Is your closet full of stuff, but only half (or less!) of the space in it goes to things you use? Maybe your wardrobe feels like a metaphor for your life – lots of stuff in there, not a lot of it useful. If only you could turn the unused items into something valuable and beneficial. If so, you probably really, really need to clean out your closet. You will be surprised at how much cleaning out your wardrobe helps you simplify your life and focus on the more essential things.
Maybe your closet is pretty well-organized, but you want to do better. You try to clear things out once a year but are unsure what you need to keep and what needs to go. Or maybe you know that many things need to go, but you don’t want just to throw them away and aren’t sure what to do with them. If you are in any of those positions, keep reading for some excellent tips and tricks on cleaning out your closet. You’ll get here a good idea of what needs to stay, what needs to go, and what you can do with the things you don’t want to keep.
Fold Your Clothes Properly
It is one of the best ways to keep your clothes organized and a great indicator of when your wardrobe is getting a bit too full (aka Spring Clean time). There are lots of great folding hacks that you should try out. You can even use even contraptions to fold your t-shirts, sweaters, and pretty much anything perfect. By doing this, you’ll open up more space in your wardrobe, and you’ll be able to see all your items more clearly. It will take more time than just shoving things into your drawer.
But we promise that it is worth it! By folding your clothes correctly, you’re saving yourself time when it comes to ironing these items as well. You won’t have any of those unsightly creases that you have to get out before you head out the door quickly. That also helps you keep your clothes in better condition as they’re looked after properly. You’ll even start to notice when you aren’t wearing things because they will have been at the bottom of that pile for quite a while. The same goes for hanging items. Make sure you hang them properly and on appropriate hangers.