CLOSET:
I think the best help is to make a rule for yourself - anything that you
haven’t worn in the last 3 years give away. Let’s face it- if in 3 years you
haven’t worn it there is no reason to keep it. You probably won’t wear it
for the next three years either. If it is hard to part with things, try it
on one more time and honestly assess whether or not you would wear it again,
or if it would be better to get something new, fresh and updated. Remember,
good can come out of your clean up. It is wonderful to donate these things
to a local charity, clothing drive or church group. Another great helper in
organizing and cleaning out your closet is once you have eliminated the
clothes you do not wear, I recommend organizing your closet by color and
season. By doing this you will be able to see what you have quickly.
Streamline the look of your closet by investing in some new hangers. (Check
out my
Perfect
Hanger 25 Piece Set Shirt & Pant/Skirt Set. And, it is a great help to
get your shoes off the floor. No more bending down and searching through a
sea of messy shoes. (That’s why my I created my
4 Sided
Spinning Shoe, Sweater and Pant Organizer). It will help you maximize
the vertical space in your closet and takes up only about 14" wide of space.
Plus it spins! You’ll be amazed at how clear floor space can make your
closet feel so clean and organized. It can also create storage space you
never knew existed.
BATHROOM:
When challenged with the bathroom clean up - I start by going through old
medicines and products and checking expiration dates. Make a list of the
things that have expired that you need to replace, and then throw away all
expired products and replace with new. Much like medicines, cosmetics can go
bad too. Get rid of old and unused makeup. Lastly, do you have a stash of
hair products that you’ve tried but not liked? Now is the time to get rid of
them as well. Make room for your tried and true products and gain back room
by getting rid of the never used. Do you have makeup strewn about your
counters? Consider investing in a make-up organizer. (The
Deluxe Cosmetic Organizer has room for it all). Less chaos in the morning in my
bathroom makes me less chaotic all day long….
KITCHEN:
The same rule applies to the kitchen. Get rid of foods that may have
expired. Donate canned goods that you’ve found aren’t popular in your
household but are still ok. Old pots and pans that you’re saving "just in
case"… donate, donate, donate! I like to take a look at what I have every
year to six months. I’ve found that it is always easier to purge my home of
unused goods on a regular basis than to wait until it is completely
overwhelming.
