Why Your Closet NEEDS a Hanger Zone
When my hanger zone looks like this, what does it mean? It either signals it’s time to do laundry or time to hang clothes back up. You might not have a “warning system” to alert you when your laundry needs attention, but I have two systems. Today, the empty hangers in my closet made me think it was laundry time, but I just needed to put away my clean clothes.
You might not have a ‘warning system’ to alert you about laundry needs, but I have two. Today, I noticed all the hangers in my closet and thought, ‘Hmm, time to do laundry.’ But then I remembered, I just did laundry. Must be time to put away my clothes.”
People often remark, “Your house must be so neat.” While I keep clutter to a minimum by not accumulating excess stuff, I admit I’m somewhat messy. My mornings often involve trying on different outfits and not always hanging them back up due to time constraints. Throughout the week, coats and sweaters often end up on chair backs or the coat rack instead of being returned to the closet immediately.
What’s your “warning system”? If you don’t have one, you might find yourself shopping for more clothes when you run out of things to wear. This exacerbates the issue of a cluttered closet. To understand more about this cycle, consider reading my blog post on why buying more clothes doesn’t always solve wardrobe deficiencies.
That’s why I love my hanger zone. It serves so many functions: 1)it’s a dedicated place to corral my hangers 2) my hangers are collected throughout the week and added to the hanger zone (As I make my decisions about what to wear, I add the hanger to the zone) 3) all or most of my hangers are ready for use when it’s time to do laundry 4) it’s my “warning system” when my back up system has failed
That’s it! What’s your system? Go to the Katy Home Organizer Facebook page and comment on this post. I’d love to hear about your “warning system”!
