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One of the reasons that a lot of people decide to clean out their homes in spring is the change of weather. It makes it natural to rearrange and put things away that we do not need over the warmer months. Heavy blankets go back into the closet, and warmer clothing may go into storage too. Boots are set aside and replaced with sandals. This makes it the perfect time to clean and organize your closet space. Here are some tips for getting your closet clean and organized for spring:

• Resist the urge to stuff your heavy blankets and quilts into your bedroom closet. They will only take up valuable space. A better place for these is your hall closet, or even the basement or attic. You won’t be needing them again until fall, which is quite a ways off, so they do not need to be that conveniently accessible.

• Go through your clothing and ask yourself if there is anything in there you do not really want or need. This is the perfect time to get a bag ready for the thrift store. Odds are you will find a few things you like when you go to the thrift store too. Ask yourself how much you will really wear something before you buy it.

• Consider putting your winter clothing in storage with your blankets and quilts. After all, you are not going to be wearing heavy sweaters and sweatshirts during the hot months of the year. They only take up space in your bedroom closet which you need for your summer wear. Get a few large plastic bins and label them clearly with “winter clothing.” Fold your clothing inside and put the bins away in the attic or basement. You may need several sets of plastic organizer bins if your spouse or kids are organizing their closets as well. Remember to label with each person’s name.

• Organize your clothing. If you have a lot of clothes, it is wise to come up with some kind of organizational pattern for putting them back in the closet. The easiest way to do this is by color. You can see instantly where your tops, skirts and slacks need to go. Sort by each type of garment first, and then by color within each type category. This makes it so much easier to put your laundry away and know where everything is instantly.

Do you have random items in your closet which are strewn around and cluttering up your floor? You can consolidate these into plastic storage containers as well. These bins are especially great for children’s closets, since children can put their toys away in the bins and keep the floor clear of clutter. This makes it easier to sort and find shoes and may provide room in walk-in closets to actually walk. Getting your closet space organized takes some time and thought, but once you do, you will be able to speed up your morning routine.