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Moving • Senior Housing • October 17, 2024

Decluttering? Start with linen closet

by Eugene "Jim" Hills
Image of clothing to keep and to donate
Image of clothing to keep and to donate

Going through clothes and closets now can help when it comes to move.

Decluttering your existing home can be good preparation for actually making a move to new living situtaion.

Knowing where to start can be daunting, but if you’re working on decluttering, here’s a tip: Take a look at your linen closet.

Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate numerous bedding sets, sheets, blankets, towels and comforters. Are they all still needed? Just because you have room now doesn’t mean there will be space in a new home.

Here are some tips to help decide what to keep and what to let go:

  • Keep only 2-3 sets of sheets per bed for easy rotation (one on the bed, one in the wash, and one as a backup or seasonal option)
  • Assess the bedding: Are these sheets or blankets still comfortable, in good condition, and used regularly?
  • Ask family members if they want any of the bedding or sheet sets.
  • Donate gently used bedding to local shelters, thrift stores, or charities to help someone in need.

Decluttering now will free up space and make future moves more manageable. Here are more decluttering and organizing tips from Senior Lifestyle Magazine.

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