Spring Clean Your Closets…Now!
The days are longer, the weather is warmer and you are dreaming of the days of frolicking outside with no layers on. At the same time you are dreaming of being out and about, your apartment walls feel like that are closing in on you especially with all the stuff you amassed over the winter during hibernation. Spring cleaning time!
Its a good time to share with our members a Spring-Cleaning your closet list so that you may go forth and spring clean. Let there be de-cluttering…and let it be good.
Think IN the box Tip # 249: Spring Cleaning Your Closet
1) We know it was cute when you bought it but get rid of any clothing that no longer fits, is worn out, outdated, and or looks like its seen its better days. For those wardrobe gems that will come back around…ship it off to storage. We know of a great place {wink}
2) Replace any wire hangers from the cleaners with wooden, plastic, and or satin padded ones.
3) Check for anything winter coats/clothes that needs to visit the dry cleaner and prepare them for departure.
4) If you haven’t worn it in 2 years and it is still in good shape, donate it! We Support HousingWorks.org
5) Do not hang knits by their shoulders on hanger (they will stretch out ) Either fold them over on the hanger, or on a shelf or in a drawer.
6) Hang a three-tiered wire kitchen basket from the ceiling of a closet for extra storage in empty corners. It’s a great spot for socks.
7) Keep a lint brush, small iron, and sewing kit nearby incase of a fashion emergency, and always remind yourself to protect your sweaters. Purchase cedar chip, bars, etc, and keep in mind that dry cleaning will also protect your garments.
8) Attach delicate silver nails to a closet wall and drape necklaces from them―pretty and practical.
9) Now that you can actually see what’s in your closet, make a list of what you need.
10) Reward time- Go shopping!
Tackle one closet at a time and really see the results as you go along. To find out how you can benefit from self storage to help you get de-cluttered in time for Spring, visit https://storagebymail.com/SignUp.aspx page to get started.
