It's 9:47 p.m. The dishwasher's running, the last email's sent, and the show you've been meaning to watch is finally queued up. For once, nobody needs anything from you. This is supposed to be the good part. And yet — something is still on. Not loud. Not urgent. Just quietly, stubbornly on, somewhere behind your sternum, refusing to clock out along with everything else.

If you've felt this — the technical absence of tasks that somehow doesn't add up to the feeling of rest — you're not doing rest wrong. You're running into a fairly well-documented quirk of how attention works.

In the late 1920s, a psychologist named Bluma Zeigarnik noticed something odd about waiters: they could recall an order in perfect detail right up until the plates went out, and then the details vanished almost instantly. Unfinished tasks, it turned out, get flagged by the brain as active and worth tracking. Finished ones get filed away and forgotten. The effect that bears her name has held up across nearly a century of follow-up research: an open task is cognitively louder than a closed one, whether or not you're thinking about it on purpose.

More recent research sharpens the picture. The organizational psychologist Sophie Leroy coined the term “attention residue” for what happens when you step away from an unfinished task to do something else — some sliver of your attention doesn't fully make the switch with you. It lingers, quietly taxing whatever comes next. And in Burnout, their book on stress physiology, sisters Emily and Amelia Nagoski make a related case for the body: a stressful event ending doesn't automatically end your body's stress response. The response has to be completed — discharged, in their term — or it just stays switched on.

Line them up and a pattern shows up: your brain and body don't treat “the task is physically over” as the cue to stand down. They're waiting on something closer to a completion signal. Without one, the loop stays open — whether or not there's anything left to do.

Which is probably why so much of what gets called rest doesn't actually deliver it. A bath targets the body. A glass of wine targets the mood. A show holds your attention for exactly as long as it's on. None of them address the open loop directly — so when the feeling doesn't show up, the usual move is to try a bigger version of the same fix. Nicer candles. A longer weekend. A whole vacation, engineered down to the itinerary. The rest escalates while the actual problem — an unresolved loop, not an insufficient ritual — stays exactly where it was.

Here's the part that tends to surprise people who've already started outsourcing their chores: handing off a task is not the same as closing its loop. If you've ever paid someone to do something and still caught yourself thinking about it — did I schedule it, will it get done in time, do I have enough of what I need until then — you've felt this firsthand. The doing left your hands. The deciding didn't.

For most people, the deciding is quieter and smaller than the doing, which is exactly why it's the part that keeps running in the background. It doesn't sound like “I have to do the laundry.” It sounds like three low-grade questions on a loop: Is this worth it? When should I schedule the next one? Do I have enough clean clothes to make it there? None of those questions are hard. They're just never finished — which is precisely the shape of thing Zeigarnik's waiters, Leroy's residue, and the Nagoskis' stress cycle are all, in their own way, describing.

That's the gap Rinse actually closes. Not a better price on the same pickups — the removal of the three questions themselves. No scheduling, because pickups run on a rhythm you set once. No counting bags, because there's no limit to track. No re-deciding whether it's worth it every single cycle, because you already decided that the day you signed up.

Is it worth it?
Obviously.

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Most people asking this are weighing the price of a service against the cost of doing laundry themselves. That second cost is easy to underestimate, because it shows up in hours more than dollars. Add up those hours and, for most busy households, laundry pickup is worth it.

It makes the most sense for people who would rather spend their hours on something other than sorting and folding, and who want the job done reliably. It is not worth it for someone who has the time, an in-unit setup, and does not mind handling it themselves.

And if you do not have in-unit laundry, the comparison changes. Your alternative is the laundromat: hauling everything there, waiting out the machines, then folding and carrying it home. Rinse is a tech-enabled pickup and delivery service that works with vetted local cleaners, so you skip the trip. More on that below.

What doing laundry yourself actually costs

Home laundry feels close to free, since the only thing you actively pay for is detergent. The bill is bigger than that once you count stain remover and dryer sheets, the water and power for repeated cycles, and the wear and eventual repairs on the machines. None of that includes the towels, sheets, and kids' clothes that add to the load count.

