How Simple Dollar Tree Labels Can Upgrade Your Closet Storage

If there is one space that seems like it could always benefit from better organization, it's the closet. From experimenting with ways to maximize your bedroom closet's vertical storage to buying expensive specialty hangers and baskets, you can always find a new approach to try to keep your closet tidier. Sometimes, though, going back to the basics with an affordable item is the best solution. For instance, making paper labels to attach to baskets and other items throughout the closet is a simple way to upgrade your storage system.

One of the best parts of using labels is the affordability. Dollar Tree's Jot White String Tags cost only $1.25 for a pack of 60 tags, which may be enough for you to label multiple closets. Simply use the included string, some tape, or a short cut of ribbon to attach the tags to storage containers and items in the closet. This will help you quickly locate whatever item you need, saving you time and potentially money because you will avoid accidentally buying duplicates of things you couldn't find. Plus, you will be able to put things away quickly without fretting about where they will fit, as they will have dedicated spots. Still, labeling is one popular organizing technique that's easy to get wrong, so it's worth noting a few tips to get the most out of using labels in your closets.

Dollar Tree's tags can be used for all sorts of things, but one of their best uses is to help you declutter your closet like a pro and maintain its organization for the long term. They are great for labeling opaque or lidded baskets that you can't immediately glance into to identify the contents. You could also tie them around hangers or small groups of hangers to avoid having to rifle through each hanging item every time you want a specific shirt. Or, use them as notes or reminders about clothing items. For example, you might tag a sweater with a hole, a dress with a stain, or an item you want to return so you don't forget your clothing care plans. 

Paper labels could also be helpful in other closet storage spaces throughout the home, such as a pantry, linen closet, or bathroom closet. However, you may want to make some upgrades if you plan to use them in wet or busy spaces. One of the best ways to protect your tags is to laminate them. If you don't want to spend your time replacing ripped tags, the extra effort might be worth it. All you need to do is write your label, remove the string from the tag, and follow the application instructions for your method of choice. It may involve running it through a laminator, using self-sealing laminating sheets, or just applying clear packing tape around both sides. Then, re-punch a hole where you can tie the string back in place, and you're all set to attach it.