Take everything out of the closet, after you’ve cleaned it out.

Group like items with like items.

Use hangers that can hold several pairs of pants.

Hang belts and ties on a hanging organizer.

Store clothing accessories such as scarves and gloves together in a small clear storage container.

Store sweaters on the top shelf or in clear under bed boxes.

Use the Back of the Door. There are different types of over the door hooks, from single hooks good for robes to over the door shoe organizers.

If you need more space consider adding a second rod to your closet so you have one high and one low.

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