The biggest cost is the one that never shows up on a bill, which is the hours you spend on it. In its 2025 American Time Use Survey, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found the average American spent about two hours a day on household activities like cleaning, cooking, and laundry, with 81% of people doing some on any given day. Laundry is one of the tasks that comes back every week inside those two hours.

Is it worth the money?

You are probably weighing the service against what laundry already costs you, and that number is bigger than a box of detergent. Most people already pay for laundry at home: a washer and dryer, or the rent premium for an in-unit setup, plus water, power, and upkeep. A service does not add a brand-new cost so much as swap one you already carry, and it hands back the hours you spend running it.

So compare a service to what laundry costs you now, in money and in time. Add up the hours your household loses to it, then set that against what an hour of your week is worth to you.

A 2017 study, led by Harvard Business School's Ashley Whillans, found that people who spent money on time-saving services reported higher life satisfaction, and a follow-up experiment showed the effect was causal: they were happier after a time-saving purchase than after buying a material thing. The same research adds one caveat worth keeping. The benefit tapers at the highest levels of outsourcing, so the gain comes from removing a real burden, not from handing off everything. In practice, that means picking the recurring chore you dislike most, handing it off, and using the time on something you would rather do.

DIY vs. laundromat vs. pickup

For anyone on shared apartment machines or a laundromat, the cost is higher than it looks. Between the travel, the wait, and the fees, a laundromat is often the most expensive option once you count your time, even when the per-load price seems low.

Rinse Wash & Fold is a flat rate per bag, not per pound, so the price is predictable no matter how full the bag is. A Flex bag holds about a basket of clothes; a Full bag holds two or more. Pickup and delivery is a flat $14.95, and Next-Day Rush is $9.95 if you need it back in 24 hours.

What you're actually paying for

Price is only part of the question; quality is the rest. Anyone can move a bag from one door to another. What matters is what happens to your clothes in between. Rinse works with vetted local Cleaning Partners and trained Valets, and follows a consistent process on every Wash & Fold order, with your choice of scented or hypoallergenic detergent and add-ons like fabric softener or OxiClean if you want them. Every order is backed by the Rinse Guarantee, so if you’re not satisfied with the cleaning of your clothes, we re-clean it at no cost.

Good handling also makes your clothes last. When care keeps a jacket you like in rotation instead of the “donation” pile, cleaning it right keeps it wearable for years.

Who it's most worth it for

Pickup earns its keep fastest if your household:

• Runs multiple loads every week, so the time savings scale with volume
• Includes young kids, athletes, or busy professionals who go through a lot of laundry
• Struggles to stay ahead of towels, bedding, and uniforms
• Relies on shared machines or a laundromat instead of in-unit laundry
• Values a predictable routine over another thing to squeeze into the week

It is especially useful during busy stretches: back-to-school, sports seasons, holidays, or any week where work and family collide.

When it's not worth it

Laundry pickup is not for everyone. If you enjoy doing your own laundry, have an in-unit setup, and are happy with your own results, it is a convenience you do not need. If your week has room in it and the chore does not cost you anything you would rather protect, keep doing it yourself. The break-even is not really about the dollar amount. It comes down to whether the hours and headspace you get back are worth more to you than the cost.

Making it routine, or trying it once

The math improves when it is a routine instead of a one-off, because you stop re-deciding every week. That is what Rinse Go is for. For $14.95 a month, the membership waives the $14.95 pickup and delivery fee and the $9.95 next-day rush fee, drops the order minimum, and lets you book any service as often as you want. Order more than once a month and it pays for itself, so recurring use stops coming with recurring fees.

If you are not sure yet, there is no need to commit to anything recurring. Start with a single wash and fold bag. One order tells you what the turnaround, folding, and communication are actually like before you decide.

So, is it worth it?

