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February 25, 2020 · 26 Comments

Declutter Closet – How to Clean and Organize In 4 Easy Steps

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My daughter's closet was a disaster! We worked together to clean, organize, and declutter it and she loves how it turned out.

Declutter Closet…. Yep, I hear everyone saying… I need that too! My daughter’s closet was a disaster! Too many clothes, things shoved everywhere, and wasn’t functioning well anymore. Can you relate? We worked together to clean, organize, and declutter it and she loves how it turned out.

This is the before picture - she already has a fairly small closet to begin with. There were too many clothes, shoes, bags, hats, etc. You name it, it was shoved in there.

This is the before picture – she already has a fairly small closet to begin with. There were too many clothes, shoes, bags, hats, etc. You name it, it was shoved in there.

Step 1 - Take it all out! We took everything out of the entire closet.

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Step 1 – Take it all out!
We took everything out of the entire closet.

Step 2 - Go Through It All We went through everything. We took out what didn't fit and what didn't belong in there. Then we went through all the clothes, shoes, hats, etc. For her, she wanted to keep everything, so I had her sort into 2 piles - "like it" or "love it". The "love it" pile ended up a reasonable amount of clothes and such that she could keep, the other items we will donate.

Step 2 – Go through everything in the closet
We went through everything. We took out what didn’t fit and what didn’t belong in there. Then we went through all the clothes, shoes, hats, etc. For her, she wanted to keep everything, so I had her sort into 2 piles – “like it” or “love it”. The “love it” pile ended up a reasonable amount of clothes and such that she could keep, the other items we will donate.

Step 3 - Clean the Closet We vacuumed the entire closet, used the brush attachment to vacuum shelves, baseboards, and edges. Then we wiped down the shelves, hanging pole, etc with a damp rag.

Step 3 – Clean the Closet
We vacuumed the entire closet, used the brush attachment to vacuum shelves, baseboards, and edges. Then we wiped down the shelves, hanging pole, etc with a damp rag.

Step 4 - Organize We hug up the clothes in an order that worked for her. On one side, there is 1 hanging rack so we put the longer on that rack. We put baskets on her shelves. These baskets were organized like this: Regular leggings folded in 1/2 and rolled up Thick/warm leggings folded in 1/2 and rolled up Bags & purses Hats

Step 4 – Organize
We hug up the clothes in an order that worked for her. On one side, there is 1 hanging rack so we put the longer on that rack.
We put baskets on her shelves. These baskets were organized like this:

  • Regular leggings folded in 1/2 and rolled up
  • Thick/warm leggings folded in 1/2 and rolled up
  • Bags & purses
  • Hats
We pulled out all of her shoes and placed them in a shoe organizer that hung on the back of her door. This would free up the floor space for her laundry basket. We placed that on the long clothing side of the closet.

We pulled out all of her shoes and placed them in a shoe organizer that hung on the back of her door. This would free up the floor space for her laundry basket. We placed that on the long clothing side of the closet.

The other side of the closet has 2 hanging racks in it. We put shirts on top, pants on bottom. Now she can see more of her clothes, and get to everything without the mountain falling on her.

The other side of the closet has 2 hanging racks in it. We put shirts on top, pants on bottom.
Now she can see more of her clothes, and get to everything without the mountain falling on her.

The other side of the closet has 2 hanging racks in it. We put shirts on top, pants on bottom. Now she can see more of her clothes, and get to everything without the mountain falling on her.

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  1. blankangie says

    February 25, 2020 at 6:52 pm

    my teens need this done now i believe I will offer them this post to get an idea of what to do thanks for sharing
    come see us at shopannies.blogspot.com

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    • blankChas says

      February 25, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      I totally feel your pain Angie 😉 I’m thrilled you’re going to share it with your teens. I’d love to know if it inspires them to attack their closets too.

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  2. blankLisa notes says

    February 28, 2020 at 4:28 pm

    My closet is begging for a cleaning like this too. Maybe I’ll be inspired to do it soon because of this.

