Do you always run out of hangers?
Is your closet door not closing completely?
Are your dresser drawers about to burst at the seams?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's probably time to tackle the dreaded task of organizing your closet.
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Organizing your closet may seem like a chore, but once it's finished, you'll be filled with a sense of relief.
This guide provides tips on how to get rid of clothing, what to do with unwanted items, and how to organize your closet throughout the year.
If you have a disorganized closet that doesn't hold new items, it's probably time to clean it out. (St. Petersburg)
When it's time to say goodbye
dirt that cannot be removed
If you have a stain that you've been trying to remove for months without success, it's time to get rid of it. To be honest, that stain isn't going anywhere.
smelly items
Some clothes retain odors no matter how many times they are washed.
If you have clothing that fits your criteria, it's time to let it go.
“I forgot I had this!”
If you're looking through your clothes and find something you forgot you had, you probably won't wear it again.
Now, if you really feel the elation of pulling those leather pants you forgot you bought out of the drawer, hold on to them for a few months. If two months have passed and you still haven't worn the item, it's time to say goodbye.
An organized closet starts with examining each item of clothing and determining if it's worth keeping. (St. Petersburg)
What I didn't wear last year
If you haven't worn any clothing in a year, chances are you won't wear them now.
This could be a piece of clothing that's simply out of fashion, or something you bought because it looked great on the shelf, but when you try it on, it's very different.
Whatever the reason, if you haven't worn it in a year, it's time to let it go.
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cleaning process
When you're ready to start cleaning out your closet, one of the easiest routes is to divide your items into three piles. Have one pile of “must keep” items, one pile of “maybe” items, and one pile of “get rid of” items.
When organizing your clothes, separate them into piles to easily determine what is stored and what is not. (St. Petersburg)
Once you have gone through all the clothing in your closet, place these items in one of these piles.
When you find something you want to get rid of, put it in that pile. If you can't decide what to do yet, put it in the “maybe” pile. You can return to the clothes later. Everything you love and wear often goes into the “must keep” pile.
When you're ready, go back to thinking “maybe.” Each item of clothing in this pile must be tried on.
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One of the reasons you try on this pile of clothes is to see if they fit. A lot of what's in your “maybe” pile may be clothing you haven't worn in a while but aren't ready to get rid of just yet. If your clothes don't fit, you have an easy excuse to get rid of them.
Another reason to try on clothes is to see if the clothing fits your style. If you don't feel confident in the clothes you try on, throw them away.
Another factor to keep in mind when organizing your clothing is knowing the difference between items suitable for everyday wear and items that simply hold sentimental value.
For example, you might not wear the “I love New York” shirt or Justin Bieber concert T-shirt you got on a trip years ago, but you probably don't want to part with those items either.
Find a new home for your sentimental clothing. It's not something you wear often, so keeping it in your closet is a waste of space. (Christina Holsten/Photo in partnership, via Getty Images)
Instead of letting these items take up space in your closet, put them away in your attic or basement. That way, you can access them without putting them in the closet you use every day.
what to do with old clothes
There are many options when it comes to what to do with clothes you no longer need. What you do with your old clothing largely depends on its condition.
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Please recycle clothing that is in poor condition.
If you have clothing that is in poor condition, such as being too dirty or torn to be usable by others, your best bet is to recycle these items.
Earth911.com has a recycling locator where you can enter the type of item you need recycled and your zip code. You will then be provided with a list of suitable locations to return the item.
Sell gently used items to consignment stores
If the item is only slightly worn, you can sell it to a consignment shop for extra cash.
Items must be in good condition for the consignment store to pick them up and pay cash. (St. Petersburg)
Keep in mind that not all items will be picked up by consignment stores, so you will need a backup method to dispose of clothing items that cannot be purchased.
Host your own yard sale
If you want complete control over the process of selling your products, host your own yard sale.
Make signs around your neighborhood and display clothes in your front yard to let people know about your event.
You can donate any clothes you can no longer sell.
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sell online
Sites like ThredUP and Poshmark are great outlets to sell your unwanted clothes.
To use these sites, simply upload a photo of your product, information about the product, and your desired price. Now all you have to do is wait for the product to sell. Once completed, you will be responsible for shipping the product to the buyer.
Please donate your old clothes
Dropping off clothing to the donation bin is a great way to help those in need. Please make sure your clothing is in proper condition before donating.
Take your old clothes to a thrift store or donation center so others can use them. (St. Petersburg)
How to keep your closet clean
rear hanger approach
Hanging clothes backwards is one way to keep your closet organized for years to come.
Fold all the hangers in your closet backwards. Once you have put on the clothes, you can turn the hanger inside out in the proper way.
At the end of the year, check your closet to see if there are any clothes still hanging on hangers facing backwards. If so, get rid of the clothing because you haven't worn it in a year.
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This method will help you understand which items you wear often and which items you don't.
Bye-bye method
The method of saying goodbye is very simple. Every time you buy an item of clothing, you're saying goodbye to the clothes you already own.
Every time you buy new clothes, get rid of old ones to make space in your closet and keep things clean. (St. Petersburg)
When you buy new clothes, your closet quickly overflows.
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Getting rid of your clothes when decluttering your closet will help keep it organized and up-to-date.
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