Cleaning Your Bedroom Closet
It’s an area that we’ve merely managed but haven’t given much thought to. And, as it turns out, many of you are having the same issues with keeping this specific closet tidy and organized. It appears that we have much too many things and not enough room, which has been an overarching theme of spring cleaning;
Prepare Yourself
Now, I’ll tell you right now that this will take time. More than likely a couple of hours. But when you’re through, you’ll be smiling with pride and feel so much better. There’s also a special feeling you get when you give out items you no longer need.
What You’ll Need
- A laundry basket
- A donation bag
- A recycling bag
- A vacuum cleaner with brush and crevice attachments
- A microfiber cloth
- Baking soda
- Closet organization tools (optional)
- A step stool
- A mop if your closet has hardwood or tile flooring.
Step 1 – Clear out Your Closet
The first thing we’re going to do is clean out the closet completely. To be able to accommodate the contents in your closet, make sure you have a clear bed and a relatively clean room. If you believe you may run out of space, create some extra accommodations in your room, such as a clear dresser, chair, or clean area on your floor. You will require it.
So, begin by going through the closet section by section, removing all garments, and placing them on your bed. Naturally, I say this for two reasons. First, it’s a large flat surface that will assist you in organizing your clothing, and second, you won’t be able to sleep until this job is completed.
Step 2 – Clean up Your Closet
This is the actual physical cleaning of your closet, which is also fairly simple. You have a completely empty space, and all you need to do now is add your magical touch to it. Closets are rarely (if ever) cleaned. If you’re wondering why your closet smells stuffy, it’s probably because it contains stale air and has carpet that is rarely cleaned. You wouldn’t smell any better either. This is your opportunity to change that. Begin by sprinkling baking soda on the carpet and leaving it for 15 minutes or so to help rid the carpet of odors.
Get your step ladder and climb up to the shelves you can’t reach by hand while the baking soda sits. Vacuum the shelves, then spray and wipe them off with an all-purpose cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Feel free to clean the hanger rods as well.
Then, conclude by vacuuming the carpet, paying special attention to the corners and baseboard.
Step 3 – Sort Your Clothes
OK, take a deep breath. You should be aware that this will most likely be the longest and most arduous portion of the work – but this is where the rubber hits the road – this is your chance to rid yourself of all types of items that are doing nothing but cluttering up your wardrobe. I’m simply being truthful.
Let’s have a brief pep talk about it. Your garments just hang in your closet on a hook that might be used for an item of clothing you really wear. Consider your clothes to be renters, and you to be the landlord (unfortunately, you will not be paid any rent in this situation). You have limited room and want only the best tenants in your building (er, closet). So, if they are deserving renters, retain them. If they are noisy, needy, nagging renters who are always late with their rent, evict them. To put it another way, keep what you like and get rid of what you don’t. Just be truthful. Here are some pointers to consider:
- Donate any apparel you haven’t worn in the last 12 months.
- Donate any items that you regularly pass over in your closet.
- Donate it if you bought it a year ago and haven’t gotten around to wearing it yet.
- If it fit you two summers ago but not now, donate it.
Your wardrobe should only include things that you really wear – if you don’t wear it, it has no place in your closet.
Place clothing that you want to retain but need to be laundered in your laundry basket.
Don’t give anything that is broken, dirty, or otherwise wrecked beyond repair (big stain, rip, etc.). When things are sorted, even donation centers will dump whatever they don’t want, which ends up in the landfill. Consider turning it into a rag (socks, undergarments, and shirts are ideal) or a fun project (if you are the crafty type). If nothing of these options appeals to you, visit your local animal shelter.
They are always glad and eager to accept old towels, blankets, and usable clothing items (such as tees and sweatshirts) since what small kitten or dog wouldn’t want to snuggle up to something soft?
Step 4 – Organize the Items You Want to Keep
Now it’s time to put the items that have survived the last hour back into the closet.
You can reorganize your things as follows:
- Pair like items with like items, and comparable sorts of items together.
- Color code items – span from one end of the color spectrum to the other, which might help you match an ensemble or discover specific clothing (if you want your merlot blouse, you’ll know precisely where to find it).
- Items you don’t use as often should be kept out of the way, while items you wear frequently should be kept in the spotlight (gowns should be harder to reach, and jeans should be at arm’s reach).
For more information or help on how to clean your bedrooms and closet spaces;
Call Us: 514.629.0841
Address: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Mail Us: info@dialcleaningservices.com
