5 Easy Steps to Declutter and Clean Out Your Closet

A study in the UK found that 65% of people have items in their closets that have never been worn. While Americans typically have more closet space, this just means we have even more untouched garments in our closets!

Let’s say you do wear every piece, but it’s a total mess in there. Don’t you think it’s about time you organize your closet so you can find everything better? It’ll save you time and decrease stress in the long run!

Here are 5 easy steps you can take to declutter and clean out your closet.

1. Completely Empty Your Closet

This might sound like a pain, but the only way to truly declutter and clean your closet is to completely empty it. This enables you to thoroughly clean the floors, baseboards, and shelves.

Vacuum the interior, then wipe down the surfaces with a slightly damp rag. Use diluted bleach water to kill germs and odors. If you don’t want to use bleach, then use a diluted vinegar solution instead.

2. Sort Through Your Clothes

Now go through each item and determine if you want to keep, sell/donate, or trash. If you’re finding it hard to make a decision, here’s a rule of thumb: if you haven’t worn it in a year, then it’s time to let go of it! You’ll make some people happy by donating garments in good condition.

If you have a lot of stuff, then spread out this task across multiple days. It’ll be easier to handle.

3. Organize the Clothes You Want to Keep

It’s now time to sort through your “keep” pile. It’s up to you how to organize your items, but here are some ideas:

• Type
• Color
• Season

When you’ve got everything in neat piles, it’ll be easier to put all your garments and accessories back into your closet.

4. Reorganize Your Closet

Take a look at how your closet looks and determine what will go where. You might find that you don’t have enough space, so some items will have to go into storage instead. You can also add some hanging shelves, drawer organizers, hooks, etc.

If needed, you can consult with someone like closet-doctor.com. You can design a closet that’ll fit all your needs!

5. Repeat Yearly

Make sure you keep up with decluttering and cleaning your closet every year. This will ensure that things don’t get too out of control and tough to handle.

When you’re taking stock yearly, it’ll be easier to let go of items and keep your closet from bursting at the seams.

Feel Good About Your Closet

Your closet is where you stash your best pieces, so you want to make sure it’s clean and organized. It might seem like a monumental task, but if you follow the closet cleaning tips we’ve given you here, you’ll have a closet you can be proud of in no time!

If you need to declutter your home too, then check out our other posts for more useful tips!