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• Steps
• Method 1 of 2: Disassemble the cabinet
• Method 2 of 2: Deciding What to Keep, Donate, or Sell

Cleaning the closet can be a tedious task, but the end result is always worth the effort. Once you get all the items out of the closet, you can rate each piece of clothing individually. Then decide which of these are worth keeping, postponing, selling or donating to charity. Once you've sorted all of your clothes, you can sort them out in your closet by color, style, or season.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Disassemble the cabinet

1. 1 Remove all clothing, shoes, and accessories from the closet. Remove each item from the cabinet and place it on your bed, table, or floor. This will allow you to explore all of your clothes. Plus, looking at an empty closet can help you make better decisions about what to keep, donate, or sell.
2. 2 Create 4 stacks. After you get everything out of the closet, divide the clothes into four categories: keep, set aside, sell, and donate. After you try on and evaluate each item, place it in the appropriate stack. Put donation clothes in a trash bag, out-of-season clothes in a storage bin, and clothes you want to sell in a box.
3. 3 Try on every thing. When cleaning your closet, it's important to try on all your clothes and accessories. This will help you make an informed decision about whether to keep the item, donate it, or try to sell it.
4. 4 Place donation clothes in a trash bag. You will need a large trash bag for the clothes you donate to charity. Place it next to the cabinet and the cleaning process will go like clockwork. Find a very large trash bag or even a construction waste bag if you feel like donating a lot of clothes. Once you decide the item will go to charity, place it in your trash bag.
5. 5 Place the items you want to sell in a box or basket. When cleaning the closet, decide what you will try to sell. Find a large box in which you can place these clothes and accessories. In the box, the clothes will lie in a pile and will not be wrinkled. You can also use a laundry basket instead of a box.
   • Fold your clothes neatly so you don't have to iron them before selling them.
   • If you're selling online, take this opportunity to take great pictures of clothing for your ad.
6. 6 Set aside off-season clothing and accessories. Once you've decided what to keep and what to give away, you can divide your wardrobe into piles for the seasons. Take out of season clothing and store it in a lidded container (such as Rubbermaid) or in a basket. For example, if you're cleaning up your closet in the summer, you might want to store items like sweaters, gloves, and winter boots.
7. 7 Examine all accessories carefully. When cleaning, also disassemble accessories such as belts, scarves, and shoes. Try on each accessory with matching clothing. If it's out of style, doesn't like it or doesn't fit, get rid of it.

Method 2 of 2: Deciding What to Keep, Donate, or Sell

1. 1 Give things that don't suit you. As soon as you try on something, immediately determine if it suits you. You should be comfortable to move around in it, and it should emphasize your figure. Don't hold on to clothing that is too small, too large, or doesn't suit you. If the item doesn't suit you, get rid of it!
   • If you decide to take the item to a tailor, be sure to do so within two weeks. If you don’t find the time, get rid of the thing.
2. 2 Get rid of things that are out of fashion. In general, you should not hold on to a thing that is already outdated. These things are heavy loads in the closet, taking up useful space. For example, if your closet is littered with Mom's late nineties jeans, it might be worth donating them to charity. Then you can fill that space with stylish jeans that suit your figure.
3. 3 Follow the one year rule. Does the thing sit well with us? Now think about the last time you put it on. If you can't remember it, get rid of it! If you have worn this thing in the last year, it means that it is still suitable and you can leave it.
   • Try hanging the hangers in one position as you return your clothes to the closet after cleaning. Hang the item and flip the hanger in the opposite direction. At the end of the year, get rid of all clothes on hangers that have not been rotated since then.
4. 4 Do not hang damaged clothing. Examine the item carefully for any signs of damage. Look for spots, ripped seams, and holes. Depending on the extent of the damage, decide if you want to donate, recycle, or discard the item. If it can be repaired, plan to do it within the next week.
5. 5 Sell ​​good quality clothing and accessories. You can sell stylish clothes in good condition and high quality. Try doing this online, for example, on the Youla or Avito website. You can also drop off your clothes at local thrift stores.
6. 6 Donate clothes and accessories that you can't sell to charity. Find a local charity that accepts clothing donations. Bring any clothes you don't want to wear anymore or can't sell. For example, you might call your local women's shelter to see if they currently accept clothing donations.
   • Do not donate heavily damaged clothing or used underwear.
7. 7 Tidy up the clothes and accessories you decide to keep. Now you can organize your clothes in your closet. Try hanging things on thin hangers according to type or color. Also, for convenience's sake, use clothing storage facilities such as shoe racks, shelves, and containers.