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Is there a bigger victim of disorganization in any home than the good old closet? When we want to hide our home\u2019s clutter from our guests, the closet stands as the most obvious target. And after a tiring day, who among us has not thrown in a bunch of clothes without stopping to fold them nicely first? Then, there are all the clothes there are still there, despite us not having worn them in some years. While we may only see it when we open the closet door, all this clutter can still take a toll, even at a psychological level. Worry not. You\u2019re in safe hands. Here are 7 closet organization ideas<\/strong> to help you keep your clothes sorted and tidy.<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. Sort your clothes first<\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s true that if you haven\u2019t worn something in a year, you are probably not going to do it in the future. This year being somewhat special, you can probably make an exception to that rule and instead do the following: You can start by grouping your closet items by season and keep at hand only items that you are likely to wear. To further test the waters, place clothes on a hanger on the rod backward. You will be able to tell which clothes get the most use and which items never get worn once the season is over by seeing which hangers are left unturned.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Donate to Goodwill or The Salvation Army<\/span><\/h2>\n

Select the clothing items you\u2019re certain you won\u2019t be using again and prepare them for donation. If they\u2019re gently used and in good condition, consider donating. Make sure that the clothes you donate are freshly washed. Also, put them in plastic or garment bags, not just in cardboard boxes, for extra protection. Given that it\u2019s a sensitive time for sharing personal things call your local Goodwill<\/a> or Salvation Army<\/a> to learn more about their donation policy in the context of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>3. Keep clothing in sealed bags<\/span><\/h2>\n

While in-season clothing stays on the rack in your closet, what do you do with the rest of your wardrobe? Make sure you get vacuum-sealed bags and either store them on the top shelf of your closet or make use of your under-bed space. Although vacuum-sealed storage bags are excellent when it comes to saving space in your wardrobe, they\u2019re not recommended for office clothes, as they will wrinkle badly. It will be very difficult to get them to a \u201cwearable\u201d state again. Reserve vacuum bags for winter parkas, sweaters, and other clothing items that don\u2019t crease much.<\/p>\n

<\/span>4. Cover clothing with garment bags<\/span><\/h2>\n

This tip is especially helpful for hanging clothes. Use garment bags to cover your dress shirts, suits, skirts, and dresses. This way, your clothes will be better protected from dust, light, and other environmental factors and will remain in excellent shape even if you won\u2019t be wearing them for a while.<\/p>\n

<\/span>5. Shoes need TLC too<\/span><\/h2>\n

While clothing gets our full attention when we organize our closets, shoes also need the same special treatment. Store out-of-season shoes in shoeboxes, but make sure the shoes are clean and dry before you put them away for the season. Treat your shoes with the same care you would when packing them for moving<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/span>6. Give the open closet design a try<\/span><\/h2>\n

Alternatively, you can experiment with the open closet design<\/a>. It might seem like a less tidy option at first, but if done right, it can bring a lot of charm to your home. This is a practical solution, especially if your home does not come with a lot of closet space. Americans renting a tiny apartment in Seattle<\/a> are probably dealing with this issue more frequently.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>7. Use self storage<\/span><\/h2>\n

But what to do if your home is not big enough for all the contents of your closet? For many Americans, living space is in short supply, especially if you\u2019re a renter. According to our latest report on home sizes<\/a>, apartments have lost almost 90 square feet in the last ten years, shrinking from an average size of 1,245 square feet in 2010 to 1,156 in 2019. A viable solution is using self storage<\/a> to keep some items away from their apartment. You could especially use a storage unit if you live in\u00a0 Charlotte<\/a>, Jacksonville<\/a>, or Washington, DC <\/a> \u2014 cities where apartments lost the most square footage among all the big US cities.<\/p>\n

Did we help you reorganize your closet? Let us know in the comments section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Is there a bigger victim of disorganization in any home than the good old closet? When we want to hide our home\u2019s clutter from our guests, the closet stands as the most obvious target. And after a tiring day, who among us has not thrown in a bunch of clothes without stopping to fold them nicely first? Then, there are all the clothes there are still there, despite us not having worn them in some years. While we may only see it when we open the closet door, all this clutter can still take a toll, even at a psychological level. Worry not. You\u2019re in safe hands. 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