Key takeaways
- Start by hanging every hanger backward.
- Turn a hanger the normal way after you wear the item.
- After a year, donate anything still facing backward.
- Donated clothing helps families find affordable options.
Closet World asked Twitter and Facebook users on June 27, 2011 to share some organizing tips. Here is our featured Twitter Mention about organization.
@ClosetWorldCA Hang all your hangers backwards to start. At the end of a year whatever is still facing backwards (never worn) gets donated.
From @organizingwithe
This is a great tip, because in one year you might be amazed to find how many clothes you could be donating to Goodwill or Salvation Army. People in need are benefiting from used clothes at a reasonable price so that low income families can afford clothes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the backward hanger trick?
Turn every hanger in your closet backward. After you wear an item, hang it back facing the normal direction. At the end of a year, the hangers still facing backward show clothes you never wore.
What should I do with clothes I haven't worn in a year?
Donate them to organizations such as Goodwill or the Salvation Army. Gently used clothing helps families find affordable clothes, and you gain space for the pieces you actually wear.
How long should I run the hanger trick?
A full year works well because it covers every season. Shorter tests of a few months can also help, but a year gives you a clear picture of what you truly wear.
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