Behind closed doors, lurking, hiding in the darkness (cue ominous thunder)THE CLOSET!
Our favorite place to toss things, hide things, pile things and forget about things. We
become masters of density in our little clothing cubbies. Here are some basic steps which
will help you tackle your clothing closets:

  • Only tackle one closet at a time--it will likely take longer than expected. Working on
    one closet at a time insures that you will more likely complete the job and you'll be
    more inspired to do the next closet.

  • Take out all the clothing. AS YOU TAKE IT OUT, have trash bags or boxes or laundry
    baskets ready for 4 piles: DONATE, REPAIR, CLEAN, and KEEP. If you are
    swapping out seasonal items, you may want to add a pile for that designation. As
    each garment is taken out, put it in the designated pile. Be honest with yourself
    about each garment. Check its condition, fit, whether it's still in style and whether or
    not you even like it anymore. Any of those reasons is a good reason to let it pass
    on. Use the same process with purses, shoes, belts, hats.

  • Bag your donation items and put them in the car to go to the donation center.
    Deliver your dry cleaning and put your items to be repaired in your sewing room or
    take them to your alterations service.

  • Before putting items back in the closet, vacuum, dust and wipe down the shelves
    and racks. You may wish to even use a sachet or cedar blocks in the closet to
    freshen it up a bit before returning the clothes.

  • As items go back in the closet, sort as you go. Group your pants, blouses and suits
    together on appropriate hangers. Shoes, folded garments can be shelved, hats
    hung, etc.

  • If you like, you can "test" yourself by putting your hung garmets back in your closet
    with the hanger facing the opposite direction on the bar (facing toward the closet
    door). Each time you wear a garment, turn the hanger back to it's normal position.
    After several weeks, you will begin to see which garments you are truly wearing and
    which garments never see the light of day. It's a good way to get a "read" on what
    you really do like and wear the most. By the end of a season, you may be ready to
    take another load to a donation center!

These steps will give you a good start on clearing out your closets all through your house.  
There are several other steps that can be taken to make your closets are functional,
efficient and easy to clean.  Call Sheri for an in-depth customized closet make-over.
This page will guide you through organizing a different area in your house each month.
To tackle your home for the first time, or keep it maintained after you've organized it, requires constant attention.
A project as big as a house needs to be broken down into chunks of manageable size, so you can have success!  
APRIL
Your mission, should you choose to accept it:  Closets.
Sheri's Organized Life
Phone: 615-394-4525
Email: sheri@sheorganizedlife.com
To review
other monthly tips,
click the desired
month(s)
listed below:

January 2008
February 2008
March 2008
April 2008
May 2008
June 2008
July 2008
If you'd like to learn more
about becoming a
professional organizer,
click here!