Solving the daily battlefield: Six essential items to discard for a clutter-free wardrobe

For many individuals, their wardrobe is a daily battlefield. It's hard to find anything inside, and attempting to grab something fast often leads to further chaos. An additional issue that many struggle with is the strong unpleasant odour emanating from their wardrobe. Commonly, this foul scent is due to bacteria and mites that reside on the clothes and wardrobe shelves. This is often the result of inappropriate clothing storage. Unfortunately, not everyone is aware that the order and quantity of items in a wardrobe greatly affect air circulation and the overall condition of the clothes. So, discover which six items are best to discard from your wardrobe. Undertaking this pruning will result in a more orderly and balanced wardrobe.

To enlarge your wardrobe's capacity, facing the need to discard a few items is inevitable. It's essential if you're aiming for real change and organization. Begin by sorting through your attire, separating anything that no longer fits or appeals to you. Such clothes can be bagged up for charity or sold on online auctions. If any of your clothes are heavily worn or truly dirty, it's advisable to just throw them away.

To achieve more space in your wardrobe, it's critical to consider your shoes. Storing them in your wardrobe can consume valuable space unnecessarily, especially if you keep them in their original cardboard boxes. It's better to place them in the hallway or on a designated rack. If you possess numerous pairs of shoes, you might consider storing them according to the season. Those not appropriate for the current season could be stored in the loft or basement.

If your wardrobe serves as storage not only for clothes but also for various bags, leftover gift-wrapping paper, boxes you think may come in useful one day, and seasonal decorations, you're making a significant error. A wardrobe should solely be used for clothes. Filling it with these additional items only causes clutter and disarray. It's also not the right place to store unwanted gifts or hobby-related equipment such as golf clubs, balls, or yoga mats. To save space in your wardrobe, it's best if you sort your clothes by season.

Beyond sorting clothes, organizing your available space is equally important. So, we're recommending methods to make optimal use of the free space in your wardrobe. Drawer and compartment organizers will be needed for this. As many items as possible, like underwear and accessories, should be placed here. Also, try to take advantage of any remaining space by fitting two clothes rods in your wardrobe. Don't forget about correct folding techniques, which are particularly beneficial for jeans. By doing this, you'll effectively save space in your wardrobe.