How to Organize Your Closet - Closet Cleaning Tips

[@coolcpa3321]

Mom taught me to always inspect cloths after laundering: ripped seams, frayed edges, loose/missing buttons, wrinkles, etc. Dad emphasized culling clothes (too small, dated, worn) to avoid being "squished" and to "set out tomorrow's clothes tonight" in case they need a lint brush, shoe shine, etc. Just add a valet hook/rod to the closet. Makes for a very calm morning routine.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I love your parents sensibilities. Thanks for sharing them with us. 👏

[@Butterflybleu14]

One thing I do when removing clothes from the hanger is to put it in a basket, so when I come to do my ironing I just pick up the hangers. I also use different hangers for specific wear ie, skirts all hanger from a wooden hanger with clips, blouses from a pink non-slip hanger, dresses from a wooden hanger…. I know from a glance at my empty hanger basket how many skirts, blouses etc are waiting to be ironed & returned to my wardrobe!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great tip! I appreciate you watching the show and leaving such a helpful comment. 👍

[@seasonalliving2881]

I have my dresser set up in the order my day goes. Top drawer-workout clothes for the morning. Next two drawers-shirts and pants for after my morning shower. Bottom drawer-pjs for night time. Works great! Love your system!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

What an amazing system you have. I love that. So practical and so easy to remember. Thanks for sharing this brilliant organizational tool. 👏👏👏

[@cactusrose9601]

My husband is converting a former TV cabinet (before flat screens) with doors to a wardrobe, and using the plastic bins is brilliant. You just saved my spouse loads of work!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That's awesome! Glad the video was helpful!

[@Jean-rl9zu]

I love starting my day with your videos! The thing I will try from this video is grouping like things together in my closet! I am a practical person too but an unorganized one! You inspire me to get organized even if I have to take baby steps to get it done! I'm a 67 yr old retired teacher who 'discovered' the wonders of KZbin when the pandemic hit. I'm playing catch up and love it! Have an awesome day!❤❤❤

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Jean it is okay to take baby steps. You got this!! 😊

[@deniseharrell1591]

1. Line closet shelves with cut to fit cloth use pinking shears so the linings do not ravel. Easy to clean high shelves this way. 2. Use cedar block hanger thingies to separate clothing by type. write on the side of the thingy with a sharpie (shirts, skirts, dresses, etc.) 3. Screw eyebolts into scented soaps and hang on closet rod with ribbon tuck soaps into dressers & bins. 4.. ikea makes wall mount shoe bins for about $50 for a set of 2. They are easy to label. 5. Sconces over light bulbs for safety. 6. Hangers specially for pants for the vertical. Skirt hangers for shorts (go vertical.) 7. Cotton pillow cases are breathable dress and purse bags to keep dust off. Use little gold safety pins to pin on a label to prevent marker bleeding. 8. Hat boxes!! 9. Over the door pocket thingy can hold small umbellas, stocking hats, rolled scarves, tennis shoes, mittens, etc. 10 pucklights under shelves so you can see it all !

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

[@sunnygirl87]

I am one of those people who has to SEE clothes. I have never put clothes away, even when I lived with a neat nick, i do not have the patience to sit or stand and fold. My discovery was, HANG EVERYTHING! LOVE LOVE.LOVE the stackable bins! I can see stuff.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing! 🙂

[@josephward5436]

I'm not minimalist, so my closet is a bit more crowded than yours, but I do organize all my shirts on the rack by color. On a typical morning, I'll be in the mood to wear a specific color so I can go right to all the shirts of that color to decide. Makes it so much faster. And when I put laundry away, I retain them in the color scheme.

[@strawberry1025]

I do exactly the same. Everything hung by colour. Red, blue, purple. And black or white basics depending on weather. I choose colour by the mood I'm in as well.

[@coolcpa3321]

I do the same. I also buy multiples of my workhorse items in the same color (e.g. black socks, undies, bras, etc.) so when washed it's easy to pair them up and put them away. I also rotate them like linen, putting the freshly washed at the back/bottom so they all wear evenly.