The answer depends on you. Add up what laundry costs you now in money and hours, compare it to the monthly price of a service, and be honest about how much you value the time. For most busy households the numbers make the case. If your time is better spent elsewhere and you want your clothes cared for properly, laundry pickup is worth it.

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Below we list the 20 best gifts you can give new moms and dads as they welcome a new member into their family.

1. Meal Delivery Service or Prepaid Grubhub/Doordash/Postmates account

This gift idea is first on our list because it's an option that isn't immediately obvious but can make all the difference to a new parent. This baby shower is probably the last time you're going to see the happy couple well rested for a while. Even for those without newborns, preparing dinner can be overwhelming, so you can imagine how helpful it will be to have food almost magically appear at their front door, a true gift!

There are two ways to go for this gift option. You can find a prepared meal delivery service through Yelp or you can set up food delivery service apps like Grubhub, Postmates, or Doordash with a prepaid credit card. Visa has several options so you can bestow your generous gift with a preset limit that you're comfortable with.

2. Laundry subscription or prepaid gift card

Another daunting chore that you can help new parents avoid is laundry. The average person spends 2+ hours per week washing, folding and putting away their clothes. With a new baby in the house, your new parents will need that time for other important things, like sleep!

Rinse picks up, professionally cleans, folds, and delivers laundry to the new parent's door. Rinse offers Rinse Go, a membership that waives delivery fees, as well as gift cards if you want to give the new family a flat amount that they can use on Wash & Fold, Dry Cleaning, and Hang Dry services. One of the best gifts you can give the soon-to-be parents is the gift of never needing to fold a baby blanket or finding and pairing those tiny little socks!

Rinse is currently available in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Los Angeles, the D.C. Metro Area, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Austin, New Jersey, and Seattle. If the new parents live elsewhere, often local cleaners also offer laundry pickup and delivery services, which will make a huge difference for the expecting family.

3. Date night gift certificates

Another non-baby baby shower gift that will make your loved one's lives easier are gift certificates for a date night. This means you arrange the sitter (if you're comfortable taking care of the baby, it's great to offer your own services) and an activity. It can be a gift basket for a date night in, or an activity out of the house like a dinner and a movie. The important part is to give the new parents space to be together as a couple and recharge during this new and exciting chapter of their lives!

4. Gifts just for Mom

Speaking of recharging, another great gift option is to make sure that the mom-to-be is taken care after the baby comes. Her life is going to all-baby, all-day so making sure she has something fun that's just for her may mean more than you know in the coming months. Mom gift boxes and gift sets or beauty boxes will be a great reminder that she is a valuable and wonderful adult between naps, diaper changes, and feedings.

You may be thinking, these suggestions don't seem very baby-related. Well, that's because these gifts are meant to take care of the parents so they can take care of their new bundle of joy. But, if you are looking for baby-focused gifts, (we can't blame you, they are the cutest) then the next six ideas on this list may be just the thing!

5. Handcrafted gifts

If you are at all creative, one of the best gifts you can give is a thoughtful DIY gift! There is no cuter project than baby-related crafts and here are a handful of our favorites:

• DIY lovey bunny blanket
• DIY sensory hula hoop

If you're no Martha Stewart, that's fine. Meet Etsy, a magical marketplace of artists where you can pick out the sweetest handmade gifts without having to bust out your own hot glue gun.

6. Helpful baby gifts (with a gift receipt)

Maybe you just want some classic baby gifts for the new little angel. If so, here are the favorites from parents and friends in our office. Consider packaging one or more for a thoughtful gift set.

• Wubbanubs: the cutest pacifiers out there. Once the baby is past the age of a pacifier, you just cut the little creature from the binky and you have a little stuffed animal that they can hang onto.
• DockATots: the well-named DockATot is basically a docking station for a baby. It's a portable cozy place for the baby to rest, play, and bond with loved ones.
• Blooming Bath Lotus: this baby bath makes sink baths easy, safe and comfortable for little one. Plus it's almost impossibly adorable.
• Sleepsack Swaddle: this wearable blanket allows babies to feel contained like when they are swaddled but have a bit more mobility.
• Baby Shusher: a shusher is a nearly magical product to help babies fall asleep and stay asleep.

