Tips for your seasonal wardrobe change: keep your clothes in top condition

With the arrival of autumn, it's time for the seasonal wardrobe change. If you don’t have a spacious walk-in closet and need to manage a small space, you know how stressful it can be to reorganize your wardrobe every spring and autumn.

However, with the right approach, the wardrobe change can become the perfect opportunity to declutter, get rid of unused clothes, and highlight the pieces you truly love. With our practical tips, you can tackle it stress-free while saving time and space.

What You Need

The key to an effective wardrobe change is organization. Set aside a few hours for this task to ensure you can complete it calmly and thoroughly. Prepare in advance and gather everything you need to make the process easier:

• Boxes and hangers to store and organize your clothes effectively.
• Bags for discarding clothes you no longer wear.
• A lint remover to give your garments a fresh look.
• Disposable garment covers to protect hanging clothes.
• An iron to prepare clothes before storing them.
• Cleaning products to sanitize the inside of your wardrobe.
• Containers and dividers to organize accessories and small items in your closet.

Now, let’s discover how and when to use these tools to keep your clothes in excellent condition and create space intelligently.

1. Completely empty your wardrobe

The first step to a successful wardrobe change is to completely empty every shelf and drawer. Spread an old sheet or cloth over your bed to protect it from dust and place all your clothes from the wardrobe on it. This process not only allows you to see all your garments in one place but also gives you the opportunity to thoroughly clean the interior of your wardrobe.

Emptying everything at once, rather than replacing clothes bit by bit, helps you work more systematically, make a complete assessment of what you own, and plan a more functional arrangement. This way, you can optimize space and ensure that every item is easily accessible.

2. Declutter your wardrobe

After emptying your wardrobe, it’s the perfect time to declutter — get rid of clothes you no longer wear or that no longer fit you. Donating clothes in good condition to a charity is a great way to give them a second life. Alternatively, you can trade them at a swap party with friends or sell them on online platforms dedicated to second-hand clothing. This way, you’ll not only free up space but also turn your clothes into a small source of income or an opportunity to socialize.

As for worn-out clothes and accessories, place them in sealed bags and dispose of them properly. Many municipalities provide dedicated containers at recycling centers for textile recovery.

3. Clean thoroughly

Once your wardrobe is empty, it’s essential to clean the interior thoroughly to ensure your clothes are stored in the best possible condition, avoiding unpleasant odors and mold formation. Take the time to carefully clean every drawer, shelf, and door using products suitable for the material of your wardrobe.

Don’t forget to dry each surface well with a clean cloth to eliminate any traces of moisture. This simple yet effective step helps prevent unpleasant odors and keeps your wardrobe in excellent condition.

4. Store seasonal clothes in your wardrobe

Now that your wardrobe is clean, it’s time to organize the clothes for the new season. Even at this stage, it can be helpful to do a bit more decluttering: carefully review the clothes you’re about to put away and remove anything you won’t wear. Some pieces might not fit as well as they did last year, or perhaps they no longer reflect your style or current trends.

This step allows you to save valuable space and prevents your wardrobe from becoming cluttered with unnecessary items. Discarded clothes can be donated or sold, or if you think you might reuse them in the future, store them in a separate box and set them aside.

5. Store clothes in boxes

Before placing off-season clothes in storage boxes, make sure they are perfectly clean. Some may have accumulated dust or been worn once without being washed. A thorough wash prevents unpleasant odors and keeps your clothes in good condition over time.

Ironing is also essential to optimize space: neatly ironed and folded clothes take up less room and stay in better condition. For ironing large quantities of clothing quickly, an iron like the Girmi ST63 can be helpful. Thanks to its 400 ml tank and gliding soleplate with 91 microholes, it offers optimal steam distribution and is gentle on all types of fabrics.

For clothes that can’t be folded and need to stay hanging, consider refreshing and reviving the fabrics with the Girmi ST92 vertical steam iron. Ready in just 40 seconds, it provides a constant and powerful steam flow and features a removable tank for easy refilling. After ironing, store them protected in garment covers for hangers, which help shield fabrics from dust and moisture, keeping them in excellent condition until their next use.

To restore life to slightly worn fabrics, you can use a lint remover: the Girmi ST11 and Girmi ST12 are both excellent for removing lint and rejuvenating garments. The ST11 operates with batteries, while the ST12 features a rechargeable lithium battery via USB, offering up to two hours of runtime.

In summary, the seasonal wardrobe change can become a moment of order and renewal. With some planning — from cleaning to decluttering — we can organize the wardrobe functionally. Just a few simple steps are enough to approach each season with a clean, organized wardrobe, ready to hold only what we truly need.

Steam iron ST63

Vertical steam iron ST92

Lint remover ST12