[@kathleengarness1660]

I've been thinking about my closet, which doesn't in fact get a lot of use. My day-to-day clothes are in drawers in the highboy I inherited when my dad passed and my smalls and pajamas and purses are in what used to be my mom's wide dresser. I learned from a friend to roll my knit tops and pants to avoid creases - that way I can just grab what I want, most things mix and match anyway. The closet has my dress shirts, pants, and skirts, a few really dressy occasion longer clothes, a shelf for hats (I love hats), a hanging thing for my shoes, wrapping paper, a sewing box, and a few instrument cases that don't fit anywhere else. I also organize things by color. I went through the closet a couple of months ago and did a hard purge and that felt good. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos. I've learned so much - thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Kathleen, Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing. I appreciate you watching the show : )

[@hollymerchant9550]

Well, I have the bathroom towel hooks and the closet door shoe rack.. now I need to figure out how to incorporate some more of your ideas.. Thank-you so much!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You can do it! You're already halfway there. Keep me posted. I'm here rooting for you. 👏

[@TippyPuddles]

I use the multi-layer pant hangers to hang my bras and socks to dry. Works great.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

What a nifty idea. I love your resourcefulness. Thanks for sharing this great tip. 👏

[@melindap1011]

I use those multi hangers for scarves

[@kathydaly997]

Use clear bins instead of pretty decorative boxes...I like the functionality that you talked about...I'll add the clothes hamper inside of my closet but will also add a hamper or box to place things I no longer want or wear. As always, good advice. I love watching your channel. Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for watching the show and leaving such a nice comment. I appreciate you! 🤗

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I feel the same way about the multiple pant hanger! It’s hard to use. Plus, when I pull out a pair of pants for the next day, I end up hanging it up on a different hanger anyways. I always set my clothes on the door knob of my bedroom.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, exactly! I'm glad someone else understands. 🤣 Thanks for sharing this.

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

@@AskAngelaBrown and thanks about the hoarding world page. I joined it, but I hardly go on Facebook. I will check it out. Glad someone else understands those hangers also. I really don’t understand why I haven’t Decluttered them.

[@jeannetteschouten2488]

SO VERY HAPPY TO HEAR YOU TALKING ABOUT CLEANING YOUR CLOSET,WE HAVE SO MUCH I LIKE TO DO IT MYSELF BUT IT DID NOT HAPPEN.THANK YOU I WILL TRY.ENJOY WATCHING YOU

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks so much for watching the show and taking the time to leave a comment. 👍

[@Sorchia56]

I have my shoes on a two piece bookshelf that is on the top closet shelf. I cover it with clear plastic so my shoes don’t get dusty. Other items are in clear bins. I wipe the top shelf off with a damp rag twice a month. My nicer clothes are covered with clear plastic and tied at the bottom. I do that for all the closets in my house. Cuts down on dust drastically. Mine are not walk ins though, your closet looks delightful!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great tip! Thank you for sharing : )

[@aliblue3605]

I am a practical person as well. Fast easy to find/use systems I like as well.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That's great! Thanks for taking the time to comment and for watching the video!

[@mariacullati2371]

I like your clear bin system and have been organizing this way for many years. For a travel nurse it made so much sense to pack my car this way too. I would have two levels of bins on my back seat and moving was a breeze.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

+Maria Cullati ooohh, I love your portable in the car system. That makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing this. 👏👏👏

[@AskAngelaBrown]

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[@yvonnelewis4888]

I have the same problem with multi pant hangers. I have found them useful however for storing folded-over, medium weight sweaters, in the off season. I also cover them with open end plastic covers.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

What a great tip, thank you! 😊

[@marjoriejudge5348]

those hangers for multiple pair of pants are actually nice for hanging folded curtains on or for hanging fabrics - that closet is huge !

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That is a great use for the hangers, thanks for sharing!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Great idea! I could do that with tablecloths!!!

[@eileeneclark9011]

7/16/22...Also fabulous for hanging all the lovely winter/cold weather mufflers I "fell in love with" + bought visiting my nieces in Germany! I can see @ a glance which 1 I want to wear b/c I keep colors separated + prints are all together as well.

[@Heidi-ri1qf]

I just love you. thank you for simple education

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for your kind words of encouragement and support. I appreciate you.

