How to Clean Out a Closet

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A change in seasons is a great time to clean out those closets. Cleaning out your closet will help you feel more organized, see what you have and allow you to organize your items with style. Your closet will be organized with style in no time when you use these simple steps.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

  • Matching hangers
  • Colored baskets
  • Shoe rack

Step1
Sort all your clothes into three piles: keep, store and donate or sell. Keep the clothes in your closet that you wear often and that are in season. Store the clothes that are out of season. Donate or sell any items that you have not worn for the last season.
Step2
Buy matching hangers to create a uniform look in your closet. Matching hangers will add style to your newly organized closet.
Step3
Arrange your clothes into sections such as pants, skirts, tops and dresses. Within each section, hang your clothes from lightest to darkest. This will create a nice organized look as well as help you find the perfect outfit.
Step4
Put folded clothes into colored baskets. Choose the colors and designs based on your own style.
Step5
Clean out your shoes following step one. Place your shoes on a shoe rack or organizer. Sort shoes into categories such as casual, sport and dress.
Step6
Enjoy your organized and stylized closet each morning. Your closet's new appearance will be pleasing to the eye and your organization will save you time each morning in deciding what to wear.

Tips & Warnings

  • Decide in advance when you are going to clean out your closet. Set a date and time to actually get it done.

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