Determine what direction you'll be working in (I am working Counter-clockwise and top to bottom)Set a clock for 15 minutes or if your closet is in such disarray, limit yourself to touching 15 items!
I will begin on the top shelf and REMOVE all items from a small area (remember you only have 15 minutes or 15 items)
Make a decision
KEEP THE ITEM (Putting it back where it belongs, or place it in the box if it actually belongs in a different location other than the closet).
DONATE THE ITEM (if it is hopelessly beyond repair, is greater than 2 years old and no longer fits, or you just plain hate it*)
CONSIGN THE ITEM (if it is less than 2 years old, *hated items can often be successfully consigned)
REPAIR THE ITEM (needs a button, needs to be dry cleaned or the hem tacked up)
NOT SURE (place these in a box and remove to the basement for at least 3 months or up to 12. If you haven't cracked it open looking for that favorite item, donate the entire container WITHOUT opening) WARNING: If yo open the container you have violated the 5th rule of closet cleaning and will find yourself placing half the items back into the closet, thereby nullifying all your hard work!
Doesn't it feel good? Repeat as necessary until the entire area is completed.
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