Even though it gets put to use every single day, it can be easy to neglect your walk-in closet when the time comes for a good old-fashioned deep cleaning. All it takes is a little planning to develop your own effective method of home organization, though, leaving you with an attractive and thoughtful space you can take pride in on a daily basis. If you've been putting your cleaning duties to the wayside, here's a brief overview that will make your walk-in closet shine.

A Guide to Deep Cleaning Closets

The Key to Organization

Before you clean the interior of the closet itself, you have to do something about all those clothes. Whether you have too many or you just haven't figured out a great system for organizing it all, there's always something that can be done in this area. To make this process easier and more fruitful in the long-term, you should always start by going through your clothes and deciding what you really need. If you never wear it, or if you forgot you even owned it, chances are good that it's safe to get rid of it.

After sorting through the items you'll be discarding or donating, it's time to separate everything into appropriate piles and put together a game plan for reorganization. Don't start moving shoes, outfits, and accessories back where they belong just yet, though. With the clothes out of the way, the true deep-cleaning project begins.

Giving Your Closet the Cleaning It Deserves

Start with a general spot cleaning throughout the closet, vacuuming and wiping down shelves, drawers, and any cabinet doors inside with a microfiber cloth. This is the best way to get the minor dust and dirt out of the way, so you can pinpoint problem areas on shelves or on the flooring below. Household cleaners should be able to handle the surfaces but be wary of any solution or tools that are abrasive or unsuitable for the material in question.

This is also a good opportunity to air the closet out and look into deodorizing it. Vinegar is a great homemade solution for clearing out lingering odors, and baking soda will work wonders on carpets. This may add up to a lot of work for one deep-cleaning session, depending on how long it's been, but let it be a lesson. Create a monthly, or even seasonal, schedule for routine closet cleaning and yours will stay in pristine condition all year round.

Your closet deserves just as much love as the clothes you keep within it. That's why residents throughout the Tri-State area have been calling upon the expertise of Cincinnati Closets® for the last 25 years. This locally-owned and -operated company specializes in custom closets and other essential home organization projects, leaving clients with the walk-in and reach-in closets of their dreams. Head to their website to see a sample of some of their unique and beautiful walk-in closet designs, and call them at (513) 631-7939 to get organized today.