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Last updated on December 24th, 2022 at 05:16 pm
Have you ever wondered why bedding and towels go on sale in January? Traditionally it’s called a “white sale” since it used to be only white linens that would go on sale. Nowadays it’s everything. (There’s a fun fact that you will never need…unless it’s the million-dollar question. Then you will be glad I told you.)
But before you head to the department store to look for a new comforter, don’t forget to check that your linen closet isn’t already overstocked. Since you’re probably doing some decluttering this January anyway, you may as well go through your bedding and towels.
It’s funny how a cluttered cabinet or closet, despite being behind a closed door, can still make your brain want to declutter. I decluttered my linen cabinet last year using the KonMari Method and a little bit of logical thinking. Since then my cabinet has stayed organized and it’s taken a load off my brain.
The point is your linen cabinet does not need to be a difficult thing to organize. It tends to build up with blankets, sheets, pillows, and towels we don’t need.
Simply put, remove what you’re not using so you have an efficient, organized linen closet.
Declutter
01. Take everything out
Since linens tend to wear down over time, it’s a good idea to take everything out so you can assess each item. Do the sheets have holes in them? Are the towels worn out?
02. Be realistic
How many items are you hanging on to “just in case?” Do you often have overnight guests or is it a distant dream? Do you even have a guest room?
The only overnight guest we’ve had is my 5-year-old cousin, and he slept in a sleeping bag on the floor.
I’ve decided that if we ever have someone stay over we will borrow an air mattress and use our extra master bedroom sheets. I could probably borrow extra blankets and pillows from my mom, and if not, I’ll buy some when I have real-life overnight guests.
03. Be logical
Do you wash your sheets the same day you change them? Can you get away with one or two sets per bed? How many towels does each person need? Personally, we wash our bath towels once every two to three uses since we’re technically clean when we use them. This eliminates the number of towels we need to store and keeps the laundry pile to a minimum.
Organize
01. Group by category or by room
It may make sense to group your items by category:
- Sheets
- Extra Blankets
- Pillows
- Bath Towels
- Beach towels
Maybe it makes more sense to organize your linen cabinet by room:
- Master Bedroom
- Kids Bedroom
- Crib
- Guest Bedroom
- Bathrooms
Or mix it up by doing a little bit of both. Here’s how I’ve got it organized:
- Master Bedroom
- Kids Bedroom/crib
- Beach towels
- Extra blankets
02. Use baskets to keep it organized
I store my linens in cube bins
Amazon has lots of affordable options for cube bins as well. Find them here:
Result: An organized, efficient linen closet
This new year, get your linen closet in shape. Remove what you don’t need by taking everything out and thinking realistically and logically. Keep it organized with baskets labeled by category or room. Clear out the clutter that is making you crazy and enjoy the bliss of an organized linen closet.
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