7. Diaper subscription

This may be the most helpful baby gift of them all. You can give the gift of disposable or reusable diapers so it's worth asking your mom-to-be if she has a preference before you pull the trigger. A baby will go through 6-10 diapers in a day, so helping parents with their diaper needs will be a highly appreciated gift.

8. Cute diaper bag

A great baby shower gift is a diaper bag because they are indispensable once the baby arrives. The best part is that they now make very cute versions of diaper bags so new moms and dads can stay stylish even while toting their little one and 25 diapers around town. A diaper bag carries everything a new mother needs so it's one of her most important possessions in the early months of motherhood. Getting a cute and durable diaper bag is always a thoughtful gift.

9. Gifts to create memories

Your loved one's first year as a parent is going to be a blur of sleep deprivation and pure euphoric love. One of the best gifts new parents can receive is one that helps the new family document all of the sweet moments of their baby's first year like a month blanket, memory scrapbook, or month by month frame.

10. Newborn photography session

You know the new mom best so number 10 is a real judgment call. Some moms may absolutely love a newborn photography session because they can have a tangible reminder of this sweet time, but other moms may find a photography session completely useless. If you're unsure, think back to if the mom-to-be took engagement photos. If she did, then you're in business with this gift and Yelp is a great place to find talented photographers that specialize in baby shoots.

11. A baby milestone monthly blanket

A baby milestone monthly blanket is a thoughtful and practical gift that helps new parents capture the growth and development of their baby month by month. These blankets typically feature a grid with numbers representing the months, allowing parents to place the baby on the blanket and mark the current age with a prop or frame. It's a creative way to document the baby's first year, creating precious keepsake photos that can be shared with family and friends. With various designs and themes available, you can choose one that matches the parents' style or nursery décor, making this gift both sentimental and functional.

12. Pajamas for the baby

Soft, cozy pajamas are a staple for any newborn wardrobe, making them an excellent gift for new parents. Look for pajamas made from breathable, hypoallergenic fabrics like organic cotton or bamboo to ensure the baby's comfort. Many pajamas come with practical features like footies to keep little toes warm, snap closures for easy diaper changes, and adorable designs that make them even more special. Given how quickly babies grow, parents will appreciate having extra sets of pajamas on hand, and they'll love dressing their little one in something cute and comfortable.

13. Stretch marks cream

Pregnancy often brings about physical changes, and one of the most common concerns for new moms is stretch marks. A high-quality stretch marks cream can be a thoughtful and much-appreciated gift. These creams are specially formulated with ingredients like shea butter, vitamin E, and hyaluronic acid to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and nourish the skin. By giving this gift, you're not only helping the new mom care for her skin but also offering a small gesture of self-care that can make her feel pampered during a busy and stressful postpartum time.

14. A flower bouquet

A flower bouquet may not be a typical baby gift, but it's a beautiful way to brighten up the home of new parents and add a touch of cheer. Fresh flowers can bring warmth and positivity to the environment, which is especially welcome during the often overwhelming early days of parenthood. Consider selecting a bouquet with flowers that have special meanings, such as lilies for purity or roses for love, to add a deeper layer of sentiment. If you want the gift to last longer, opt for a potted plant or a subscription to a flower delivery service that provides fresh blooms on a regular basis.

15. Back and neck massager with heat

Parenthood can be physically demanding, especially with all the lifting, carrying, and bending involved in caring for a newborn. A back and neck massager with heat is a perfect gift to help new moms unwind and soothe their sore muscles in the postpartum period. These devices offer targeted relief, using a combination of massage nodes and heat therapy to ease tension and promote relaxation. It's a gift that shows you care about their well-being and want to help them find a moment of relaxation amid their busy schedules.

