Spring Cleaning Checklist: How to Organize Your Closet

Organizational products will either make or break your closet cleaning experience. When trying to determine what organizational supplies you need, think about what you have the hardest time keeping clean in your closet. Do you have shoes piled up, or taking up all of the floor space? Maybe get a shoe rack. If you have piles of clothes that don't seem to fit, invest in some more hangers. There are so many different products you can add to your closet, just do a quick little google search and you'll be sure to find what you need!

Don't forget get to grab two bags- one for donations, and one for items you wish to throw away.

This step is pretty self explanatory. Take absolutely everything out of your closet in order to get a good look the space you are working with. This is also a good way to get an idea of how much stuff you currently have. Compare this to what you end up with in the end to see how much you have accomplished! Staying clean and tidy always feels good.

Now that your closet is empty, it's time for a deep cleaning! What's the point of organizing your clothes if you're just going to put them in a dirty space? Deep cleaning your closet is where you're going to see a big difference. Get excited for your items to be in a well kept area where they'll stay clean and their quality won't fade!

Vacuum or sweep the floor and dust or wipe down any built in organizers and shelves. This creates a clean space for all of your newly organized clothes to live.

Now that your closet is clean and ready to go you can add the organizational items that you got! Find the perfect spot to put your new shoe rack, shelf, or hamper. Make sure to take your time and put these items in a spot that will be the most practical. It's a lot easier to figure out placement when your closet isn't full of clothes and shoes!

Depending on how large your closet is, add a rug or a simple chair to make it more homey and comfortable. Picking out the perfect outfit can take some time, so make sure you can enjoy yourself while doing so!

Now it's time to add your clothes back into your closet! This is the most important part of organizing. Here you will decide what you want to keep. It is also the time to decide how you want to organize your clothes. Some of the most popular methods are organizing by season or color. If this is your first time really organizing your closet, we recommend organizing by season. Categorize winter and fall clothing together in one area and summer and spring in another. This will make it easier to pick out an outfit that'll fit the current season or situation.

When deciding what to keep ask yourself "when is the last time I wore this?" or "would I buy this now?" If you haven't worn it in over a month, and it's not something you would currently buy, it might be time to let it go.

Now that you have organized your closet and put everything back into it, you may have a large pile of clothes that you no longer wanted to keep in your wardrobe. Go through these clothing items and decide what is nice enough to donate and what should just be thrown out.

Once you have separated these, go to your nearest thrift store or donation center and let someone else enjoy the things you no longer need. Who knew organizing your closet could also help someone else?