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    • blankChas says

      February 29, 2020 at 6:26 am

      Thanks Lisa, I totally know the feeling.

      Reply
  3. blankDawn aka Spatulas On Parade says

    February 29, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    I love to organize and declutter. Sounds crazy to some but I feel great anxiety when things are cluttered.
    Found you over at the traffic jam weekend link party
    Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade

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    • blankChas says

      February 29, 2020 at 9:24 pm

      Thank you Dawn, and that is totally how I describe it to my family. When things are in their place, I feel at peace. When they’re not, my anxiety kicks in

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  4. blankAntionette Blake says

    February 29, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    Great job, I am sure your daughter appreciated it. Thanks to a recent move: our closets are well organized and hubby put up shelves in the basement for all my boxes of shoes. #trafficjamweekend

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    • blankChas says

      February 29, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Thank you Antoinette, and I love that you are all organized. It’s such a wonderful feeling.

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  5. blankCyndee@Restyled-Junk says

    March 1, 2020 at 10:54 am

    Oh, I really need to do this! Looks fantastic!

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    • blankChas says

      March 1, 2020 at 6:28 pm

      Thank you so much Cyndee 🙂

      Reply
  6. blankMichele Morin says

    March 2, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Oh, how I hope the inspiration here rubs off on me and gets me into organizing and decluttering mode!

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    • blankChas says

      March 2, 2020 at 8:55 am

      Thank you Michele, and I totally understand. It’s quite a task, and just getting it started can be a challenge.

      Reply
  7. blankmireille says

    March 2, 2020 at 8:04 am

    Thankfully we do this throughout the year and we have really large closets so we keep it under control. With all boys, they have only one or two pairs of shoes and not many extras.
    chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    • blankChas says

      March 2, 2020 at 8:54 am

      Thank you for sharing Mireille 🙂

      Reply
  8. blankDonna @ Modern on Monticello says

    March 2, 2020 at 12:42 pm

    I have several closets I need to work on. I agree that you have to take everything out first to really declutter a space. Thanks for sharing every week at #HomeMattersParty

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    • blankChas says

      March 2, 2020 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you Donna. I totally know what you’re saying – it’s quite the task and many other things take priority.

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  9. blankMichelle says

    March 2, 2020 at 3:29 pm

    Especially when a space is small, organization is a must. I’m sure your daughter will find her new closet space less frustrating.

    Thanks for linking up to Creative Compulsions!
    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      March 2, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you Michelle, and her closet is really small compared to the average one and the rest in the house. She has been doing her best to keep it in check.

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  10. blankElise Ho says

    March 2, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    I love an organized home. Everything is so easy to find and it just feels good.

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    • blankChas says

      March 2, 2020 at 6:50 pm

      Thanks for sharing Elise, if things are not in their place for me I start to feel anxious.

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  11. blankLinda Walcroft says

    March 2, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    Good post. It is hard getting rid of things. Sometimes I am delighted to find a surprise item in my closet that I had forgotten about and it is like getting something new to wear!

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    • blankChas says

      March 3, 2020 at 6:17 am

      Thanks Linda, and you’re right. My daughter has a hard time letting go of things. She did really well with the extra support. Love that – it’s so true that sometimes you find treasures in the job too.

      Reply
  12. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    March 7, 2020 at 12:22 pm

    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn

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    • blankChas says

      March 7, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Thanks Marilyn, appreciate the support and can’t wait until the next one!

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  13. blankCarol says

    February 28, 2022 at 9:09 am

    Good Morning Chas
    Hope your mom is doing well “So Far”
    I reorganized my closet last Spring. But I’m going to take some of your tips do a little make over of some things.

    Have a Great week. Drive safe. Stay Healthy
    Talk soon❤️☘️
    Carol

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    • blankChas says

      February 28, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      Thanks, Carol! It’s it so satisfying to organize something and get it all fixed up? Hugs

      Reply

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