How To Declutter A Closet
Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2009
by Mark Ramsey
http://www.reduceclutterhelp.com
So, how do you declutter a closet? For many people, the closet is a no-go zone, a place where bad things have been allowed to happen, a place where they fear to tread. If you feel guilty about the state of your closet, but you're afraid to tackle it, this article will give you courage! Decluttering a closet doesn't have to be difficult or painful. In fact, it can be easy and enjoyable, as this simple how to declutter guide will demonstrate.
If the trees are in blossom and the flowers are in bloom, now is a good time to declutter your closet. It's also a good time to declutter if the leaves are starting to fall and the mornings feel colder. In other words, time your decluttering session according to the seasons. Late spring or fall are perfect times to declutter your closet, because you're naturally shifting from winter to summer wear, and vice versa.
Start early in the day, and make a big pile of all your seasonal clothes on the bed. Put everything else into zip-lock or vacuum seal bags, and store it all away in the loft or under your bed. You'll instantly gain much more space.
Step 2 - Honesty Is The Best Policy
If you're serious about learning how to declutter, you need to be prepared to accept a few home truths. How much of that stuff are you actually going to wear again? We're all guilty of laying down clothes like bottles of champagne, in the hope they'll turn into a classic vintage. They seldom do. If you can't remember the last time you wore it, if it's in poor repair, or if it just doesn't fit you any more, get rid of it. Think of this as an opportunity to buy better, more stylish clothes for the better, more stylish person you are today.
Step 3 - Be Practical
Once you've whittled down your closet according to season and ruthless honesty, it's time to have some fun getting practical and creative. Your closet is basically an empty box, and you can put anything you like into it to make your life easier. If your shoes end up in pyramids with the pair you want at the bottom, invest in some shoe racks. If your sweaters are all tangled up with your socks, instal some drawers or pigeonholes to organize everything according to its type.
A good tip to remember is that your closet has four sides, so don't forget about the back of the closet doors. A couple of hooks will give you extra hanging options. You can also cheat by turning that dead space under your bed into a mini-closet, using wheeled drawer units.
Ultimately, how you declutter is up to you, but whatever you choose to do, you'll be glad you've done it. And remember the easiest decluttering tip of all - you can always pay somebody to declutter your closet for you!
Mark Ramsey has been a declutter enthusiast for the last 7 years and enjoys helping people reduce the amount of clutter in their homes.
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