16. A robot vacuum

Keeping the house clean can be a challenge for new parents who are already juggling diaper changes, feedings, and sleepless nights. A robot vacuum is a practical and innovative gift that can be programmed to clean floors on a schedule, navigating around furniture and returning to their charging stations when done. With features like powerful suction, multiple cleaning modes, and compatibility with smart home systems, a robot vacuum can keep the home tidy with minimal effort from the parents, giving them more time to focus on their baby and themselves. Especially if the family is moving into a new home, a robot vacuum is one of the best gift ideas for a housewarming.

17. An ice roller

An ice roller is a versatile tool that offers a refreshing and soothing experience, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for new parents postpartum. This handy device can be used to reduce puffiness, relieve tension headaches, and even soothe skin after sleepless nights. Filled with water or gel, the roller can be stored in the freezer and then rolled over the face and neck for an instant cooling effect. It's a small but luxurious self-care item that can help new parents feel rejuvenated, even when they're running low on sleep.

18. A baby bouncer

A baby bouncer is a lifesaver for new parents who need a safe and comfortable place to put their baby while they take a quick break, do chores, or simply relax for a moment. These bouncers often feature gentle rocking or bouncing motions that help soothe the baby, along with toys, sounds, or vibrations to keep them entertained. Look for a bouncer with adjustable positions, easy portability, and machine-washable fabrics to make it as convenient as possible for the parents. It's a gift that offers both peace of mind and a few extra hands-free moments during a busy day.

19. A blanket doll

A blanket doll, also known as a lovey, is a comforting and cuddly gift that can provide security and warmth to a newborn. These soft toys combine the familiarity of a blanket with the appeal of a plush doll, often becoming a baby's first best friend. Blanket dolls are perfect for nap time, car rides, or just snuggling, helping to soothe and calm the baby. They come in various designs, from animals to simple shapes, allowing you to pick one that fits the baby's personality or nursery theme. It's a sweet and enduring gift that will likely become a cherished keepsake.

20. A nursery bralette

Comfort is key for new moms, and a nursery bralette offers just that. Designed with breastfeeding in mind, these nursing bras are soft, supportive, and easy to use, making them one of the best gift ideas for any new mom's wardrobe. This new mom gift provides easy access for nursing, with features like pull-down cups or front clasps, and are often made from breathable, stretchable fabrics that adapt to changing body shapes. Giving a nursery bralette as a gift shows that you understand the practical needs of new motherhood, while also ensuring that the mom feels comfortable and cared for during this special time.

Make new parents' lives easier with Rinse

When it comes to easing the daily burdens of new parenthood, few services are as helpful as Rinse. Juggling the demands of a newborn leaves little time for household chores, and laundry is often one of the first tasks to pile up. Rinse offers a convenient and reliable solution, ensuring that parents have one less thing to worry about.

Of everything on this list, laundry is one of the first chores to pile up and one of the easiest to hand off. A Rinse gift card lets the family put it toward exactly what they need, and Rinse Go keeps it going after the newborn months. It's one less thing for new parents to think about when attention is in short supply.

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The month of October is all about scary movies, jack o'lanterns, and Halloween costumes. Whether you’re grabbing something from Spirit Halloween or thrifting a costume, we’re all thinking about what we’ll be wearing on October 31st. For some people, though, costumes are on the mind all year long.

In honor of Spooky Season we interviewed Anna Glowacki, a costume designer by trade, to learn about her fantastical world of creating custom costumes year round. Of course, Halloween is the busiest time of the year for Anna but it doesn’t stop there. This costume connoisseur shared insight into everything from design inspiration to textiles to her own care tips. You can hardly call Anna’s costumes DIY, but she certainly made them herself.

Anna Glowacki has been in the costume design industry for almost 18 years. As a little girl, she wanted to be one of two things: a fashion designer or mermaid. She began sewing clothes for her dolls at a very young age and eventually went to college for fashion design. While studying fashion, Anna realized she was drawn to costumes over fashion, as her designs tended to be more conceptual and less “sellable” than typical fashion designs.
"The Garden Party Gal" Photo by April Love Photography

“I’ve always liked the one-of-a-kind-ness of costume design,” says Anna. “The way I can make one or very few of them and not have to worry about mass production. Instead they just have to tell a story on a stage or on a person.”

