We've already talked about cleaning out your closets. The two bag method is a good way to get rid of things that can be donated and those things that need to be tossed out. I have found that the same rules apply when you are getting rid of things in other closets, like utility closets or coat closets.
The best way to clean out your closets for organization is to make sure that you are using all of the space in your closet. If you have a basement, you can put up shelves and use containers for storage. If you have a small home, however, like mine, you may not have a lot of closet space and have to trim down what you decide to keep.
There are closet organizers that can help you keep your closets not only more organized, but also give you more use of the space. When you look at the inside of an empty closet, you see that there is a lot more space than a traditional closet allots for. The shelves at the top, for example, are often used to toss up different items like sweaters and shirts. The poles hang clothes. Closet organizers can make more use of this space by installing shelves and even baskets in your closets so that they look neater. However you still have to clean out these spaces on a periodic basis otherwise you will find that the closet is filled with clutter, no matter how you hide it in drawers and baskets.
Cleaning out a traditional closet should take you two hours, tops. I have found that the easiest way to do this is to toss everything out of the closet and put it on the bed. Make sure that the closet is completely empty. Then start going through the items that you want and those that you no longer use. If you have clothes that you have not worn for two years, guess what? You’re probably not going to wear them again. The exception would be evening clothes that are still in style, still fit you and you might be able to wear again if you are invited to a wedding or a fancy occasion. Sentimental items should also be kept as always.
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