5 Easy Ways to Get Organized in 5 Minutes, According to the Pros Celebs Rely On

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1. Slim Down Your Wallet

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Then, take everything out of your wallet and “add back in only the things you can’t live without, like your ID and credit card,” adds theStraighten Up By Janelle founder, who has organized for Jordyn Woods, Dixie D’Amelio and more.

02of 052. Swap Out Mismatched HangersRia Safford/instagram"Streamlining your hangers provides a cleaner look and keeps your clothing at a uniform height" in your closet, says Ría Safford ofRíOrganize,who has organized for Paris Hilton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and more. “When hangers are mismatched, it will always give the illusion of clutter.“She suggests velvet, nonslip hangers, which “hug those silky blouses.”

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2. Swap Out Mismatched Hangers

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“Streamlining your hangers provides a cleaner look and keeps your clothing at a uniform height” in your closet, says Ría Safford ofRíOrganize,who has organized for Paris Hilton, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and more. “When hangers are mismatched, it will always give the illusion of clutter.”

She suggests velvet, nonslip hangers, which “hug those silky blouses.”

03of 053. Find All the Socks Your Washer AteGettyYour missing socks may not be gone for good! Check inside the gasket of your washing machine. “It’s the felt or rubber lip in the rim near the door, and small items often get stuck behind it,” says Jen Robin, founder ofLife in Jeneral,who has organized for Kristen Bell, Lauren Bushnell Lane and more. That pile of sad single socks in your drawer will thank you.“To prevent any more small pieces being lost in the gasket, try incorporating mesh bags into your laundry routine,” suggests Robin, who recently authoredLife in Jeneral: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most.

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3. Find All the Socks Your Washer Ate

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Your missing socks may not be gone for good! Check inside the gasket of your washing machine. “It’s the felt or rubber lip in the rim near the door, and small items often get stuck behind it,” says Jen Robin, founder ofLife in Jeneral,who has organized for Kristen Bell, Lauren Bushnell Lane and more. That pile of sad single socks in your drawer will thank you.

“To prevent any more small pieces being lost in the gasket, try incorporating mesh bags into your laundry routine,” suggests Robin, who recently authoredLife in Jeneral: A Joyful Guide to Organizing Your Home and Creating the Space for What Matters Most.

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4. Set Up Autopay for Monthly Bills

While you’re at it, set up paperless billing to reduce the amount of mail you need to open — and tidy up!

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5. Replace Old Spices

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Spices lose their kick over time. “When organizing your pantry, check expiration dates every six months,” says Ryen Toft, founder ofSimply Luxe,who has organized for Christina Haack, Hannah Godwin and more. Dried whole spices (like cloves and peppercorns) have a shelf life of 3 to 4 years, ground spices last 2 to 4 years, and ground or leafy herbs should be tossed after 1 to 2 years.

source: people.com