After designing for theater for several years, Anna found her niche in designing for movement and began working with circus and dance companies. She was soon getting requests from professional clowns, wrestlers, and ballroom dancers.

“Sometimes with theater you have a text or script that you really have to fit into the character. My designs were a bit crazy and wild, so some directors would tell me I was a little too nuts for them. When I started designing for circus and dance shows they were often all about what the performer was wearing. That’s where I started getting more and more inspired.”
"The Queen of Spades" Photo by Andy Marfia Photography

Anna isn’t scared of working with different types of fabrics and textiles. “I’m always into what’s new and interesting,” she says. “I love to see what new fabrics are out there and anything that’s different from what I’ve seen before.”

So what are some of the up-and-coming materials that Anna has noticed at fabric stores? Neoprene (the material used to make wetsuits), stretch leather spandex, and lace with unusual cutouts - to name a few.

“I’ve been seeing different types of lace out there with different cutouts,” says Anna. “Lace used to be just florals but now I’m seeing things like vinyl cutouts on top of lace or different textures and patterns. I recently made a costume for someone where the lace had a branch design on it instead of flowers.”

Anna finds inspiration from everywhere, but especially from nature and animals. When she’s designing for a specific era, she goes beyond just looking at the fashion trends from that time period. “If someone wants to get a 1920s costume made, I won’t just go look at images of 1920s flapper costumes. I’ll go back and look at the decade and the architecture and art deco designs and colors that were used. I try to look at the whole picture.”
"The Ice Queen" Photo by Kirsten Miccoli

Anna has learned plenty of clothing care tips throughout the years behind the scenes. Her nightmare fabric to clean is white spandex or satin. Anna suggests that if you get a stain on these materials, don’t bother trying to spot treat them because the stain will just run down the entire garment. Instead, you need to go ahead and wash the whole thing.

One of Anna’s favorite costume creations of all time is her Viking Ice Queen, a character on stilts that serves food at corporate parties. For this costume, Anna made a giant hoop skirt out of crushed plastic made to look like ice and giant shoulder pieces that appear iced over. She also goes all out on her own Halloween costumes. This year, Anna will be dressed up as an interactive human coloring book. Her costume will feature long kimono sleeves that open up like a book, allowing trick-or-treaters to color in the pattern.

Halloween is all about dressing up in fun outfits that you might not be able to wear on a day-to-day basis. It gives us all a break from our normal wardrobes and is the one night of the year where we can transform into another character. On November 1st we’ll pack our costumes away (read our care tips on how to keep your Halloween outfits fresh), unless you’re Anna Glowaki who will be busy sewing her next big thing.
"The Ice Queen and her Minions" Photo by Kirsten Miccoli

Ever wondered how you should be storing your “nostalgic linens”? (Think heirloom quilts, special jerseys, etc.) We went to Brian Yetwin from Get Organized LA, one of LA’s best celebrity organization experts, to learn exactly how to properly store all those treasured linens that just can’t be parted with.

Nostalgia and memorabilia comes in many forms, including textiles. I’ve seen it all from wedding dresses, grandma’s quilts, armed force uniforms, jerseys, grandpa’s pocket squares, onesies, and even lucky socks from the 1984 Olympics!

When editing and organizing general memorabilia, treasured fabrics are typically found crammed into boxes or used to cushion fragile items. It’s time to give those special foldables the respect they deserve.

Make sure the items are clean, clean, clean!

Get those linens, fabrics, and clothes laundered or dry cleaned. It’s important to properly clean your cherished items before storing them (even if they don’t look dirty), because untreated stains can set in over time and dust/sweat will attract pests that can harm the items.

