How To Spring Clean Your Wardrobe: 5 Tips

Spring is the best time for cleaning and getting rid of the old stuff you no longer use. Old bathroom and hallway mats, worn out kitchen towels — all of those should best of all go straight into the garbage bin. When it comes to cleaning a wardrobe, though, the process is not so simple. After all, there are so many things that have been in your closet for years that determining which ones are useful and which ones are not is not always easy. Hopefully, this quick list on how to spring clean your wardrobe will help you wrap your head around the whole thing:

Careful sorting is the key

Before you get to the actual dusting, it is crucial to get rid of the old junk. There are several important questions that need to be answered if you want to get the job done right. Sure, the simplest approach would be to through away all of the clothes and shoes you have not put on in the last year. In reality, though, it is not always that simple. Some fancy evening gowns or outfits can be left for a special occasion — even if you have not had a chance to wear them in the last twelve months.

All in all, there are two questions to ask yourself before deciding what to do with the thing you have not worn in a year: does it still fit and is there a chance you will wear it again? If at least one is a definite no, the fate of the things is pretty simple. Also, it is advisable to think if the clothes and shoes you have are still in style. Some classic blouses and dresses, for example, are worth keeping.

Re-organising can be very helpful

After you are done throwing away the things you definitely no longer use, it is the perfect time to reorganise your wardrobe. Stock seasonal winter sweaters on the upper shelves and move spring and summer clothes lower. This will ensure easier access to the thing you will be using often. Also, thematic organisation is always a nice thought.

Boosting your storage capacity is always a nice idea

Even a very small wardrobe can still be very functional. There are plenty of ways to boost your wardrobe storage capacity without blowing the budget or shopping for a new piece. Some of the simplest ideas are described here. Also, most of these tips will come in handy for people who are looking for a thorough and careful organisation rather than for a storage capacity boost.

It’s quicker to dust and clean an empty wardrobe

Reorganising a wardrobe will generally involve taking out most of its contents. This, of course, is not a bad thing at all — after all, dusting an empty piece is quicker and easier. What is even more important, it ensures thorough cleaning.

Clean each furniture piece properly

Finally, wood and high gloss wardrobes should be cleaned differently. Each surface requires a different approach to cleaning, and you should be especially careful with the chemicals.