Now that fall is here, it's time to weed out those summer clothes and store them away. I've got some great closet organization ideas to help you organize and streamline your life so you can get ready faster. I've partnered with Febreze to share these tips with you!
When we moved into our new house a few months ago, the one thing I wanted was custom closets. I wanted a space to get ready and have all of my things laid out in front of me where I could see them. I got my wish but I still have to make good use of the space I have. With the transition from summer to fall, and again from winter to spring, I try to go through all of my clothing and accessories and pack away anything I'm not going to use during that season. It's been a lifesaver for me and makes it much easier for me to get ready in the mornings.
Now that I'm packing away my summer clothes and breaking out my fall wardrobe essentials, I wanted to share some of my closet organization ideas and tips. Trust me, decluttering and getting organized will help you stay focused, and your closet will look so much better because of it!
Closet organization ideas
1.) Use space-saving vacuum-sealed storage bags. I realized the beauty of these bags during a cross-country move several years ago. I was able to bring so much with me since it was compact and compressed.
Twice a year, I swap out the clothing that's front and center in my closet. Now that it's fall, I'm packing away most of my bathing suits, beach cover-ups, shorts, and tank tops. I do live in Florida, so some of those things will stay, but not nearly as much. It's time to break out the sweaters and coats! Once I pack the bags, I suck the air out and then stack them in our guest room closet, slide them under my bed, or store them inside our luggage.
2.) Use Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator. Once I remove my seasonal clothing from the bags, I like to freshen them up before wearing them. This is where Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator comes in handy.
By adding this laundry aid to the wash, along with my regular detergent, it eliminates even the toughest laundry odors. While the detergent works to get rid of soil and body oils, the Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator works to get rid of odors from storage, perspiration, grease, cooking oil, pets, and you name it.
This is also working wonders on my workout gear. I noticed that some of my sports bras and t-shirts smelled sour, even after laundering them, and this has eliminated that problem.
3.) Consider a closet organization system. I'd recommend installing some sort of closet organizational system. Whether it's extra rods or more shelves, figure out what you need and what will fit in your space. Most big box stores carry some sort of system that you can install yourself.
4.) Use storage baskets. I tried to simply fold and stack my clothing on shelves within my closet and it was a fail. The stacks kept falling over and before I knew it I had a huge mess to clean up weekly. Now, I use perforated baskets to store my clothing neatly.
What I like about these baskets is that they're perforated so I can see what's in them. I tried fabric bins before but they didn't work since I made a mess rummaging through them.
5.) Hang your rod higher or lower. This is a great tip to maximize your vertical space. I like to hang multiple rods at different heights if I can. That way I can save space and install shelves above or below the rods. Use every inch of vertical space you've got. I have double hanging sections in my current closet, but if you're organizing kids' closets you can even do triple hang to use that space.
6.) Use space-saving hangers. This tip has saved me tons of space! I swapped out our bulky plastic hangers for thin, velvet-wrapped hangers and I'm so glad I did. Not only do they look more sophisticated, they also allow you to hang way more clothing in a tight space.
7.) Use this pool noodle boot hack to make your boots stand up. I was so tired of seeing my boots in a heaping mess. I decided to cut down pool noodles to insert into the boots to make them stand. It was so easy!
8.) Use a standing mirrored jewelry organizer for double duty. I desperately needed somewhere to store my jewelry, so it wouldn't be a tangled mess. I bought this standing mirror jewelry armoire and it's been perfect.
Now, I have a full-length mirror inside my closet and it also allows me to see exactly which accessories I have. They even have versions of this that mount to the wall if you'd prefer that or don't have space within your closet for a standing armoire.
Take a closer look at these closet organization ideas here:
So, what steps are you going to take to organize your closet? Which of these closet organization ideas can you use to simplify your life?
Thank you to Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator for sponsoring this content. As always, all opinions are my own.
Alesha Richmond says
Hey Ruth! Where did you purchase the mirror to house the jewelry?
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Hi Alesha, I bought this one from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2DIIFZt - Hope that helps!
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I learned that Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator is a laundry aid that works in the washer with detergents to eliminate odors that gets trapped in fabrics.
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Geena O'Banion says
You have some great ideas. I know I few people who should read your web page. As for me, I am with you as I have started storing clothing (seasonal) in vacuum storage bags. This is so much better for the clothes and for you. My chore now is to locate my winter clothing and then switch summer into the bags.
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Julie Cutshaw says
I hope your having a blessed fall Sunday today Ruth. I hadn't yet tried the #Febreze In-wash #odor #eliminator but I sure need to give it a try on so many clothing items like my husband's uniforms. I like the fact that it gets control of removing mildew scent in laundry. Often times that's really needed from the laundry after camping trips where things got wet due to dampness. Or even things bought in yard sales or thrift stores that you just love but have that musty scent too them. Especially vintage fabric that I love to collect for #DIY make overs like table clothes etc. Thanks for the introduction of this Febreze laundry eliminator and the money saving coupon too! I'll be trying this one soon! And I love your closet organization ideas. Especially the perforated baskets storage tip. So pretty and able to see through them yet the scent would be enjoyed longer .
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for eliminating odors in your clothes have been a fan of any product that has febreze in it
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This would be fabulous for getting rid of odors, My daughter works in a a resturant and Hubs at a paper mill. BOTH have distinctive smells
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I like that it has 3X more freshening power and can help eliminate odors in the wash.
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I like that the scent of Febreze In-Wash Odor Eliminator should not affect the scent of your other laundry products
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I'm really intrigued by how it gets perspiration & mildew out of fabrics - I've found sometimes those two in particular can get really "stuck" in fabric, yuck. Would love to try this product out!
Sarah L says
I like: to eliminate – not just mask – the TOUGHEST laundry odors in just one wash. NOW with 3x more freshening power.
Thanks for the contest.