Closet Organizers

A family that’s hit its limit with messy closets is a sight to behold—carloads of donations, a yard sale or even a trip to the dump are likely to follow. As freeing as a major closet purge can be, you don’t have to wait for spring-cleaning to take back your storage space. Following just a few basic principles can help anyone get more out of their closet space. 

Investing just a little bit of thought and energy into maintaining tidy closets—along with the right closet organizers—can pay dividends in time. Get started on reclaiming those nooks and crannies with these three helpful strategies: 

• Build a routine
• Get the right equipment
• Be decisive

Build a routine

Many people have found that making trash night or laundry night ‘closet night’ as well helps them keep on top of messy closets. Regardless of when you decide to do it, regular attention to your closet space will pay off more than annual cleanings. 

Taking time on a semi-weekly basis to decide what items should stay and which should go—as well as which items are most used—is the first step in becoming an expert closet organizer. 

Get the right equipment

A classic mistake is to under-utilize vertical closet space. Multi-tiered shelving and carefully placed garment bars can make a world of difference. Shelf depth and positioning are key factors—too many closet organizers are structured like workspaces.  

Keeping in mind that the object is to provide storage space will help you make constructive decisions about shelving and drawers. Luckily, in many instances these decisions have been made for you. Quality closet organizers are available from a variety of retail sources—these products are designed to maximize storage of the most common clothing and household items.  

Be decisive

Ultimately, making a decision—from organizing a closet in the first place to getting rid of unneeded stuff—is the most important strategy in getting a closet under control. 

While purchasing a closet organizer or setting a closet-cleaning routine can help, being decisive is your strongest ally in the war against clutter.