The Cluttered Linen Closet
Ten Tips!
The place where we live is where we
keep most of our "stuff." Closets, drawers, and rooms can become crowded and
disorderly without a plan to keep these areas clutter free and organized.
Maggie
Kennedy from Oklahoma asked about organizing the linen closet in her home. Here's
a Top 10 List - thanks for your suggestion!
Readers are encouraged to email Regina Lark with requests and
suggestions for A Clear Path Top 10!
Top Ten Tips for Organizing a Linen
Closet:
- Calendar the time to do the work (for each hour you de-clutter, count on an hour to organize what you will keep);
- Supplies needed: boxes or bags for donations, trash, etc.
- Clear any clutter away from the area around or near the closet (this is your sorting staging area);
- Take everything out of closet and don't forget the top most shelf;
- As you remove things, sort into likely piles:
keep, donate, trash, belongs elsewhere, etc.
- Decide which shelves will be used for particular
items (upper and back of shelves for least used items, lower shelves/front for
most used). Label the shelves if you prefer;
- Re-fold all towels and linens in similar ways. Return the items to their proper shelf with the rounded edge of the fold facing outward;
- Return sheet-sets (fitted and top sheets,
pillowcases) to the closet together;
- Keep together bath towels and wash cloths; beach
towels can go to separate shelf;
- Donate used blankets, sheets, and towels to your
local animal rescue organization.
DONATION PLACES AND RECYCLING SPACES: A BUNCH OF WAYS TO PAY IT FORWARD
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Don't live your life beneath piles of papers!
Get organized now!
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