🧺 Wardrobe Organizers: Stuff You Should Know
Wardrobe organizers are just things that help you shove more stuff in your closet and keep it kinda neat. Think hanging shelves and drawer dividers—they turn messy closets into spaces where you can actually find your stuff.
🧩 Kinds of Closet Organizers
1. Hanging Things
Hanging Shelves: Soft shelves that hang from the rod. Good for shirts or pants.
Hanging Shoe Racks: Special hangers just for shoes.
Accessory Hangers: For belts, scarves, and whatnot.
2. Drawer Dividers
Adjustable Things: You put these in drawers to make sections for socks, underwear, etc.
Inserts With Spots: Good for jewelry.
3. Bins and Boxes
Open Bins: For stuff you fold, like shirts.
Boxes With Lids: Good for things you don't use much or out-of-season clothes.
4. Under-Shelf Baskets
Baskets that clip onto shelves. Extra storage!
5. Bags (Normal and Vacuum)
Zipper Bags: Great for storing clothes under your bed.
Vacuum Bags: Suck the air out of bulky stuff to save room.
6. Shoe Helpers
Over-the-Door Shoe Holders: Pockets for shoes.
Shoe Boxes: Stackable boxes so you can see your shoes.
7. Clothing Racks
Double Rod Things: More room to hang clothes.
Garment Racks: For when your closet is too full.
8. Hooks
Wall Hooks: For bags or hats.
Skinny Hangers: Let you stack more clothes.
9. Drawers
You can get whole systems to redo your closet with drawers and shelves.
10. Labels
Stick these on bins and drawers so you know what's inside.
🧵 What They're Made Of
Fabric (Canvas, Polyester): Light, folds up easy.
Plastic (Acrylic, Polypropylene, PVC): Lasts a while, see-through.
Metal (Steel, Coated Iron): Sturdy, for racks and hooks.
Wood : For drawers.
Mesh: Lets air flow through.
📏 Sizes
They come in all sizes. Here are some typical ones:
Hanging Shelves: About a foot wide, a little deeper, and a few feet tall.
Drawer Things: About a foot to a foot and a half wide.
Storage Boxes: Under two feet wide and deep.
Over-Door Racks: Created for normal doors.
Measure your closet before you buy anything!
🧽 How to Clean Them
Fabric: Vacuum or wipe with a wet cloth.
Plastic: Wipe with a cloth and soap.
Metal: Wipe with a dry cloth.
Wood: Dust it.
📦 Tips for What to Put Where
Use vacuum bags for winter clothes in the summer.
Put similar stuff together.
Put things you don't use much up high.
Label everything.
🧠 Where to Put What
Item Type Thing to Use
Socks/Underwear Drawer things or fabric bins
Belts & Scarves Hooks
Jewelry Drawer dividers
Sweaters/Jeans Shelf bins or boxes
Shoes Over-the-door racks
Bags & Purses Shelf dividers
Seasonal Clothes Vacuum bags
🔨 DIY Closet Tricks
Cover cardboard boxes with fabric to make bins.
Use shower rings on hangers for scarves.
Put pegboards on closet doors for small stuff.
Add rods for more hanging space.
🏠 Where to Use These Things
Closets
Under Beds
Dressers
Entryways
Kids’ Rooms
Guest Rooms
Laundry Rooms
🧳 For Traveling
Packing Cubes: Keep clothes squished and sorted.
Toiletry Kits: For shampoo and stuff.
Garment Bags: Keep clothes from wrinkling.
Shoe Bags: Keep shoes away from clean clothes.
♻️ Green Stuff
Get organizers made from recycled stuff, bamboo, or cotton.
Look for things that can be reused.
Don't use plastic if you don't have to.
📋 Before You Buy
Measure your closet.
List what you have to put away.
Think about what you need to get to often.
Get stuff that will last and is easy to clean.
Think about getting stackable stuff.
✅ Why Bother?
