Spring cleaning is something that many people talk about, but few actually take the time to do. Some may refer to it when talking about the garage or basement, but one area that most people overlook is the closet. If it doesn’t get cleaned seasonally, clothes and accessories may turn into an unorganized mess. Some items might not fit anymore or may have gone out of style; some shoes might be worn out, or accessories get tangled and damaged. As the weather gets warmer, it may be time to spring clean that closet.

During those hectic mornings or exhausted late nights, it can be a drag to put things where they belong. This may leave you with last winter’s forgotten coats or only the left shoe of a pair in the wrong place. Straightening the closet after seasons of disregard could take a full day or more. However, with a bit of patience and determination, you can feel accomplished about your organized closet.

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Guide to Spring Cleaning

It’s one thing to deep clean the kitchen and freshen up the bathroom on a daily or weekly basis; it’s quite another to tackle four season’s worth of outfits that are hanging in your closet. Deciding what to keep, what to toss and what to donate can be a daunting process, especially if memories and happy feelings are tied to the certain pieces. It may take some time but having a spring-cleaning session at least once a year could help keep the clutter and cobwebs away. Here are some tips to ease the process:

1. Get prepared. Don’t think that you can clean the whole closet in two hours — unless you’re tackling section by section. If the goal is to clean the entire closet, set aside a weekend to finish the job. Have bags ready for donation, containers for extra organization and a workout outfit ready so you can break a sweat.

2. Start purging. Take inventory of each item you own and ask the important questions. Has it been worn in the past six months to a year? Does it still fit? Is it stained or tattered? Don’t feel obligated to keep an item because of sentimental value or a “just-in-case” event. If it doesn’t serve a purpose, get rid of it.

3. Clean the traditional way. Once you’ve decided on the clothes that will stay, pull everything off the shelves. Dust the surfaces, empty old boxes, vacuum the floor and wipe down any shelves that may have a layer of dust. This can also help you find any forgotten items that might have gotten stuck in the corners and crevices.

4. Use the hang and fold methods. Hang pieces that wrinkle easily, such as blouses, dress shirts, dresses, slacks, gowns and jackets. Fold other pieces that can be stored in bulk, such as jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, undergarments and socks. If an item isn’t going to be worn anytime soon because of the weather, put it in storage.

5. Add storage systems. Depending on the size of the closet, bins and boxes can provide designated spaces for items that may not fit in a drawer or on clothing rod. Hanging space is sometimes precious in small closets, so hooks, cubbies and shelves could be a smart and savvy addition to the area.

6. Maintain your organizational system. It’s counterproductive to create the closet of your dreams only for it to get messy a few weeks later. Get rid of items along the way to prevent the accumulation of unused or forgotten pieces. Replace or repair broken heels, torn sleeves and loose threads so the clutter doesn’t accumulate.

As tempting as it may be to engage in retail therapy, too much shopping can be detrimental on your newly purged closet. Keep track of the items you need — such as new denim or a solid pair of shoes — to prevent the spring cleaning from being a bust. It’s normal for a closet to become a bit disordered and disheveled over time, but don’t underestimate the endorphins that can come from a clean space, giving you more room for new items that make you happy.

AUTHOR BIO: Tom Happ is President of Closet Works — based in Elmhurst, Illinois — which for 32 years has served Chicagoland with customized closet and storage solutions. With more than 100 employees, each solution is designed, fabricated and Installed to optimize the storage for every room within the home.