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Dear EWWO,

 In the past few months I have noticed that my bedroom closet has turned into more of a storage area. My clothes are hidden behind boxes and other items.  I just can’t keep it clean because I don’t understand what to NOT put in there. I know it seems like a simple enough question, but having a walk in closet is becoming more annoying than exciting.

                                                                                     Jane R.

                                                                                  Marietta, Ga

 Dear Jane ,

My rules on what should be in a bedroom closet are very bare minimum:

1. In season clothes you are currently wearing including tops, jeans, underwear et
2. Labeled plastic storage Containers for out of season clothes (if no space is available in another closet)
3. Linen for your bed
4. Shoes you currently wear, placed neatly on a shoe rack or on built in shelves
5. Hats, if neatly placed in hatboxes or displayed on shelves neatly
6. Good quality extra Hangers

That’s it.

Yes that’s it. Doesn’t seem like a lot does it? Well here are some of the things that should never be stored in a bedroom closet.

• Boxes- The items in tese should be placed in clear storage containers and labeled. Then put into a storage area or cloeset.
  
• Clothes you never wear- If you have clothes that you simply never wear there is no use in keeping them another day! Donate any clothing items you have not worn in a year or more.
  
• Photo Albums & Cards- If you use these items for scrapbooking they should be stored where you actually use them, in an office or desk area. These items should also be stored in storage containers and labeled.
  
• Those old dry cleaner hangers- I know, I know. I have heard it all when it comes to why people keep these around. But the truth is they are not good for your clothes and they are just plain unattractive! Invest in some good quality plastic hangers for your closet and or wooden hangers for your suits and dresses.

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For more tips on keeping your bedroom closet organized, visit this weeks recommended link !

http://www.msstate.edu/web/news/nycu/closet.htm