Do you want to whip your closet into shape? Many people have a love/hate relationship with their wardrobe or closet. Are you one of them? If yes, you are not the only one. Looking for tips on how to declutter, clean, and organize your closet because you spend several hours just trying to locate that nice and lovely outfit you bought but now have almost no idea where you kept it? If you feel like you are having a dreaded wardrobe meltdown almost every other day, as you cannot locate the outfit you like, we have you covered. It is worth noting it may be time to let a couple of things go and declutter, or just organize and rearrange your spaces in order to become more efficient. If you often find yourself rummaging around your bedroom closet looking for a pair of shoes or an outfit, then you have to reconsider your closet organization strategy. Use these practical, simple, and helpful tips to organize your closet.

7 Tips to Organize Your Closet

Cycle Out The Seasonal Wear

As summer is here, you will not need a winter coat soon. This is why you should put things, such as fleece-lined pants, heavy coats, and thicker fabrics in storage, replacing them with lighter-weight attire for the warm weather.

Clean Your Closet

When your closet is empty, take some time to wipe down the closet rod, shelves, walls, and baseboards with a rag and cleaner. You should also use a vacuum or broom to clear the closet floor of debris.

Organize In Sections

It is important to designate a proper place for everything, such as skirts, in your closet. For example, keep your running shoes in one place, and sweaters and blazers in another. Note that this will not only help you maintain order but also save you time each morning.

You can sort your attire into various categories like seasonal use, function, color, and how regularly you wear it. Make smart and efficient use of your space. For example, installing shelves will almost double your storage and help t-shirts and sweaters keep their shape better.

Use Coordinated Hangers

Note that for a clean and streamlined look that will care for all your clothes and will help you stay organized, you have to use coordinated hangers. You may also opt for a color organized closet or organize clothes by color. You will see that a color organized or color coordinated closet gives your wardrobe an instant facelift.

By stocking up on some colored padded or wooden hangers, your clothes will shine as their backdrop will all look the same. Keep in mind that wooden hangers are a better and more sophisticated alternative to the standard flimsier plastic hangers.

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Use Shower Rings

Rather than devoting a hanger to each one of your scarves (or even worse, knotting several scarves on one and causing pesky wrinkles), it is better to use shower rings in order to create individual and simple holders for your whole collection.

Keep the Shoes off The Floor

You can easily and quickly find your date night heels or gym sneakers by keeping your footwear in cubbies. And you can also invest in a shoe rack.

Bulky Clothes Need Some Creativity

While shoe organizers can be handy for your heels and sneakers, you can also use them for bulky items, such as sweaters, that you do not want to stretch out accidentally on a hanger.