How To Declutter Your Closet In 3 Easy Steps

The closet is often are biggest nightmare. We all think our closets are too small and for many of us they are. But the truth is if you had a bigger closet you would just have an excuse to keep more junk. It is a known fact that we use 20% of our closets 80% of the time. So folks this means we keep too much clutter and unused clothing in our closets because we are too lazy or sentimental to let go of them. Here are 5 steps to getting your closet cleaned out and clutter free.

Step 1:
Remove everything from your closet including clothing and accessories. It is easier to see what you need to do when your starting fresh. An empty closet not only clears your mind but your attitude on how to set it up. If you try to start in total chaos you are defeated before you start.

Step:2
Donate and get rid of unused or worn out clothing. If you have items that have not been worn in over a year get rid of them. Donate to Goodwill or sell items on Craigslist or Ebay. Have a yard sale and get rid of items and make a little money at the same time.

Step 3:
Invest in cheap closet organizers. This can be a wire closet system from Rubbermaid or ClosetMaid or perhaps storage and organization bins (under $20). This will allow you to designate what items you want to keep and where. If you have a reach in closet then storage cubes are great for storing out of season items. Portable wardrobe closets are also good for this and can be kept in a garage or spare bedroom. Under the bed storage is also great for storing smaller items like bathing suits and accessories.

Now you can start putting items back into your closet. Make sure you arrange them so like items are grouped together. Try putting slacks together and also try keeping accessories in a bin or storage cube. Utilize hanging shoe organizers or over the door organizers so you can get things off the floor but also have room for bigger items that hang.