Decluttering my stuffed linen closet, part 1! Whole House Disaster Declutter Series

This is such a small little linen closet, but it has caused such a huge chain reaction of clutter in my whole house! So much so that this is just part 1 of this project. I need another whole video for the lower half! But watch me purge our linens, sometimes it'll be easy (old sheets) and sometimes I'm on the hoarder struggle bus (throw blankets!!). But the AFTER is worth every moment!!
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[@barbarapalmore8752]

If you keep each set of sheets in one of its pillow cases it is then all together and easier to store ❤

[@rhondalockrey9592]

I have been decluttering to downsize & move in a year or 2. I love to see other people do it helps motivate me. I do small sections so I don't get too overwhelmed. Its been over a year since I started more to go but progress has been made. Instead of waking up in dread of all the work to do I think about what I got done it feels so good. I will also never own this much stuff in my life again lol

[@alexsacharok450]

I love taking old sheets, towels, blankets, etc. to local animal shelters. They'll usually accept them, even if they're pretty raggedy.

[@TheOnlyLila]

I am a collector of blankets and throw blankets. They are all perfectly good and I keep buying and I must stop and purge. Must be a lot of security in collecting blankets, especially the plush ones.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You're going to love your house even more when you declutter all the "extra" stuff!

[@kathytappero7179]

My husband’s work had us moving 10 times in eight years. Do you want to talk about incentive to downsize! Every time we moved more things did not move!

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

Oh man, I hate moving! That definitely would inspire a person to become a minimalist haha

[@vaughankeeney8979]

I have a decorative wood ladder in the corner of my living room that I use to hang/display quilts; even if you don't use them but want to keep them, you can still enjoy them.

[@deannachurch1103]

Fold and hang your vintage quilt over your railing during the winter months maybe 😉

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I like that idea!! The cats might try to attack it but I think I’ll give it a try haha

[@amandab.6815]

I've recently seen people storing a matching sheet set inside one of the pillow cases of the set to keep it all together. Maybe that would work for you!

[@melissahyatt9626]

Remember your local animal shelter will take sheets and towels.

[@sct4040]

I recently threw out 3 shames, decided it is easier to wash pillowcases than the quilt shames. Also 2 fleece blankets that were getting old. I know exactly what I have left in my linen closet. BTW, you never need complete sets, coordinate colors are more interesting and is very pretty.

[@sarahlewis7820]

HANG YOUR PATCHWORK QUILT OVER YOUR BANNISTER TO DISPLAY ! THEN RING THE CHAANGES. BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR MISSION! GRUMPY GRANDMA UK

[@birkenstockgrl]

I need to declutter myself. 😂 Thanks for the inspiration.

[@karenradford9456]

I live alone and must have 20 throw blankets. It’s an addiction. But I’m moving from a 1700 square-foot house to a 700 square-foot space. I’m gonna have to do some decluttering also.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who hoards throw blankets! I just love being cozy 😆

[@mutigeart3024]

Hi😊

[@crabbyresister9194]

The kitty is helping. 😂🎉

[@lisav018]

To simplify my life, I’ve started washing bedding and putting it right back on the bed. I have extra sets if I need them in a pinch, but I don’t have to fold and put away and it forces me to deal with it right away. Also, I do the same with our towels, and I’ve pared down so I don’t have a lot of extras. Just makes the linen closet more manageable. I have a problem with throw blankets too!

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I do that with our bedding, too. I switch to the flannel sheets in the winter but otherwise I just wash the same set we’re using and put them right back on. So why I was holding on to so many random sheets is beyond my comprehension 😂

[@christinacline6069]

Came across your channel and decided to start at the beginning of your decluttering journey. Loving it so far. You give out an Erica Lucas honesty vibe. Love her channel. In your previous video you mentioned things getting worse before they can get better several times. Check out Dana K Whites no mess method. It has changed my house in the last 2 years. I’ve gotten rid of about 40% of the items in my house and I started at pretty much the same point you’re at.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

Thanks for watching! I’ve heard of Dana K White but not Erica Lucas so thanks for giving me some people to look up!

[@brendabatt6874]

Tip for washing the soft fluffy blankets. Wash cold water only, no fabric softener and only cool air dry. Heat and fabric softener will ruin them. Im going to take pictures of my minky blanket hoard. You will feel so much better about your blanket hoard lol.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

Thanks for the tip! I’m allergic to fabric softener anyway but I didn’t know about the cold/hot water!

[@beverlysteiger6757]

I hope you donated old sheets and towels and blankets to area pet shelters or rescues.

[@katespurgeon5572]

Oh yes, I have a narrow closet at end of hallway that 'I'm going to get to some day.' I've been thinking about doing one shelf at a time.

[@joannefurlong9576]

Once you find/make a complete set of sheets, store them in a pillow case.

[@RoseofSharon3]

Here’s a polite suggestion: Consider one of those gift wrap organizers that hangs on the back of a door. Then it’s easy access plus it’s not in the cupboard.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I’ve never heard of those before, thanks!

[@RoseofSharon3]

@@DormanFamilyCircus they sell them on Amazon but I just watched your video on storing them in your cupboard. Excellent job.

[@sct4040]

Old pillowcases can be used as coat covers or blankets covers.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

I would just keep a couple of Special Afghans!

[@rheasparrow1]

omg pyrex!?! how did i not know about this

[@carolynoquinn4573]

You crack me up a what am I even looking at"?

