☘️ Linen Closet Declutter & Organization - Storing Towels & Bedclothes - Declutter Challenge 2020

[@diannemaloney5501]

I just realized a fabulous trick to avoid folding fitted sheets - only have 1 set of sheets, because then you have to put them back on the bed again immediately, thereby eliminating the need to fold and store. Yesssss :)

[@HowToGYST]

Yup, I mentioned that in my video on folding fitted sheets. It's the "trick" we use. ;)

[@Kt-cn2rq]

😆😆 I have 4 that's good enough two good sheet and two bad ones for you know girls monthly problems 😆. I had got rid of random sheets not even a set and a old quilt had holes even though bought two new ones (thinner warmer days and thicker colder).

[@jocelyn-r]

I always wash towels with clothes also lol. Saves so much time and energy. Love your channel xo

[@HowToGYST]

Definitely the way to go if you can fit them in.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

Oh, no! I never thought of the puppies before - but now I shall never be able to forget them. All those dear little things deprived of the comfort of the duvets and pillows (past their best) cluttering up my linen cupboard.... It's no good. I shall have to make a sizable donation and very soon indeed!

[@leannewith3]

We have 2 sets of bed clothes for each bed, and the one that isn’t on is kept in the cupboard of the room where they get used. I put them in a basket on the shelf and they are easy to find no matter who makes the bed. We also have 2 towels each and a few spares. About 8 hand towels though as they get wet and grungy.

[@foxymama2003]

You just changed my life with the pillow case hack!!!!! Thank you SO much for this series, it was very timely as I was starting to de-clutter anyway and I have used so many of your tips during this session!! ❤️

[@HowToGYST]

You're very welcome! :D

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Hmm you talking about the putting sheets in it been doing that for a while now. Does help alot. How deal with bulky quilts?

[@casper9165]

You know you're Irish when you dress the bed with bed clothes. It does make sense America lol

[@pauline6005]

I actually wondered want she meant then I realised she meant duvet and sheets lol. 🇬🇧

[@jeannebowes2898]

Done. Submitted photo yesterday. Purged son’s closet and bath today. Whew. Clean enough for open heart surgery. Cleaned out the cat toys and cat caddy, too! I have towel junkies. I wash large amounts every day. I have all white everything. Much easier!.

[@Lashlove16]

Thanks I love this series I believe in 5 -10 min declutters ( as you will actually do it and keeps you organized) By the way I keep 2 sets of bedsheets I fold the the same way but keep them in in the clear zip pouches they come in and throw the fabric softener sheet in as well to keep it fresh smelling . I keep this under the bed .

[@gwendorphins7]

Smart

[@oatssettle846]

I do the same thing Laura, except I fold everything in half again, put it in the pillow case, and then fold the other half of the pillow case over. My linen closet is not as wide. It is great to just grab and go!

[@donnab2810]

I just love turning on the captions. Today's translation of your "good bye" is: Grab me a Margaret. What's someone think of the puppies? I'm currently on version 5.0 of our linen shelves. I am very close to getting them stored efficiently and everything being accessible. My favorite thing to do is fold linens.

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Laura, this is great! We do have too many linens. But I’d like to suggest you hang onto some old towels for spills and plumbing issues. We’ve had a pipe leak or a half gallon of milk fall out of the fridge... Having those two xtra towels somewhere handy is fabulous. Then there was the time our upstairs neighbor had a pipe burst under her bathroom sink, and didn’t know how to turn it off. Water just kept coming!!! What’s really tough is decluttering wedding gifts. Some beautiful linen tablecloths; never used. Serving dishes that need polishing so I keep them wrapped up. Gotta think this though. Best part of decluttering is getting rid of gifts that have negative thoughts arise. Does your t shirt say clogging, or blogging? I had to stop clogging years ago due to pain. I sure loved it.

[@HowToGYST]

It says blogging but I love that you did clogging! For leaks, etc. none of my towels are so fancy that I wouldn't think twice about using them in such a scenario (and then either giving them a sanitising wash or replacing them). I also have some rags and old dish towels in the kitchen for smaller leaks and spills.

[@LeopardyDooda]

The pillow case hack is really2 helpful. 👍👍👍👍

[@abandonedpast6410]

The pillow case trick is awesome!!

[@conniewilliamson3964]

I turn the pillowcase I'm putting them in, inside out, to keep it from getting dusty or dirty

[@Lashlove16]

I do the pillow case thing too .. but I keep mine in the clear zippered plastic thing they come in with a fabric sheet that I used with it. This keeps it protected and nice smelling ( a plastic bag can do the same )

[@AmandaJYoungs]

Now that is a very good tip indeed! Thank you, Connie. :-D

[@conniewilliamson3964]

@@Lashlove16 That's a good idea too! But my husband and I have allergies so it wouldn't work for us

[@oatssettle846]

Great idea❣

[@cruztastrophe]

I am anti-light colored fabrics. I don't separate my laundry by color and I'm at an age where I still menstruate. White sheets and pants are the bane of my existence. Gray or darker only in my house. (This can also help minimize your wardrobe if you are moving towards a capsule.)

[@nataliebutler]

Period pants can solve all your bed sheet concerns.

[@gwendorphins7]

I completely agree that's how I am

[@findingaway5512]

I really love your thumbnails and all of your editing skills!!! Always impressive.

