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Steps To An Organized Closet
by Janet Taylor
Before you start, ask yourself the following questions:
- What supplies will you need(hangers-garment bags-hooks-boxes-cedar)?
- Where will you store out of season clothes?
- When will you start?
Getting Started (you may want to turn on some music and turn on the answering machine).
- Remove everything from the closet
- Clean closet thoroughly
- Begin sorting items and label boxes
- Give-a-way
- Throw-a-way
- Mending/cleaning/repair
- Does not belong in closet
- Out-of season
- Use closet extenders or additional rods/bars if needed to double closet space.
- As you place clothes in your closet make a list of items you need to complete an outfit(blouse, scarf, hosiery).
- Group all business, casual, & evening clothes together.
- Categorize clothes by type-jackets, blouses, skirts, pants.
- If you use a closet extender place blouses & jackets on the top skirts on the bottom.
- To prevent wrinkles use skirt hangers for pants.
- Place dresses on the side of the closet extender or rod/bar.
- Categorize clothes by color(white- red).
- Store scarves in storage boxes and place on closet shelf.
- Use hooks or belt hangers to hang belts.
- Use hooks or storage boxes for handbags.
- Store shoes in clear boxes or garment bags.
- Store out-of-season clothes in place of your choice.
- Have current season clothes cleaned, mended, and repaired.
- Put away items that don't belong in closet
- Prepare items that are to be given away.
After:
Now that you closet is organized you will be able to find clothes faster and coordinate outfits like never before. Remember to schedule time at least twice a year to go through your closet using some of the steps above to keep it organized.
Totally Organized is a professional organizing firm founded by Janet Taylor, Professional Organizer and Personal/Professional Coach. Totally Organized provides organizing, one-on-one coaching, seminars and products all devoted to help you organize your life.
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