These are just a few signs that you’re overdue for a major cleanout, professional organizers say.

This can also be a good time to start to implement a one-in, one-out rule for clothing items.

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Front view of an organized closet with the doors open

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If this describes you, take it as a sign to engage in some serious purging and organizing.

There’s no point in spending time and money moving clothing that you never wear to a new locale.

overstuffed closet

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Clothing items categorized in bins on the floor

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Closeup of velvet hangers in a closet

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Placing off-season items in labeled bins

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Swedish death cleaning in progress showing different containers for donations, keepsakes, and giveaway items

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