[@HowToGYST]

Ah, thank you, Stacy. Definitely improving as I go. 🙂

[@mareek.]

Thank you so much for sharing, as I just used your folding idea for my sheets and it works perfectly. I love it!

[@itoshiibaka8267]

This is a great series 😊

[@HowToGYST]

Aw, thanks so much! I'm putting a huge amount of work into it. =)

[@WithLoveFeli]

I wash/dry all my bedsheets+towels on the same day so that I don't need extra as well. So I have 1 bed and 1 set of sheets for that (wash/dry and put on bed on the same day). I only have 2 extra pillow cases because I change those more often. And I have 3 towels - 1 for me, 1 for my girlfriends when she's over, and 1 extra for if we have guests or someone wants a clean towel. I do have 6 small towels, because I like to use a new one every 1-2 days bc I use it for my face so wanna keep it extra clean for clear skin :P. But since I only use the body towel after shower/when my body is clean, I don't mind reusing that more.

[@808Blessed1]

Hi Laura!! I’m really enjoying your decluttering in 5 daily. If you have the time can you do a video on night stands what do you have or put in or on it? Thank You so much for sharing.💜

[@debpeluso1930]

Thank you! I'm really enjoying your videos & tips!!

[@HowToGYST]

I'm delighted to hear it. Thank you, Deb!

[@angelabrowning802]

Great tips thanks.

[@shaindyhorowitz3783]

This was a great video, thank you!!

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks so much!

[@trishtraynor]

I have grapheme synaesthesia as well as other forms so colours are very important. 😳 I have a performance poet / goth friend who has special towels and bedding in purple, and my daughter and grandkids got to pick their own colours for me to buy for when they stay. I store then in vacuum bags and get them washed and aired for whoever is coming to stay. So this year, they've not been out of the bags.😢 I know I've extra pillows, so Edinburgh Dog And Cat Home will be my next excursion on the bus.💖

[@vyrvidomb]

i thought you've made a video about everything on tidying up but yeah... opening my drawers... this one needs attending too ;)

[@maritdegoede9119]

i recently moved out of my parents' house and bought 4 small and 4 large towels, and everyone said it was too much, but i like fresh towels and am used to a clean towel every day 😬 i do only keep two sets of bedsheets, i cant with the pressure of washing and drying all in one day

[@santanalaforgue9154]

I did the same when I left my parents' house : 2 sets of bed sheets, 4 small towels and 4 large towels. It has been ten years... working like a charm! My tip : match one set of bed sheets with half of your towels, and another one with the rest of them.

[@margaretjohnson6633]

I fold my towels exactly like that. Why my family cannot seem to do this is beyond me :(

[@madamkiwi1094]

Was just thinking I need to do the linen cupboard again, esp now kids have there own bedding they don't need mine

[@ProspectivePlans]

You have such amazing organization skills, everyone needs to know this.💫 Keep rising to be who you want to be! 💫 #keeprising #risingtobe #aswerise #riser

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you.

[@ProspectivePlans]

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[@jennerationcreations5982]

Also we only have one set of bedclothes. It forces me to get them washed and dried and put back on right away.

[@jennerationcreations5982]

I rarely sort clothes for laundry. Lol.

[@Anyankah]

My linen closet is a disaster. It holds extra pc parts, towels, camping gear and extra school supplies. We had to move in with in-laws (apartment air stopped and landlords wouldn't fix) until we buy a home in Oct/Nov. We have a bathroom and 3 bedrooms to store everything we own so every room has weird bits in it. Examples: my couch is in my bedroom and all kitchen stuff is in my bedroom closet.

[@mkweber9615]

Laura, What's the last word on your shirt!???????

[@oatssettle846]

I think it's 'this'.

[@HowToGYST]

Yup, it’s ‘this’. 🙂

[@farahdyer-steel3877]

dark towels are best for teen males and husbands who do 'stuff' outside. my lovely cream towels are ruined :(

[@wandarichardson4213]

Is calling them "bed clothes" an Irish thing?

[@HowToGYST]

Is it? Had no idea it wasn't an international thing.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

It's certainly common enough in the UK. So not just Irish, I think.

[@gwendorphins7]

Im American and have heard it plenty

[@jimmiecheek4392]

I would never use the same towel all week. I have multiple towels and sheets to last a lifetime. I even cleaned out my linen closet and have plenty.

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

If only I had a linen closet and a big table (for folding).

[@HowToGYST]

You can just tackle wherever you store those things. And I generally fold on top of my washing machine and dryer. =)

[@susannehorncastle7160]

Sandy Seibel Hager I fold mine on top of my bed then store them in the room they are used (in the closet, in a drawer, in a plastic container with a lid under the bed).🙂

[@mflores6903]

If it doesn't fit in my tiny linen closet, I donate extras and make note to stop buying. Only two things of each is perfect.

[@HowToGYST]

Sounds like you've got a good system. 🙂

[@inecita1958]

Not caring......................hmmmmmm!

[@mcampbell4556]

I don’t like the idea of using a pillowcase as a cover for the sheet set. Someone eventually lays their head on that pillowcase that’s been exposed to who knows what! The pillowcases should always be concealed inside the set!

[@HowToGYST]

We don't have guests all that often and, when we do, I run all the bedclothes through a rinse cycle before dressing the beds again. 🙂