Q&A for How to Clean Out Your Closet

If everything is stuffed in, try using a bag and neatly folding or putting things in the bag and it will look neater. You can also use baskets, but it might be hard to fit them in the closet. If you have other stuff in there like toys, books, etc., but those things on shelves or in a storage container under your bed. Also, try to get rid of some stuff. If you haven't worn or looked at something in over a year, toss it!

They should be folded. Hanging is for flowing shirts, button-downs, etc. There should be space in your drawers for t-shirts, sweatshirts, and turtlenecks.

Try helping or teaching her how to. It'll take effort, but kids that age usually like to be helpful. If that doesn't work, divide the closet in half - her side and your side. Use tape to split it down the middle. Ask her to keep her things on her side of the closet, and get a parent/guardian to explain it to her if necessary.

Talk to her. She should understand. Maybe you could have a family yard sale and your whole family could get rid of things they don't need.

Give some away. You must have some stuff in there that you don't play with anymore. Try organizing, too. Put stuffed toys in one bin, hard toys in another, etc. See if you can find some bins that fit under your bed, as this will give you more space in your closet.

Sure, but it's better to get hangers that work with your clothes to keep them from getting wrinkled before you can get to them.

Take out some clothes that you haven't worn in a long time. Throw them away, donate them, or sell them. You can even get new organizers that fit in your closet to keep everything organized.