When was the last time you sorted through your closet to get rid of clutter? If it's been a while, you're going to want to add this task to your to do list in order to streamline your space and set yourself up for organizational success.
«It is recommended to go through your closet ever year and throw out any unused, old, or unwanted items from it,» comments Jessica Samson, cleaning expert for The Maids. «If you haven’t used it in two to three years, it is safe to either give it away or throw it away if you need to.»
Below are seven items that you will want to part ways with from your closet, according to professional organizers.
Unless you have unlimited storage space, it doesn't make sense to hold onto clothing that doesn't suit who you are today.
«Your closet should be a reflection of your current lifestyle and size,» says professional organizer Kenzie Harkey of Simply Dare.
This means that it's time to part ways with items that either do not fit or simply don't match your day to day lifestyle, such as suits or blazers from a former profession. Simply can't bare to donate all of these duds?
«If you do fluctuate in sizes and want to hold on to some of these, pull them out and store them elsewhere,» Harkey says.
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It may be tempting to keep that box with old journals and postcards in your closet, but this isn't the place for such mementos, Harkey says.
«Usually closets are prime real estate, so every inch matters,» she says. Instead, designate a place for these items elsewhere; you don't need to part with them for good.
«Bulky totes with keepsakes can be a distraction as you're trying to find what to wear for the day, and it's much easier to place these in one central location like a basement,
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