whole day. Pick a time when you’re free from distractions and have the energy to get it done.

Step 2: Label your trash bags

Take each trash bag and label them as Trash, Donate, Sell and Keep.

Step 3: Sort it out

Start small and visualize your closet in four sections. Which section you start with does not matter; just do one area at a time to keep the job smaller and more achievable.

One by one take every item out of your closet and determine whether to place it in the Trash, Donate, Sell or Keep bag.

Organize things into categories like tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, and accessories. This way, you’ll see how much of each type you have and can decide what to keep or get rid of. While sorting, ask yourself these questions:

• Did I wear this in the last year?
• Does it fit well?
• Is it damaged or faded?
• Do I feel good wearing it?
• Would I buy it again today?

Be honest with yourself and let go of anything that’s not doing you any favors.

Move from one section to the next until you have complete pulled out everything in the closet.

 

Step 4 Now That It’s All Sorted

Immediately take the trash out.

Literally take the bag labeled TRASH and take it to the curb NOW. If you leave it to the side, you are more like to rummage through the bag again and fall into the trap of keeping unnecessary items around. Do yourself a favor and take it out Now.

Now onto the Sell bag.  If you plan on having a yard sale in the coming weeks, start putting those bag aside in a place which is NOT in your room or near your closet.

Try putting them in the garage or hallway closet for the time being.  If you are not having a yard sale within 3 weeks, then find a friend who will and hand it over. Don’t create unnecessary work for yourself or temptation to unpack the bag.  Get it out of sight.

Donate Bag must be dropped off NOW. Don’t wait for the morning.  If you don’t get it out, it may never leave the house.

Step 5: Clean and organize

Now that you’ve got your stuff sorted, let’s clean and organize your closet. Wipe down the shelves, rods, and walls.

What To Do With the Keep Bag

Now you can finally get to the Keep bag. Make sure you have all the hangers you need and the necessary organization items to make your closet work for you.

Help yourself out by organizing like items together and placing them in your closet to fit your needs.

If you have items that you like the print, but are not usable to wear, consider re-purposing for other things.

For kids clothing, cutting out a logo and sewing them together to make a quilt will be a great gift for Christmas.

Think of the possibilities like taking your favorite pair of jeans that are no longer wearable and making into a hand bag or an organizer cleaning tote.

How to Organize Your Closet: A Step-By-Step Guide

Here are some easy-peasy steps to make your closet organized and efficient.

1. Sort and categorize

First step is to group your items into categories like tops, bottoms, dresses, shoes, and accessories. This makes organizing a breeze and ensures every item has its own space.

2. Invest in the right closet tools

Grab some handy closet organizers like slim, non-slip hangers, clear shoeboxes, and shelf dividers. These will make the most of your space and keep everything nice and tidy.

3. Arrange by color and type

Sort your clothes by color and type. Hang tops and bottoms together, keeping similar items and colors close. Not only does it look pretty, but it also makes finding and coordinating outfits super easy.

4. Fold or roll

For items that doesn’t need hanging, like sweaters or jeans, fold or roll them neatly before stashing them on shelves or in drawers. This saves space and keeps wrinkles at bay.

5. Store shoes and accessories

Use clear shoeboxes or a shoe rack to keep your shoes in order. Accessories like belts, scarves, and hats, you can keep in bins or on hooks, making them easy to grab.

6. Utilize vertical space

Don’t forget about the vertical space in your closet! Use hanging organizers or shelves to store smaller items like clutches, jewelry, or even seasonal items you don’t use all the time.

7. Rotate seasonally

Keep only the current season’s clothes front and center. Tuck away off-season items in bins or under-bed storage containers, and swap them out as the seasons change.

Make it a habit to return things to their designated spot after use. This will keep clutter from piling up and ensure your closet stays organized for the long haul.

Organizing your closet doesn’t have to be a headache. By following these straightforward steps, you’ll create a functional, clutter-free space.

Must-Have Closet Organizers

Are you thinking about getting some storage helpers like hangers, shoe racks, or drawer organizers?

There are numerous types of organizers that will help you use your space better and keep things tidy. With closet organizers you can arrange your clothes by color, style, or season. These tools and organizers can help you maximize your closet space and create more organized, efficient, and stress-free closet. Here are my favorites:

Velvet Hangers – Clothes Hanger with Rose Gold Hook, 0.2 Inch Thick and Non-Slip

• If you want your closet to look nice, you should consider having matching hangers.
• Choose hangers that are slim, so that you can save space and make it look even.
• Non-slip hangers prevent clothes from falling.

Pants Hangers Non Slip 3 Pack Space Saving Hangers

• I love these multi layer hangers. Aside from pants, you can use these for scarves, ties, etc.
• This will save you lots of space

Vailando 6-Shelf Hanging Closet Organizer

• These versatile organizers are ideal for people with limited space or those looking for a quick and easy solution.
• They can be hung from your closet rod and come with multiple compartments, pockets, or shelves and are easy to remove and install.
• Hanging organizers are perfect for stashing away shoes, accessories, or even folded clothes.

Evelots 8 Pack Wire Shelf Dividers

• Use as vertical storage for separating clothes, caps, bags, etc.
• This closet storage organizer simply clicks into your existing wire shelving.

Acrylic Clear Closet Shelf Divider for Wooden Shelving

• If you already have shelves in your closet but struggle with keeping them neat and organized, shelf dividers might be your new best friend.
• Maximize your closet space by dividing your shelves using these acrylic shelf dividers
• These will help keep stacks of clothes, linens, or bags separated and tidy.

Kootek 16 Pack Drawer Organizers

• Foldable and lightweight drawer organizers to help make your drawers look clean and neat.
• Perfect for separating clothes to different size or types

Wardrobe Clothes Organizer

• Large drawer insert that’s perfect for organizing pants, jeans, tshirts, leggings etc with its 12 compartments

Sock Underwear Drawer Organizer Dividers

• Drawer inserts can help you make the most of that valuable storage space.
• This set is perfect for undergarments, socks, ties and even jewelry

Sock Underwear Organizer Dividers

• Perfect for you to organize sock, ties, belts, underwear, lingeries etc.

Adjustable Double Hanging Closet Rod

• An excellent solution for those with limited closet space. By installing a second rod below your existing one, you can effectively double your hanging space.

Fab totes 6 Pack Clothes Storage, Foldable Blanket Storage Bags

• 60L capacity foldable storage bags that you can use for keeping large items such as sweaters, blankets, towels or even for keeping your seasonal items.
• You can place it under your closet and stack each to save space.
• See-through window in the front makes it easy for you to see what is stored inside.

Foldable Frame Storage Box

• These are sturdy large capacity foldable storage boxes with stainless steel frame and solid bottom.

Linen Fabric Collapsible Storage Boxes

• Multi purpose foldable storage boxes

 

So, there you have it! Spring cleaning your closet is a great way to kick off the new season and feel refreshed. Follow these steps, and you’ll have a neat and organized wardrobe in no time. Put on some tunes, grab a cup of coffee, and get going. Your closet (and your mind) will thank you!

 

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