{"id":12330,"date":"2023-04-27T17:29:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T21:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/?p=12330"},"modified":"2023-04-27T17:29:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T21:29:43","slug":"spring-closet-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.organizedinteriors.com\/blog\/spring-closet-cleaning\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Closet Cleaning: 5 Essential Tips for a Refreshed Wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spring is well underway, so there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ve been working away on your home spring cleaning projects.<\/p>\n

As time-consuming as it can be to give your home some extra cleaning and organizing attention, it always feels rewarding to refresh and renew your living space.<\/p>\n

Obvious tasks like dusting blinds, washing windows, vacuuming baseboards, and cleaning out the pantry are likely on your spring cleaning checklist.<\/p>\n

One project you might be overlooking, however, is a spring closet cleaning.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t overlook your closets while spring cleaning<\/h2>\n

Although most of the closets<\/a> in our homes get used every day, they often get overlooked come spring cleaning time. We tend to focus our work efforts on the more visible home areas. It\u2019s all too easy to hide messy closets by just keeping their doors closed as much as possible.<\/p>\n

The \u201cout of sight, out of mind\u201d philosophy simply doesn\u2019t work very long with an untidy closet…as we\u2019re always reminded the next time we use it.<\/p>\n

A change of season presents the perfect opportunity to declutter and organize your closets<\/strong>. They\u2019re one of the home\u2019s major clutter hotspots and there are lots of benefits of having tidier closets.<\/p>\n

Here are some spring closet cleaning tips to help you create more functional and efficient closet spaces.<\/p>\n

Benefits of spring closet cleaning<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s start with the benefits of doing a spring closet cleaning. Here\u2019s why it\u2019s worth the time and effort to do a spring closet refresh:<\/p>\n

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  1. Organized closets are a time-saver<\/strong>: overstuffed closets make it harder to find things to wear every day. Curating your wardrobe to accommodate the current season and making better use of your storage space eliminates hours of wasted time every year.<\/li>\n
  2. Using tidy closets reduces stress<\/strong>: an easy-to-manage closet space makes it less stressful to get dressed. With all of your clothes and accessories visible at a glance, you\u2019ll experience less \u201cmess stress\u201d and decision fatigue and enjoy a smoother morning routine.<\/li>\n
  3. Maximize your wardrobe usage<\/strong>: A National Association of Professional Organizers study found that 80% of our clothes are only worn 20% of the time<\/strong>. Organized closets reduce the likelihood of losing and misplacing clothes and allow you to get the most use from what you own.<\/li>\n
  4. Get a better idea of what clothing you need to buy<\/strong>: an occasional wardrobe curation and closet reorganization helps you make smarter clothing purchases. You\u2019ll be more informed about the gaps and surplusses in your clothing collection.<\/li>\n
  5. Extend the life of your clothing<\/strong>: messy, overstuffed closets lead to poor storage habits. That usually leaves clothes looking a little worse for wear, which can damage them and shorten their lives.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    5 essential spring closet cleaning tips<\/h2>\n

    In addition to these specific closet-cleaning benefits, spring cleaning is an age-old ritual because it helps lighten our mood, increase our productivity, and improve the air quality in our homes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Every part of a home needs an occasional refresh. Even the most beautiful room will lose its visual appeal after years of seeing it day after day. All areas of a living space (including the closets) can benefit from a refresh and revamp every once in a while.<\/p>\n

    If all of these benefits sound like worthwhile reasons to get your closets in order, here are some tips to make your spring closet cleaning project a little easier.<\/p>\n

    1. Curate your wardrobe<\/h2>\n

    Recent data from Statistics Canada<\/a> shows that the average Canadian household spends <\/strong>$3,344 on clothing and accessories annually<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Whether it\u2019s the garage, kitchen pantry, or your closets, any space is naturally easier to keep tidy if it contains fewer things to store. Our bedroom closets work the hardest and are most in need of a spring closet clean-out and some wardrobe curation. <\/span><\/p>\n

    The curation process will typically take up the most amount of time while spring closet cleaning, especially if it\u2019s something you don\u2019t do at least once a year. Try on anything you haven\u2019t worn in ages to see what fits and which items still align with your style. Set up \u201ckeep\u201d, \u201cdonate\u201d, \u201csell\u201d, and \u201cthrow-away\u201d sections.<\/p>\n

    An effective closet purge requires making some difficult choices about what to keep and what to let go of. Be mindful of finding a sensible balance between practicality and sentimentality during the process.<\/p>\n

    Once you\u2019ve eliminated the unnecessary items from your wardrobe, now you\u2019re more able to \u201cshop your closet\u201d. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with the term, it means to create new outfits using the lesser-worn and overlooked items in your existing wardrobe. And if you do need to fill in a few wardrobe gaps, now you have more closet space for any new additions.<\/p>\n

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    Try to curate your wardrobe at least once a year to prevent your closets from getting overstuffed and unmanageable.<\/p><\/div>\n

    2. Refresh your closet interiors<\/h2>\n

    We\u2019ve detailed one type of closet cleaning that involves decluttering and curating. It\u2019s impossible to give a full closet a proper cleaning in the traditional sense, however. Since your closets will be mostly emptied during this process, take advantage of this opportunity to give them a deep cleaning.<\/p>\n

    Even in a home that is regularly vacuumed, a surprising amount of dust can get into enclosed spaces like closets. Give the ceilings, walls, and shelves in your closets a thorough dusting and remove any cobwebs. Don\u2019t forget to wipe down any baseboards, light fixtures, and small personal items that have accumulated dust, too.<\/p>\n

    Vacuum the closet floors and consider refreshing any carpets or rugs with a steam cleaning or shampoo if it\u2019s been a while since they\u2019ve last had one.<\/p>\n

    Look for signs of mould and mildew, which can occur in dark closets with high humidity levels and overly restricted airflow. Avoid storing wet shoes and sweaty clothes in closets to keep out the moisture that mould and mildew thrive on.<\/p>\n

    Keep an eye out for signs of clothing moths<\/a> as well. They\u2019re attracted to natural fibres and also enjoy warm and dark spaces. To make your closets less hospitable for moths, mothballs aren\u2019t your only option (in fact, they\u2019re quite toxic). Here are some alternative ways to avoid any moth issues in your closets:<\/p>\n