How to Organize Your Utility Closet

Entry #3217, March 6, 2014

Tired of your junky utility closet? Organize your closet in just a few easy steps. You can do this on weekends, holidays or your vacant time. So, say goodbye to the cluttered utility closet you have and welcome a newly organized closet. Check out these easy and effective ways on how to organize your utility closet:

How to Organize Your Utility Closet

1.)    Remove everything

The best way to start this task is to go back from what your utility closet looks like at the beginning – it’s empty. Take all your items inside and place them carefully in a certain area. Make sure that the items you removed will not block your way or accessibility.

Place everything in a certain area

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2.)    Clean your closet

After all your things are removed, wipe off the dirt and vacuum the interior of your closet. You can apply the cleaning agent if you want to remove the smell, in case there’s any.

3.)    Categorize your things

Classify your things according to its type, function and use. This will make it easier for you to identify the location of your things when place in the closet. You can also have them categorize according to their colors.

Categorize your items

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4.)    Collect, Select and Donate

After you classify your things, collect and select the things that you can keep. More often than not, people doing this procedure will find out that there are items that they don’t need or redundant. For items that are functional but not needed, it’s good to donate them to people or organizations. This way, you can free up space and help in the process.

5.)    Label

One if the things that are often taken for granted is the labeling. This may take you some time and efforts, but it will provide you with so much comfort and convenience in the long run. You can easily access your things inside and arrange them in the future.

Labels help keeping everything organized

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Now that you have organized your closet, it will be easier for you to access the things you need inside. Proper organization will also make your things last longer. So, what are you waiting for? Make it a priority to organize your closet this weekend or as soon as you have vacant time.

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