From the Desk of Clearissa Coward’s Command Center – Divinely Organized
Tips For A Clutter-Free Closet
As the seasons change and you have to pull out your sweaters, heavier pants and coats now is the perfect time to purge the clothes you no longer want or need. I am going to use these tips in the very near future as I am in the process of giving my own closet a complete makeover. I will share my revamped closet when it’s done so stay tuned. But for now, stick with me and read on for tips for a clutter-free closet.
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Before you dig out the winter clothes, think about what you want to keep from last season’s clothing. Be sure you have enough time to complete the task of cleaning and clearing out your closet before you get started. There is nothing more frustrating than starting a big project like this, having your clothes all over your bed and then having to stop for some reason. Not only do you have to put your clothes back into your closet quickly so you can sleep that night, but you also lose the momentum and desire to work on the task at all.
Get a couple of empty boxes, bins or trash bags, whichever works best for you. Mark each of the boxes, bins or bags with one of these “S” words – Swap, Sell, Store and Scrap.
* Swap – Items in the Swap box are those you will give or swap with a friend who wears your size. You can also donate them to Salvation Army or Goodwill. These are clothes you do not wear any longer but are usable.
* Sell – Items in this box are those you will sell at a consignment store or online. These clothes are still in good repair but no longer fit.
* Store – Items in this box are those you will store for next year’s use or something that has sentimental value to it.
* Scrap – Items in this box are stained or torn and therefore no longer usable.
All of your clothes (cleaned and pressed) and accessories for this season should go into one of these boxes. Of course, depending upon the number of clothes you have, you may need more than one “store” box. Be sure to set the “store” boxes aside out of the way. Leave the remaining boxes open so you can place other items in them as you take out the clothes for this season.
Now that you have cleaned out your closet, it is time to start putting this season’s clothes and accessories into the closet. Pick out the things you know you will use most often and place them in a prominent place in your closet. Consider whether you want to keep the rest of the clothes that are not your favorites. Get rid of clothes you no longer like or you know will not fit any longer. Take the remaining boxes out to the car so they are not cluttering your room.
You may want to use this trick to help you learn which clothes you can purge once the season starts. As you place items into your closet, turn the hangers around backwards. At the end of the month, look through your closet and see how many hangers face the wrong way. Take those items out and re-evaluate whether you want to keep them or if they can find a new home with someone else.
Choose how you organize your closet. Some like to place clothes in the closet by colors, others by length and still others by whether you wear them together. You will know the best way to organize them based on your own personal needs. When you are done, you can step back with satisfaction and breathe a sigh of relief that you now have a clutter-free closet.
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I LOVE the ‘backward hanger’ idea, Clearissa. I will definitely give that a try. Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you Donna. I’m hope it works for you. I can’t take credit for its origin. I heard this on an old Oprah show years and years ago and it stuck with me. I tried it and it worked so I’ve been using it and suggesting it for a long time now. Please stop in again.
Great post Clearissa! I recently cleaned my closet but it still has too much clutter do I need this. Thank you for sharing at # BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Hi Lori and thank you. I am glad it was helpful. It’s good advice for me as well as I have 4 closets to do. And that includes hubs and he not looking forward to that at all. 🙂
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Thank you.
Thank you.
The backwards hanger tip is a great one. I need to share this with my daughter who buys way too many clothes!
Thank you Katie. I surely understand. I used to be where your daughter is right now. I guess I have just outgrown it. 🙂 Give her the tips and hopefully she’ll get and remain organized. 🙂 Thank you for stopping in.
I will definitely use these tips as we work on my daughter’s closet. It definitely needs serious organizing.
Hi Elise. I am happy the tips helped. Your daughter is going to have an awesome closet. I would love to see pictures of the finished project. 🙂