It's a lot of initial work, but Kondo claims to have a very high success rate for those willing to put in the time. If you are reorganizing something that was already perfectly fine, then you are wasting valuable time. So you have to separate the two sides of the toe, force them down flat, align the entire rest of the sock with that, and then kind of flatten the heel that will be sticking up on top.
Using this decluttering process will set you up for success. Using bins on shelves is waaay cheaper and will work just as well, explain the Hords. Follow these easy steps and your socks will fit nicely into your drawer and stay in perfect, tidy rows! I’m on the side of folding using socks that retain their natural foot shape. Even if you have a tiny closet, there’s probably a segment of wall somewhere that you are not using but should be.
This way works really well because I have a small closet, it’s helpful to hang things that are the same length together to maximize space. Try to avoid wearing the same pair of shoes two days in a row. We have boys, but the same thing could be done for girls! Lately though, my love of socks has gone a little further and I have to admit that I probably get just a little too much joy out of having all of those beloved socks all lined up and organized in my sock drawer, you know, just so.
If all of this sounds like I’m taking a love of organization just a little too far, then that’s OK. If you’re a sock-folding aficionado like I am, then you’ve probably seen every sock-folding method in the book. 🙂 However, if a super tidy and organized sock drawer sounds like a dream to you, then join me on this train to crazy-sock-organization-ville and let me show you how I fold my socks to get them looking all nicely lined-up like this.
Believe it or not, there’s a right way to fold socks! It’s hard to get motivated when you’re focusing on the hard part - how long it will take, how boring it will be, how tired you are right now… It just gives you that feeling that everything is right in the world. Hopefully, this gives you a good idea of how and how often you should wash everything in your house.
If you find that the item works well with your lifestyle, you wear it often, or it has a purpose, the chances are good that you should keep it. When you are finished going through your clothes, take a look at the pile of items you created of the items you’re not keeping and decide whether to sell, donate or toss each item. If the item was a gift… This way, you can actually see what you have, says Safford.
Enter: clear shoeboxes. They’ll allow you to see your entire collection at once and fight that whole out of sight, out of mind phenomenon, says Safford. Yeah, you’re gonna want to add a shelf or two there, says Safford. If you’re gonna take the time to sort stuff into bins and baskets, you want to make sure that you can, ya know, find what you need when you’re done.
If you don’t enjoy the process, how can you find the motivation to clean and declutter? OK, so maybe you don’t know. Good news: You don’t have to get fancy built-ins just because you need more drawer space. Oh, and it’s way more aesthetically pleasing than just having random shit stacked on your shelves too. It’s also so refreshing to have everything tidy and organized.
The neat freak inside you (yeah, I’m convinced we all have one) is gonna love this tip. That means you’re gonna need to do some labeling. Hit up YouTube for a file-folding tutorial if you need some assistance. Just be sure to measure before you hit the hardware store (or Amazon). That’s because when you’re picking out your outfit, you’re usually thinking about the style and occasion you’re dressing for first, not the color, says Safford.
🙂 OK, you may think I’m more than just a little crazy for this, but hear me out. When it comes to clothes, many of us probably have more than we actually need. On a practical level, they can also help separate your stuff and keep it more organized, says Safford. Even if they’re all plastic, having hangers that are uniform is “an instant face-lift,” says Safford. If you’re pressed for space, opt for slim hangers like these velvet ones.
Do velvet hangers leave shoulder marks? Like, just look how gorgina the leggings drawer in this TikTok looks when she’s done. Get some adjustable drawer dividers and boom, even your half-assed folding looks neater. If you do it right, it looks pretty cute too. If you reach for your tie-dye hoodies on a daily basis, it makes no sense to have them hanging in the back of your closet, duh.
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