More space
Less clutter
Easier to see what you have
Easier to clean
Easier to switch clothes for the season
Looks nicer
Wardrobe organizers are just things that help you shove more stuff in your closet and keep it kinda neat. Think hanging shelves and drawer dividers—they turn messy closets into spaces where you can actually find your stuff.
🧩 Kinds of Closet Organizers
1. Hanging Things
Hanging Shelves: Soft shelves that hang from the rod. Good for shirts or pants.
Hanging Shoe Racks: Special hangers just for shoes.
Accessory Hangers: For belts, scarves, and whatnot.
2. Drawer Dividers
Adjustable Things: You put these in drawers to make sections for socks, underwear, etc.
Inserts With Spots: Good for jewelry.
3. Bins and Boxes
Open Bins: For stuff you fold, like shirts.
Boxes With Lids: Good for things you don't use much or out-of-season clothes.
4. Under-Shelf Baskets
Baskets that clip onto shelves. Extra storage!
5. Bags (Normal and Vacuum)
Zipper Bags: Great for storing clothes under your bed.
Vacuum Bags: Suck the air out of bulky stuff to save room.
6. Shoe Helpers
Over-the-Door Shoe Holders: Pockets for shoes.
Shoe Boxes: Stackable boxes so you can see your shoes.
7. Clothing Racks
Double Rod Things: More room to hang clothes.
Garment Racks: For when your closet is too full.
8. Hooks
Wall Hooks: For bags or hats.
Skinny Hangers: Let you stack more clothes.
9. Drawers
You can get whole systems to redo your closet with drawers and shelves.
10. Labels
Stick these on bins and drawers so you know what's inside.
🧵 What They're Made Of
Fabric (Canvas, Polyester): Light, folds up easy.
Plastic (Acrylic, Polypropylene, PVC): Lasts a while, see-through.
Metal (Steel, Coated Iron): Sturdy, for racks and hooks.
Wood : For drawers.
Mesh: Lets air flow through.
📏 Sizes
They come in all sizes. Here are some typical ones:
Hanging Shelves: About a foot wide, a little deeper, and a few feet tall.
Drawer Things: About a foot to a foot and a half wide.
Storage Boxes: Under two feet wide and deep.
Over-Door Racks: Created for normal doors.
Measure your closet before you buy anything!
🧽 How to Clean Them
Fabric: Vacuum or wipe with a wet cloth.
Plastic: Wipe with a cloth and soap.
Metal: Wipe with a dry cloth.
Wood: Dust it.
📦 Tips for What to Put Where
Use vacuum bags for winter clothes in the summer.
Put similar stuff together.
Put things you don't use much up high.
Label everything.
🧠 Where to Put What
Item Type Thing to Use
Socks/Underwear Drawer things or fabric bins
Belts & Scarves Hooks
Jewelry Drawer dividers
Sweaters/Jeans Shelf bins or boxes
Shoes Over-the-door racks
Bags & Purses Shelf dividers
Seasonal Clothes Vacuum bags
🔨 DIY Closet Tricks
Cover cardboard boxes with fabric to make bins.
Use shower rings on hangers for scarves.
Put pegboards on closet doors for small stuff.
Add rods for more hanging space.
🏠 Where to Use These Things
Closets
Under Beds
Dressers
Entryways
Kids’ Rooms
Guest Rooms
Laundry Rooms
🧳 For Traveling
Packing Cubes: Keep clothes squished and sorted.
Toiletry Kits: For shampoo and stuff.
Garment Bags: Keep clothes from wrinkling.
Shoe Bags: Keep shoes away from clean clothes.
♻️ Green Stuff
Get organizers made from recycled stuff, bamboo, or cotton.
Look for things that can be reused.
Don't use plastic if you don't have to.
📋 Before You Buy
Measure your closet.
List what you have to put away.
Think about what you need to get to often.
Get stuff that will last and is easy to clean.
Think about getting stackable stuff.
✅ Why Bother?
More space
Less clutter
Easier to see what you have
Easier to clean
Easier to switch clothes for the season
Looks nicer