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Easy Tips to Organize Your Closet

The Maids of Greater Lehigh Valley • Oct 17, 2012

Having to organize your closet might not seem like an important part of cleaning your house; after all, if you shut the doors no one can see the mess! But if you are using your closet everyday, think of the time and frustration you could save yourself by making it easy to find what you are looking for. Closets are a primary space for clutter, and sometimes it is a good idea to go through all it in order to get rid of the some of the more interesting items you have accumulated over the years. If your closet is organized, it will give you more room to store new purchases and keep your clothes in good condition - without wrinkles anyway! Here are some great tips to organize your closet from Sheknows.com by Julie Bielenberg.

It's a part of your home you use every day, and organization is essential to keeping you sane and your belongings accessible. Does your closet need a makeover?

Closets might be one of the most visited spots in your home. Most people have the same complaint: Not enough room. De-cluttering your closet is critical in making the most of the room you have and maintaining a neat atmosphere.

To start weeding out unnecessary items in your closet, ask yourself the following:

Have you worn that article of clothing in the past year?

Will that outfit ever fit you again?

Will that outfit ever come back into style?

Will you wear that stained shirt or pants?

Do you feel good in that outfit? Does it suit your body style?

If you answered "no" to the questions above, toss the item. Here are the most common reasons the clothing needs to go:

  • You've made it through all four seasons in the past year and did not wear it; it's a safe bet you are not going to wear it next season.
  • With age come body changes. Even if your weight hasn't changed, your hips might have become more defined and that pair of skinny jeans won't fit over your hips no matter how much weight you lose.
  • Sure, leg warmers came back in style along with spandex under skirts, but florescent pink t-shirts and pleated skirts are still out.
  • Does wearing stained clothing make you feel good? How many “painting” shirts do you need?
  • Does an off-the-shoulder ripped sweatshirt look good at a PTA meeting? Does a really short skirt mesh with your office’s dress code?

Now that you’ve realized you can cut back on the clutter, follow these eight steps to creating a well-organized closet.

BAG OR BOX IT

If you simply cannot part with clothes that you haven’t worn in some time, purchase a large Tupperware or vacuum-seal bag to store them. Neatly stack the boxes or bags at the bottom or top of your closet or in a basement or storage room.

STORE IT AWAY

Arrange your closet seasonally. You probably aren’t going to wear the five wool sweaters in summer. Put them in storage.

IS IT A PAIR?

Shoes mate for life. If you haven’t seen the mate to that shoe in years, get rid of the stag shoe.

GET ORGANIZED

Purchase a shoe rack, or create a system that easily displays items. Some women even buy small, clear plastic boxes and label the outside of the box for easy storage.

KEEP IT CLEAN

Keep a laundry hamper or basket as well as a dry cleaning bag in your closet for easy placement of dirty clothes. Better here than on your bedroom floor.

HAVE A SYSTEM

Organizational systems such as the Elfa System or Yaffa Blocks help you keep items in their places and within view.

HANG IT UP

Hangers! You’ve got to have the right ones. Children’s-sized hangers work great for pants, clip hangers can hold multiple skirts, and padded hangers are perfect for dresses.

CLOSET PEOPLE

Check your local yellow pages for the numerous companies that will come to your home and create a system for your closet that will help you stay organized. These companies use everything from wooden shelves to wire racks to additional rods. Some of these services can be costly, but they're well worth it.

Remember, if you can’t see it, you probably aren’t going to wear it. Keep the system simple and streamlined, and your closet makeover will keep you more organized and better able to find things you nee

Having to organize your closet may not sound fun to you, but now you have the right tips to organize your closet the right way. Once you organize your closet with these tips, you will not have to reorganize many times over.

For more great organization tips, contact the Maids!

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