1.) The importance of removing all stains:

The most dangerous stains are those that dry clear. A white wine stain for example will be invisible for the first couple months but over time the oxidation process will turn that stain to a terrible yellow or brown that even the best cleaner won’t be able to remove.

2.) The importance of removing dust:

Dust can not only attract little critters you’d prefer sayed out of your prized memories, but the dust itself can also slowly cut fibers through friction.

Plastic bins are your friend

When finding a permanent home to store your textiles, use air-tight bins to keep dust and moisture out. Store textiles flat, padding at the points of folds with washed, unused linens like old pillow cases. Antique textiles should stay away from regular tissue as most paper tends to be acidic and can damage your textiles.

Store in a cool, dry place

Now that you’ve properly cleaned and packed your treasured linens, store them in a cool dry place. Moisture is no friend to fabrics over time because it can lead to mold and mildew -- not ideal. Direct light can also be damaging to fabrics, fading them and slowly degrading their fibers. For long-term storage, consider storing these items in the back of the closet or under the bed.

PRO TIP – When storing wedding dresses, use professionals who specifically deal with dresses from that special day. A wedding dress preservationist is different from a typical dry cleaner. They will not only clean your gown but return it in a vacuum sealed bag or box where all of the oxygen has been sucked out and replaced with nitrogen. This extra step is important because it prevents the aging/discoloration that comes from oxidation, which can happen to clothes that have been stored for several years.

That’s it! You’ve smartly preserved your special linens and textiles so you can revisit and share those memories with your loved ones in the future!

As #laundrynerds, Rinse loves all things clothes – including learning how to perfectly organize and store them in your closet. That’s why we went to Brian Yetwin from Get Organized LA, one of LA’s best celebrity organization experts, to get the scoop on how to organize your closet the A-List way.

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First things first – congratulations on deciding to organize your closet. I know it can be daunting but I like to break down a closet revamp into five simple steps to make things easy. The result is an organized closet that’s a breeze to maintain.

1. Empty the Closet: Tighten your laces because I’m about to knock your perfectly laundered socks off. The average person only wears 20% of their clothes 80% of the time. To reach organizational bliss, we have to start by getting an inventory of your clothes by emptying your closet and piling into categories. Pile like with like – one of the goals is to see just how many pairs of skinny jeans you need.
2. Purge: Clothes, shoes, bags, and accessory storage is in high demand, so if an item hasn’t been worn or used in the last year, if it’s out of style, or if it doesn’t fit, it’s time to donate or recycle.
3. Organize: Hang or fold everything by type, color, and season. Do you spend most days in T-shirts? Lucky you! You get to put your T’s front and center. Items you don’t wear as much, but still need or love, should go on higher shelves. I’m looking at you chunky sweaters.
4. Maintain: Now here’s a maintenance no-brainer: Set out your Rinse bags for laundry, dry cleaning, and donations. If you have hanging space galore, have Rinse send it back to you on hangers. More shelves in your closet? Rinse can fold your shirts, sweatshirts, or denim for your own fancy jean bar.

Remember this while organizing your closet - clutter comes with a price. The more stuff we have the more our stuff demands of us. It’s time to focus on what will be gained by shedding clutter. Now go reclaim your closet!

Pro Tip - Ladies

A lot of my gal clients have had a lot of success pulling a friend into the mix for a closet runway show for two. Nothing helps you make fashion decisions faster than a bff without a filter.

Pro Tip – Fellas

Now that you’ve curated your polos and short sleeve collared shirts, let’s make you feel as good as your closet looks. To avoid shoulder spikes from hangers, let Rinse fold your polos. You can get that retail store look in your closet and folding them is perfect for jet-setting – they pack well and the plastic keeps the shirts wrinkle free!

Pro Tip – Kiddos

Kids clothes are small, no eureka moment there. That means there’s space underneath the hang rods for additional shelves or drawers. Unlike adult clothes, you want to keep kids’ clothes low and easy to retrieve. In my business, I’ve found kids are teachable and want to stay organized because less physical clutter means less mental clutter, and that’s a win for growing brains.