[@TigerLilyGzzTLRoars]

For sure I'm getting that over the door shoe rack!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Awesome! Thanks for watching the video. 🙂

[@coolcpa3321]

I use the over door shoe rack with pockets in my entry closet. I'm able to tuck scarves, gloves, umbrellas, etc. in it. Very handy to have as I come and go. I use the type of rack in this video in my bedroom closet. Very efficient.

[@frocksandscrubsadvanceecoc3533]

Absolutely perfect! I would like to see a clean with me video from you Angela. Clean your house and let us walk through with you... if that is something you would at all consider. 😂

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great idea!! I do have to share that some of the videos are filmed in my home, but I do like your suggestion...thanks!

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

We moved to a 105 mt² unit that used to be an air bnb. We each have a 80cm clothes rod, a shoe shelf above the hanging clothes in the wardrobe and six drawers each for clothes. We do not store out of season clothes. I minimised colour to white, grey and navy/blue/denimn with some patterned items and scarves with accent colours so I hang by what matches rather than colour. I sqish the clothes on hangers together to ensure they only take up 80% of the rod so they can breathe well enough when spread out. 50 hangers in total. Hanging left to right: dresses and good matching top and bottom set -> jackets -> tops that suit navy/blue/denimn -> navy/blue/denimn bottoms -> tops that suit white bottoms -> white bottoms -> tops that suit white bottoms -> yoga outfits. Drawers top to bottom: undies -> hankies, petticoats, stockings and nightwear -> scarves and swimwear -> jackets and long sleeve undershirts -> jumpers -> longline cardigans. Each birthday I turn items inside out and leave in-situ and put it back right side out when I next wear it, like it, wash it...it may be donated if unworn by the following birthday, or at least analysed as to why it wasnt...maybe no formal event invites. Lightly worn items go back in the cupboard after an airing but this time the hanger is hung backwards so I know it is a clearn-worn item. I currently have nine back to front hangers. Too easy. I do the konmarie file not fold, and organisers in the drawers so nothing is awkward to retrieve or replace. Win. Win. I have a donation box in the spare bedroom and drop them off to the op shop when it gets full to not too overflowing.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

This sounds amazingly organized! Keep up the good work. 👍

[@gail2485]

One thing is the pant hanger - gotta get those. Thank you!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for the tip!

[@annoravetz5908]

I like your idea of using the ironing board as a folding table. Right in front of the the washer and dryer! (Or in between) I used to have it in another room, but that just created an opportunity for procrastination, because it’s a room away, out of sight, out of mind. I have over-the-door racks on virtually every door, come to think of it…

[@AskAngelaBrown]

So true! If you have it right in front of you, then you might as well get it done. but when it's out of sight we tend to put it of for later than we need to. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!

[@cindycox9496]

I have an extra, rod in my shower ,bath where i put my towl to dry, and its there when i get out of shower in case i forget. I like the table idea u have Angie.Oh, by the way i bought Bar Keepers friend for first time, cant wait to try it. I MEAN Angela.❤

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great tip! I love your tip. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait for you to try Bar Keepers Friend as well. Let me know how you like it. Thanks for watching. 🤗

[@GladysAmelia]

See-through bins!! Why didn’t I ever think of that???

[@AskAngelaBrown]

YES! It makes doing laundry SO MUCH easier. Here is the paid link amzn.to/3JGuUsJ and you can often find these clear stackable bins at Costco or Wal-Mart. The key is to get ones that are the size that fit the shelving in your home. If they can stack on current shelves, the lids will keep dust out, and the lids discourage overflow.

[@maryerb6062]

This is very interesting and I will.look for the others.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

[@jeaniemacdonald3935]

I like the multiple-pants hanger! I took the cardboard rods from dry cleaning hangers and put them over the hanger rod to cut down the narrowness of the rod (less of a hanging crease that way), and I alternate which side of the hanger the pants are hung on so I can open one without having to open several.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Now that's some strategy! What a creative idea. Thanks for sharing this! :-)

[@NdnUrbanCat]

I like the idea of keeping dress clothes covered. Mine are getting dusty!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

If you're not going to wear them for a while it makes a lot of sense. Even cleaner spaces like closets pick airborne dust.

