In our last post, we began the conversation about getting our homes ready, inside and out, for the coming winter. This is the perfect time to get your home deep cleaned and organized before the holidays. This will cut down on your stress and anxiety and help you to enjoy this much slower pace. This post will look at things you can do to be as ready as possible.
Organizational Tips from Our Raleigh Laundromat
We all need time to get some things organized in our homes and the extra time we will be indoors during this season is a great time to tackle projects you have been putting off. Most of us have limited closet space. As you get ready to switch your wardrobe over from summer wear to winter wear cleaning out and organizing closets will be easier. Begin by taking everything out of a closet. Once it is emptied give it a thorough cleaning. Take a look at what the space is lacking. This would be the time to visit a container store to see what you might find to help you organize your clothing better.
A good closet organizational system can give you loads more room. Measure your closet space carefully before shopping so that you know what will fit. Shelving that adjusts, along with shoe organizers and places for your accessories are must have items. Be sure to paint the inside of your closet first if needed.
Baskets, and plastic bins can also help you get more organized. Purchase see thru shoe boxes and then you can stack them to keep them up and out of your way. Baskets can hold sweaters and all of your accessories. Make sure to get a great laundry basket to keep your dirty laundry contained and easily accessed for laundry day.
As you clean out and re-arrange make a box for things to give away, one for throw away, and one for re-homing. Examine your clothing carefully for rips, stains, and other irreparable things and place them in the throw away box. For items you no longer wear or find attractive out these in your giveaway box. Take these to a clothing closet or thrift store immediately. Don’t allow them back in to your closets for any reason. For things that need a new home, figure out where they are best stored.
Once you have your wardrobe under control turn your attention to things that need a cleaning. Winter outerwear that has been stored for many months may need a cleaning before you put them back into service. Check your labels for how to wash and dry them. If they need to be dry cleaned this is the perfect time to drop them off. That colder weather will be here before you know it! Also check your mittens, scarves, and hats. Make sure they are serviceable and clean for the season. Taking proper care of them before storing will help alleviate holes and stains. Many of these can be hand-washed or laundered in the washer on a gentle cycle. Line drying is best so that shrinkage does not occur.
If you are being run ragged, just attempting to keep up with all your extra laundry. Give our Raleigh laundromat, Laundry Express a try! We offer state of the art machine for washing and drying your clothes. We also offer laundry services that include dry cleaning, wash-dry-fold, and stain removal! Don’t get behind on your family’s laundry. We are here to help! Visit Laundry Express soon!
