If your closet looks like a pig sty do not panic and get ready to learn some organizational tips to help you. Closet organization might seem like it is difficult, but once you get started, you will become hooked and your closet will look amazing. Below, you will find some tips to help you start organizing your closet.

1. Empty the Closet

This may sound like it is counterintuitive, but it needs to be done. Head into your closet and take out every item that is held within it. You may even find a hidden gem or two while you are emptying it out.

Place all of the items that you removed from your closet in a designated place within your home and then go through the items and place all keep items in a single pile. As you go through the items, toss out anything you have not worn this year and any items that appear to be worn down.

2. Organize the Pile

Now that you have downsized your closet’s belongings, it is time to go through the stuff you just sorted again. This time, you want to sort the items into different piles. For example, grab all of your shirts and blouses and place them on hangers or fold them and set them in one pile. In the next pile, place all of your work shoes and in a different pile place all of your everyday shoes.

You want to do this until you go through all of the items and each item has a pile that it belongs in. If you find an item that really shouldn’t be in your closet such as a new bottle of toothpaste or an old Christmas gift from two years ago, get it out of there now. Any items that should not be in the closet do not go back into the closet.

3. Clean Your Closet and Add Organizational Tools

Now it is time to clean out the closet and dust the rods and wipe down any shelves that may be within your closet. You should vacuum the floor and wipe down or clean any other areas that appear to be dirty.

Now, you should install organizational tools within your closet such as additional racks, rods, and shelving. You will find that the more shelving and racks that you have, the less of a mess your closet is.

When it comes to the rods that your clothes hang on, consider having two rods within the same space. This way, you can hang suit tops or ties on the top rod and then place pants and shorts on the bottom rod.

Also, a shoe rack is a great way to store multiple pairs of shoes within the same area and you will not have to worry about having shoes scattered all over the place in the closet.

Organizing your closet does take some time, but it is not difficult and you will be happy once the job is done. Use the guide above to help you clear the clutter and open up your closet.