How to Clean a Closet in 15 Minutes Per Day
Your messy closet: You’ve been putting off cleaning it out for weeks or maybe even months or years. As the time goes by, the project becomes more and more overwhelming, and by this point, you’re sure it will take a whole weekend (or at least a whole Saturday) to get through all of the clutter. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be like that! You can make great headway working on your closet for just 15 minutes per day. Read on to find out how to achieve this feat without a huge investment of time.
Add It to Your Schedule
Even though you’ll only be dedicating 15 minutes per day to cleaning out your closet, it is important to choose the time that works for you. It might seem like such a small time investment might be easy to fit in whenever you notice that you have a spare quarter-hour, but the reality is that if you don’t have a set time for working, it’s very likely that you won’t get it done at all.
Choosing the best time of day to work on your closet comes down to personal preference and your existing schedule. If you don’t leave very early for work in the morning, immediately before or after your shower might be the best time. This way you aren’t tired and it’s already crossed off your list for the day. On the other hand, many people prefer waiting until after work or after dinner. The danger here is that you will be too tired or too overwhelmed with other chores and tasks. Whatever you choose to do, write it down in your paper planner or set a reminder on your phone so you don’t forget about it.
If scheduling 15 minutes per day seems like more trouble than it’s worth, then you might be better off just knocking out the job as fast as you can on a Saturday.
Find a Place to Keep Your Supplies
- A timer
- Garbage bags
- Boxes
- Laundry baskets of two different colors
- A few shoeboxes or small plastic bins for small items you find in the closet
Set a Timer and Get to Work
Don’t Leave a Mess
Get Your Empty Closet Ready to Organize
Once the closet is empty, it will be time for the fun part: preparing to put everything away! You will want to vacuum and wipe down your shelves and hanging rods. You might decide to paint the walls. Or you can spring for custom closet organizers to come in and renovate your closet into an amazing storage system! If you are in the Fremont area, contact S & S Cabinets for a free in-home consultation appointment. We have all of the closet accessories you need to stay organized after all of your hard work.