Organizing your closet is a fun activity that will provide you with a more enjoyable dressing and storage environment. This green guide will give you closet organization ideas and advice on how to re-design and improve your closet space with environmentally sound principles in mind.
If your home is like most, you are not using your closet space effectively. One day of closet organization will pay for itself through the time you save by having all your essential apparel and accessories in the right place when you need them. And, there is nothing better than to have a thoughtfully organized closet with great features.
The first thing you will want to do is determine a desired organization system. When plotting out an organization system, keep in mind which items you will use most frequently. Your system should aim to provide plenty of storage, be visually appealing, and make your most frequently used items easily available.
Most of the products and materials used by professional organizers are available from your local hardware store, however you will always be able to find a wider selection of products online. A hanging closet organizer or a wire closet organizer can be made from a variety of materials. Brainstorm the materials you would like your closet organizers to be made from. If you prefer the natural look, the closet organizer wood you choose will have a big impact on the carbon footprint of your project. Check to see if your retailer sells closet organization systems made from pine, bamboo, or other rapidly renewable materials. Next, ask where the different products you are considering were made. Materials harvested and manufactured close to home will not require as much energy for transportation.
Take inventory of how many garments you have that you would like to have hung on hangers. Using your old hangers as a guide to measure out the approximate length of hanging space is needed. Add about fifteen percent more length to your estimate to leave room for future clothing purchases.
Moths are a problem for many closets. If you have a moth problem, do not use harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals to try and solve your pest problem. Cedar wood is a natural insect repellent and is very effective on typical closet moths. Cedar replant products are widely available and complete
