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How to Organize your Closet

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Organize your Closet
Organize your Closet

Use these tips and techniques to get (and keep) your Closet organized.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Boxes
  • Tissue Paper
  • Vacuum Sealing Bags
  • Mesh cubes
  • Dust Covers
  • Sachets
  • Valet Rods
  • Shelf Lining Paper
  • Paint
  • Photos or Artwork
  • Light Bulb
  1. Step 1

    Edit your Clothing- Get rid of it if it doesn’t fit, needs repaired or you haven’t worn it in the last year.

  2. Step 2

    Remove Non Clothing Items- Create space by removing, books, magazines, CD’s DVD’s and other non clothing items.

  3. Step 3

    Store Seasonal Clothing- Store off season clothing in the basement or attic. Use vacuum sealing bags or plastic containers.

  4. Step 4

    No Piles Ups- Don’t pile up your sweaters! Stack them no more than 4 or 5 high.

  5. Step 5

    Clear the Deck- Clear the Floor of all items. This will keep you from getting tripped up in your closet.

  6. Step 6

    No Folding- Hang Trousers and Pants from the cuffs to avoid creases and clip marks.

  7. Step 7

    Store your bags- Place your high end handbags in a box or dust cover. Stuff with tissue paper to help the bag keep its shape.

  8. Step 8

    Use Sachets- Lavender or cedar sachets keep your closet smelling fresh and repels insects.Be sure not to let them directly touch the clothing. They more than likely contain essential oils that could stain your stuff.

  9. Step 9

    Get a Valet- Get a Valet Rod to place on the back of the door. This is the perfect place to prep you outfit for the next day.

  10. Step 10

    Pretty it up- Line your shelves, Paint it. You can even hang some photos!

  11. Step 11

    Arrange- Arrange shoes by Category (Pumps, Boots, Athletic, Sandals) then group them by color.

  12. Step 12

    Shed some Light- use 100 watt or more light Bulbs in your Closet.

Tips & Warnings
  • Tip: Keep a pop up mesh cube in your closet. Place items that you want to donate in it.
  • Tip: Hang lightweight Sweaters over a hanger not on the hanger. This keeps the dreaded hanger bumps from appearing.
  • Tip: Do not store your clothing in bags from the Dry Cleaners. The plastic Bags emit gases which can discolor and damage clothing.
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