Here’s what professional organizers throw away every spring.

After that, it all gets donated back out into the community."

Then, replace what you need accordingly.

Placing hats in labeled bins in the closet

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Want more cleaning and organizing tips?

It’s time to give those tight or itchy sweaters a new purpose in life.

As a bonus, this will alsomake room in your closetfor any warmer-weather clothes you’ve been stowing away.

Person putting back shoes in a basket on the top shelf of the closet

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We often buy these items with the best intentions and goals in mind.

“Switching out the sweets for healthier options and fresh seasonal food helps me make better nutritional choices.”

Old Water Bottles

Most of us have succumbed to a water bottle trend or two.

Deciding on how the closet will be organized

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Over-the-door pantry organizer holding staples

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Basket of cleaning supplies, including sponge, microfiber cloth, brushes, and spray bottle

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