[@flatearthautopilot9892]

I will use the over the door rack!! That was an amazing tip, thanks a lot.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!😊

[@dorisporis8]

I hang towels open on clip hangers. They dry quicker and this us more hygienic.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for that tip, I appreciate it. 😊

[@maggieb2748]

The multiple pants hangers are now used for my table cloths and napkins. Too hard to use for pants for sure.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

What a great idea. Thanks for sharing this.

[@hierro7458885]

The best 10 minutes I had invest!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you think so Corazon! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to write this comment, I appreciate it! 😊

[@mjkay8660]

i use shower hooks. the round ones to hang shoes & jewelry from the hanger my suit is on so im ready in the morning. im not a smart thinker in early morning & i once forgot my insoles, achy feet all day

[@AskAngelaBrown]

That’s a great tip, thanks so much for sharing!

[@justyna.1979]

Great tips! Thank you

[@chelseagarchar4338]

I like it 👍😊I have always had smaller closets so its harder working with a smaller space. Been trying different systems to see what I like best. But I really like your clear bin system, because I’m a very visual person maybe the small clear bins will help me some. Plus decluttering what I don’t need 😁

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

I actually find smaller cupboards easier to manage...not too big, not too small just right. Our space defines how much we stuff we should have and our lifestyle defines what we should have. To misquote Peter Walsh 'No matter how hard we try we just can not put five cubic metres of stuff into three cubic meters of space.'

[@CarolJoyable]

Thank you.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

My pleasure! 😊

[@charlieseverson3534]

I have one of those over-the-door cloth shoe holders, but instead, I use it for my underwear and socks. Just hangs right on the back of the closet door. Very small closet here.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I love that. What a concise way to store your belongings. 😍

[@rachelolvera9435]

Very interesting

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!

[@mariealmon4137]

All my clothes are like 15 or 20 years old I need new clothes I don't need to then the T shirts that you're talking about I think I have a bunch of those too but I only wear them in the house I don't go outside

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Just keep what you need. Thanks for watching!

[@vivianturner6528]

Angela where did you get your work pants?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

This is where I get my pants: www.amazon.com/shop/angelabrown/list/2PP8X1F7DIICY

[@FknNefFy]

I don’t visit my closet every day anymore because I can’t get in it. I need to figure out which clothes to keep or not and people always say if you haven’t worn it in six months or a year it’s time to get rid of it but what if you don’t know what you’re going to be doing in six months or a year and your life is always changingaI don’t visit my closet every day anymore because I can’t get in it. I need to figure out which clothes to keep or not and people always say if you haven’t worn it in six months or a year it’s time to get rid of it but what if you don’t know what you’re going to be doing in six months or a year and your life is always changing😳

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It's true we don't know what we will be doing in a year's time - or what size we will be in a year, or what the styles will be in a year. Keep a few traditional items you can wear in a year that will still be in style, that are loose enough to wear if you go up a size. But the point of the exercise is to not keep 40 pair of jeans when you tend to wear the same two or three pair.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

Cmon . If you and your life are that unpredictable that you have no idea what you are doing in 6 months time ??? Then u have bigger problems than your closet!! I live in Vegas it's extremely hot .but we still have winters cold enough that you need a coat. So 75 percent of my clothes are for Summer and the rest for winter .I still need all weather pajamas and cardigans because I run the air conditioning.

[@irishdivajeffries6668]

Im losing weight and find myself fitting into my smaller clothes. So now I’m stuck!

[@irishdivajeffries6668]

Basically it’s because my husband suddenly died.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Sorry for your loss. Try some of the suggestions and only keep what you really need. You can do it!

[@honeybee6174]

Why does it seem like that background is a bunch of toxic cleaning products? 😆

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It's possible they are. With the dyes in the ones we can see, it's probably safe to assume they are not all organic. Good eye. 👍

[@girllittlemorbid]

I keep clothes I'm not wearing in bins & only have like maybe half my clothes hanging at once. And then I rotate them every couple months or whenever I get bored. That way I'm not dealing with ALL my clothes ALL the time.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great tip! Thanks so much for sharing. 👍