Did you know that studies have shown most people only wear around 20 – 30% of their clothes, and 70- 80% is unworn or even forgotten!
De–cluttering your closet will not only get rid the unworn clothes, but will also make space for the clothes/accessories you actually love and wear every day. So, this is your sign to clean your closet today, and I promise you it won’t take more than a few hours of your day.
Here are 10 simple steps you can De- clutter your closet:
(P.S if you are unable to read the entire blog you can download my printable FREE checklist summed up everything you need to know!)
1: Set the Stage:
The main step to De-clutter your closet, which is probably the most daunting one, is to motivate yourself and find time to clean your closet. Don’t be overwhelmed by this, for now just focus on finding sufficient time to de-clutter, maybe on a weekend or a holiday. You can start by setting aside a dedicated block of time to focus solely on your closet. Block off a few hours on your calendar, gather some trash bags or boxes for sorting, and put on some energizing music to keep you motivated.
2. Empty all of your stuff out:
Take everything out of your closet and lay it out in a space, such as your bed or the floor. This step may seem overwhelming, but it is crucial for assessing the contents of your closet and deciding what to keep, donate, or toss.
3. Categorize your clothes, accessories, shoes etc.:
Instead of tackling your closet all at once, break it down into smaller categories such as tops, bottoms, dresses, and accessories. This will allow you to focus on one type of item at a time, making the decluttering process more manageable. Also, later when you De-clutter your closet again, it makes it much easier to fold and sort out different items to the shelves/organizers.
4. Try the KonMari tidying Method:
Awaken your inner Marie Kondo and ask yourself if each item sparks joy. If it doesn’t, it’s time to let it go. Be ruthless in your decision-making and only keep items that you truly love and wear regularly.
5. Discard items that are sitting unworn in your closet for over a year:
If you haven’t worn an item in the past year, chances are you won’t wear it again. Be honest with yourself about which pieces you see yourself actually wearing and which ones are just taking up valuable space.
6.Maximize your Vertical Space:
Make use of vertical space in your closet by installing shelves, hanging organizers, or hooks. This will allow you to store items like shoes, bags, and accessories in a way that maximizes space and keeps everything visible and accessible.
7. Sell Unwanted Items:
Once you’ve decluttered your closet, take this opportunity to sell the items you no longer need or want. Not only does this free up space in your closet, but you can also buy yourself some new clothes that you love with that money.
8. Create a Capsule Wardrobe:
Consider creating a capsule wardrobe consisting of versatile outfits that can be mixed and matched effortlessly. Your closet will stay much more organized this way and you’ll no longer have items that are long forgotten about their existence!
9. Digitize Your Wardrobe:
You can now digitalize your closet. Yes, you heard me right! Use wardrobe management apps or software to photograph and categorize your clothes, making it easier to plan outfits and maintain the capsule wardrobe. I recommend using Combyne or Acloset app it works very well even on phones.
10. Maintain Regularly:
Finally, make it a habit to regularly assess and declutter your closet to prevent clutter from building up again. Set aside time every few months to go through your wardrobe and repeat the decluttering process as needed.
By following these 10 simple steps, you can declutter your closet in less than a day and create a space that is organized, functional, and stress-free. Congrats if you completed all of the above steps! Now you only have to maintain your capsule wardrobe and remember to buy only when you are very sure of wearing it daily.
Let me know in the comments below if this was helpful! Have any other tips? You are most welcome to share your tips with our fellow readers.
