How often do you organize your closet? Do you only roll up your sleeves when it becomes too difficult to find something or do you go through your wardrobe critically every season? Whatever method you use, keeping everything orderly and tidy is still a big job. With winter slowly approaching, this is a great time to start with a clean slate. In this article, we give you a practical step-by-step plan to get your closet ready for autumn and winter.
1. Empty your closet completely
The ultimate goal of a tidy closet is to save time. You know where each piece of clothing is and you can put together your outfit in the morning in no time. To achieve this, it is wise to first clear everything out of your closet. This gives you a better idea of how to best arrange the space and the opportunity to thoroughly clean the closet. Also, get your fall and winter clothes out of the attic or storage room for a complete overview.
2. Divide your clothes into piles
For further insight, categorize your clothes by season. This will help you see which pieces you can store, and it will immediately save space in your closet. Also, take time to determine if a garment still suits your personal style and taste. Items with damage should be set aside anyway. You can sell unwanted clothes online or return them to a Suitable store where they will be reused or completely recycled via Drop & Loop.
3. Clean up your clothes the right way
Resist the temptation to clean up your summer clothes right away. Give them one last wash according to the instructions on the label. This will prevent stains and other types of dirt from soaking deep into the fabric. Store your summer clothes in a suitable place indoors where you don’t visit daily and they are affected as little as possible by sun and humidity. To keep pests away, you can use lavender scentuides, mothballs, and cedarwood.
4. Organize your closet as efficiently as possible
The last step is to rearrange your closet. Here it is wise to hang garments that wrinkle easily such as shirts and blazers. Fold other items such as jeans and sweaters neatly; this helps to keep your closet organized. In addition, it is helpful to assign fixed locations. Organize the closet so that the garments you wear the most are also the most accessible to you. Should you still worry that it will quickly become cluttered, you can always use special storage boxes, baskets, and dividers.
5. Keep cleaning up and rearranging
Don’t let your guard down and keep being critical about the arrangement of your closet! After washing and drying, take the time to put or hang everything neatly in its place. If a certain arrangement doesn’t work for you, don’t be afraid to divide your wardrobe by color, clothing style, or occasion, for example. Agree for yourself to do a major cleaning (at least) during the change of seasons.
