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It is a universal truth that the closets in people’s homes can get overcrowded and just downright scary. Here are some ways that you can combat hoarding or clean out your SLC closets if they are in danger of becoming hoarding hiding spots. Start With Baby Steps Once you’ve had enough, it can be tempting to just go through your closet and dump everything out the window and straight into the dumpster below. This can feel freeing for a moment but you will likely regret throwing everything out in a hurry. Start with one small space or one shelf at a time, taking as much time as you need to really decide what to do with each item on the shelf. Depending on the severity of the problem, doing this can take one day or two weeks, so be prepared to just take as much time as you need. Touch Every Item One Time It might sound strange but make it a goal to only handle each item in your closet one time. Professional organizers have found that the more times people handle an object, and the longer that they touch it and feel it, the more likely they are to keep things that they should toss. When you pick up an item, determine that you are only going to hold it for say 30 seconds, and then you are going to decide what to do with it. This will ensure that every item gets enough attention and you don’t come back to things and change your mind. Consolidate a Collection C losets are great places to keep collections of things. You might collect lots of things in your closets, not just clothes. If you have letters and report cards from when you were in grade school, an impressive collection of Russian nesting dolls, or artwork from your third grader dating back to when they were still into finger paints, consider consolidating them. Take one or two that you really enjoy and find a unique way to display them such as in shadow boxes or special frames, and toss the rest. Another thing you can do is use the paper items to create one large piece of artwork. Put Things in a Six-Month Box If you can’t decide after 30 seconds of holding something whether to keep it or toss it, put it in a box. Seal up the box with today’s date on it. If in 6 months you haven’t opened the box or if you can’t even remember what the box contains, then you should toss the contents or donate them. Take Items to a Consignment Shop Feeling motivated to get rid of things can be extremely difficult. There are many reasons that people hang onto things even if they know that they shouldn’t, and it can be extremely hard to get rid of something that you feel attached to for any reason. One thing that might help you feel a little more motivated to really start digging through your closets is taking your items to a consignment shop. A consignment shop might give you some cash for your items, and although you probably won’t get rich off of it unless you have some items that are actually worth a lot, such as jewelry or electronics, it can be enough to help you feel motivated to get more organized. Organizing your closet can be an adventure. It can also be extremely rewarding. You will have more space in your closet and your life will likely feel lots less cluttered as well. When you are thinking about downsizing or simplifying your life, following these tips to keep clutter from getting out of control in your SLC closets can help. Classy Closets offers a wide variety of amenities, materials, finishes, fixtures, and configurations to customize your space and make it uniquely yours. Visit our page on http://www.saltlakeclosetorganization.com/ to see our page today!
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