{"id":98871,"date":"2019-10-02T15:51:23","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T19:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=98871"},"modified":"2019-10-03T16:33:09","modified_gmt":"2019-10-03T20:33:09","slug":"how-to-organize-a-linen-closet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/how-to-organize-a-linen-closet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Organize a Linen Closet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Linen closets can be\nlargely forgotten in the rush of fall cleaning or a Marie Kondo-inspired purge.\nThey can easily overflow and grow mold thanks to fluxes in humidity and\ntemperature. As a result of their isolation, they can be viewed as a last\nresort for discarded but pricey beauty items or threadbare sheets and towels.\nTake the following steps to create a linen closet that holds everything in\nperfect organization. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empty and clean<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Closets can seem like black\nholes. They\u2019re able to store and hide linens and more, but this also means out\nof sight, out of mind. Lay all items on a bed or sofa. Vacuum the shelves,\nfloor and ceiling. Mix your favorite cleanser or use an all-purpose one to\nspray each shelf. Be mindful of using enough product in the corners. Spray and\nwipe with a microfiber rag. Once dry, consider adding shelf liners – acid-free\nones are preferred. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sort and purge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Begin by grouping like\nitems together. Start with blankets and pillows. Move on to towels and bed\nlinens. Once done, evaluate which linens need their walking papers. Toss those\nthat are torn or stained. Any item with stretched-out elastic should also go.\nIt\u2019s tempting to think of repairing or cleaning items, but it may be best to\npurge them if you cannot do so within a week. Look at how many of each sheet\nsize you have. Aim for three sets of linens per bed and four sets of towels and\nface cloths per person. Keep two or three extra sets of each for guests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shelve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bulky items such as blankets\nand pillows should go on the top shelf. Seasonal items such as beach towels and\nfestive tablecloths should go in the back or top of the closet. Place towels\nfront and center for easy access. Fold them in thirds lengthwise and then into\na rectangle. Place edges toward the back for a neater look. In a more compact\nspace, roll towels and tie a ribbon around sheet sets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Label<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Linen closets may also be a\nspace that holds quite a few toiletries for the whole family. Bins are a great\nway to bring pops of color and label items. Each family member can have their\nown bin. For a rainy-day project, let little ones decorate their containers.\nSmall items, such as travel-size toiletries and cleaning supplies, can be\ngrouped or divided into shampoo, conditioner, body wash and sunscreen by type.\nThe same applies for beauty products and wipes. \n\nThe best way to deal with clutter is to prevent it. Organize your linen\ncloset with these tips.\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"