Written by Hannah Boothe

The practice of cleaning out your closet can continue year after year. The benefits are many; the literal clearing out of years’ worth of bad hair days, outdated clothing, bags you haven’t used in a while, and things that don’t make sense any longer. You will save time and money by continuously taking care of this task.

1. Getting Rid of the Unnecessary

One of the great things about cleaning out your closet each year is that you can send what you don’t need to charity or reuse it by passing it on to a friend. The money that you pay for the donation is then tax-deductible. It doesn’t make sense to keep old clothes you don’t wear in your closet anymore, as they fill up space and add to the clutter. Old clothes can also be passed on to a friend if the person doesn’t want them anymore.

2. Save Money on Cleaning

When you start cleaning out your closet each year, it helps you save money on other things like cleaners. You’ll be able to get rid of the years’ dust that has accumulated and enjoy a deeper clean. This will save you time and money in the long run.

3. Closet Organization

As you get rid of clothes that no longer fit, it becomes much easier to organize your closet as you only have a small handful of items. This is a fine line between organization and clutter, but with less clutter in your closet and more things labeled, you can move faster when choosing what to wear each day.

4. You’ll Clear Your Mind for The New Year

During the holidays, it’s hard to get focused. You’re often on the run between family functions, parties, and other happenings. Your closet is the last thing you want to worry about. When you clean it out, it will be nice and easy to get rid of winter clothes you won’t wear next year or items because they’re just a bit too old-fashioned for your tastes. This clears your mind so New Year’s Eve can be memorable instead of mundane.

5. You’ll Enjoy a Much Cleaner Home

The great thing about cleaning out your closet is that you can skip the normal process of dusting, vacuuming and scrubbing, and scrubbing. You also don’t have terrible smells lingering in the air for days as you clean your house for the holidays.

6. You Can Buy More Shopping

After clearing out old clothes, you will budget for getting new ones. You should be able to find some great deals on clothes that you want or need to wear. You may even be able to buy something you haven’t had your eye on for a while. You get new clothes and great deals, and your closet gets cleaned out of bad fashion choices.

7. Get Rid of The Clutter

The hardest part of organizing is getting started. Trying to do it all at once can leave you feeling overwhelmed and like you’ll never finish. Taking small steps can help you get organized in a short amount of time. You must also remember to reward yourself after each item you put into a donation bag or box. This will keep your motivation up and prevent your mind from wandering away from the task.

8. Helping Others

You can help others by donating unwanted items, too. You’ll be surprised how many people need new clothes. You won’t have to worry about making the donations yourself, but you can be sure they will get there in one piece and be appreciated.

9. Developing A Sense of Style

One of the best parts of cleaning out your closet is that you’ll develop an eye for fashion. You’ll begin to see what you like and dislike and be able to purchase those items at a much more reasonable price than if you had to buy them all over again. If you’re not inclined towards this shopping, it’s still very useful as it provides some interesting wardrobe options. There are varieties of fabrics you can choose from, including linen and cotton clothes.

Conclusion

It would help if you cleaned out your closet because it would save you time, money, and headaches. You’ll also be able to focus on the most important things during the holidays and New Year. With less stress about your fashion choices, you can focus on family, friends, and the various other seasonal celebrations.

Nancy Mangano is an American beauty/fashion/style influencer, fashion journalist, screenwriter and author of the Natalie North murder mystery book series. Visit Nancy on her global online fashion/style/beauty magazine Strutting in Style! at https://www.nancymariemangano.com, her Facebook page Nancy Mangano at  https://www.facebook.com/nancymmangano/  Twitter @https://twitter.com/nancymangano and her author website http://www.nancymangano.com