[@brendabatt6874]

I am the keeper of family quilts and afghans. I have soo much. I am pretty much the only person left in my dads side and the only one who cares about grandmas afghans and quilts

[@cherylross2718]

Thanks for more power push. Linens are always a space sucker, I use the vaccume space bags for seasonal or heirloom linens. It keeps them fresh, and adds so much space. Thx and keep o truckin. ❤

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I think I have some of those space bags around here somewhere. I wanted to vacuum seal the family afghans but who knows where I put them 🤣 but I do like that idea! Once I find them I’m going to try it out.

[@wandamitchell8010]

Also put a dryer sheet in there before you seal them up. It keeps them smelling fresh.

[@carolynoquinn4573]

Yay, you got rid of a lot!!!!

[@filimp520]

Good work Jamie, I decluttered from Jul to Dec 2023. Best thing I’ve done in a long time. I try to do it once a year but due to health reasons hadn’t done it for a while. So I bit the bullet and got someone to come and do the physical side of things with me giving directions etc. so cathartic ❤❤

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

The physical labor of it all shouldn’t be overlooked! It’s really exhausting. I’m glad you got someone to help you with that part

[@susanwalgren3939]

Jamie, u r one of the best decluttering you tubers out there! You bring humor and commentary that is ALOT more thorough than other KZbinrs. So glad u decided to go online! I know you will be very successful.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

@@susanwalgren3939 that is quite a compliment! I appreciate those kind words of encouragement more than you know!!

[@carolynoquinn4573]

I remember Vera!!!

[@Dana-fn5zt]

I have an Afghan that my grandma crocheted. My mom has had it saved for so long and she gave it to me two years ago. I love it and it's so warm. I also have a small quilt (half twin size) that my grandmother made me when I was born, she made each of her grandkids a quilt. I have it sitting on the back of a chair.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

That’s so special!

[@RoseofSharon3]

Consider space saving bags that you suck the air out of for the comforters. Only a suggestion.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I found some in my closet upstairs, I was thinking they’d be good for the heirloom afghans too.

[@doebailey9644]

Keep the quilt.

[@littleone7404]

I would put the crochet quilts that were made by the family that you really seem not to use and put those into the Ziploc airtight bags and put them in to a tubAnd then. That way they are safe They are kept clean And they don't take up room and your linen closet

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

A few people suggested the space saver bags and I had forgotten I already had some in my bedroom, so that worked out! I still need to keep them in the linen closet now that there’s plenty of room in there. I couldn’t possibly fit a single other tub in the garage 😅 not until we get to that declutter! Haha

[@brendabatt6874]

You did a great job

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

Thanks! It’s been a couple weeks since I filmed this and it’s funny to say but it’s been life changing 🤣

[@CoolInOlympia]

My fitted sheets always tear just from sleeping on it and such! 😞

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

It’s really annoying!

[@sarahkinsey5434]

The blue and red floral piece reminds me of a table covering. Another good use for sheet is as drop cloths for painting and messy things. Maybe even tablecloths. Personally I don't mind if things are mismatched. I like making pillowcases because they show personality

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

I live in southern Calif too and I'm a blanket person. Us living here probably shouldn't have so many blankets. I have light weight ones for summer time if I get a little chill as I lay to long on the couch and of course heavier ones for this time of the year. They make lounge blankets to cute

[@katespurgeon5572]

I love how your car photo bombs your videos. They have the whole house, yet pick filming moments to appear. 😅

[@nettie8060]

Looks great 🎉

[@LNelson882]

You got this. No matter where you start one section at a time. When I did this a few years ago felt amazing and now a couple years later will find home matiness will improve and easier to keep lower inventory

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

I decluttered my linen closet a few days ago. I was able to get rid of extra towels and a comforter. Once I started rearranging things I figured out a much better way to organize everything. Good luck on your decluttering journey! I’m right there with you doing my own. 🍀😊🐦

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Great job! Your linen closet looks great! I probably have too many throw blankets also. I keep mine in two baskets and a storage ottoman, with one draped over a sofa. You’ve inspired me to do a sort of them to see if there are a few I can declutter. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@nataliebrawley5167]

I love your videos. It is so much realistic to how most people live. I also agree to keeping things made by loved ones. I have blankets made by my grandmother that I will never get rid of. A little suggestion I got from someone else that can help with the bulkyness of the blankets is to get some of those bags that you can suck the air out with the vacuum.

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

Thank you! When I was cleaning out my bedroom closet I found some of those vacuum bags that I had been using for my kids’ baby clothes way back when. I think I’ll give them a try with the heirloom blankets!

[@Lisas660]

Some people I've seen out there sheets in pillow case to keep it together. Just a thought.😊

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

I tried that and failed miserably 🤣 I need a tutorial lol

[@hannahkennedy2259]

Good job 👏👏

[@jonnellburgess3437]

You need to make a sell pile

[@DormanFamilyCircus]

There wasn’t anything worthy of my time to sell it in this stuff, but I did do a sell pile when I went through my clothes 😁

[@janieroy3222]

I have a tall laundry hamper and I keep all wrapping paper in it along with gift bags. One of the bags contain scissors, tape and gift tags. Makes it so easy. I have one for all my Christmas wrapping paper along with a bag with all supplies needed. I keeps these two hampers in the spare bedroom closet. We also have an older toy box in the family room where I keep all our blankets and afghans for cozy tv time