12 Amazon Solutions To Help Eliminate Unwanted Closet Clutter

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There's nothing worse than a cluttered, disorganized closet. Is there? Okay, maybe there is. But still, when you're rushing to find an outfit to suit the weather that wasn't forecast, you could be forgiven for thinking that's the case. Fortunately, it's actually quite easy to keep on top of clutter. And no, you don't need custom shelves in order to organize your closet. Instead, you may just need one or two choice items from home retailers like Amazon in order to end the war in your wardrobe.

In the guide below, you'll find several such products. We've curated just 12 of the countless closet clutter solutions currently listed on Amazon for storage savvy homeowners who believe their systems lack structure. There are hangers for tops, belts, and bottoms, plus some ways to achieve zen via zonal storage. There are ways to maximize your closet's vertical storage space, and if you're struggling to contain your cap collection, there are some smart ideas to help with those, too. We've identified who each product is likely to suit best, and to help you choose, we've also highlighted some real-world feedback from the reviews that show just how useful they can be.

While Zober's 6-tier Skirt Hangers with Clips are labeled as a solution to store skirts, reviews suggest that they could also be used for other garments. The product itself is a cascading-style hanger with six tiers, each with clips to hold your clothes in place. It takes up less space on the rail than individual, regular hangers. It's also useful for keeping items hung and without creases, which tend to occur in clothes when they're folded or draped over a hanger.

Back to those reviews, these hangers have received more than 20,000 to date, achieving an impressive overall rating of 4.7 stars. As for why, it boils down to those aforementioned space-saving traits, along with a good degree of versatility — particularly in smaller closets. "These work great for small closets where space needs to be optimized!" said one buyer. Another user praised them for helping them store their child's pants, explaining that they're strong, and one buyer said that they can also be used for heavier garments, like jeans. In their own words, "Very convenient! Saves space and keeps me organized."

For larger closets with decent shelving space to play with, you can keep things tidy with a few simple baskets or storage bins. These closet organizers from SNSLXH feature an in-tray style design, but each has enough depth to stack several shirts, jumpers, or even towels. It comes as a set of five for $37.98, and while they can be stacked vertically, you can also use them to take advantage of your closet's unused real estate, like the floor. And in case you don't need to use them all straight away, they fold flat, which makes them easier to store without soaking up excess space.

Now, as for how buyers have put them to use, it varies. One user, who said "These are just what I needed for my sweaters," added that they were easy to put together and just the right size for their closet. Another, who bought them to declutter their towels, described them as a "Game changer." They added that they're sturdy, stackable, and that they've helped them to finally restore order to their closet. Not only that, but as they put it, "I loved them so much I ordered more to organize other closets."

Using a hanger to store your pants can save them from creasing, which is handy for those that you wear to work or on smarter occasions. JUUBAOOPN's Closet Pants Hangers offer a way to do this without soaking up excess rail space. It's priced at $14.99, which buys three. Each has five "rungs" that you can use to drape your favorite pants. In turn, each rung features a velvet coating, helping to protect your clothes while also keeping them from slipping.

Diving into the reviews, they score well with a 4.4 rating. They earn points from users who value the hangers' space-saving design and their ability to de-clutter more limited closet spaces. As one user said, "Too many pants and not enough room. This works great for space management. Will probably buy more." They needn't only be used for pants, either. In fact, one buyer, who said they're a great space saver, said, "They hold pants, jeans, scarves, and other items neatly without taking up much room."

Using zones can help to keep closet clutter to a minimum by giving everything a dedicated space to live. You can make these yourself, or if you'd prefer to buy something that's made to fit, there are plenty of options available on platforms like Amazon. HBlife's Closet Shelf Dividers are a good example. Sold as a six-pack for $21.99, each piece is made from clear plastic, with clamps that grip the shelves of your closet to keep them in place. Once in situ, they help to create cells, or zones, which you can then use to contain different items, such as piles of sweaters, purses, trousers — whatever's causing your clutter problem.

It's currently listed as a #1 Best Seller, with a 4.5-star rating after more than 2,500 reviews. Again, use cases vary, but the majority of buyers agree that they're a useful way to optimize shelf storage. Not only that, but there are also several who intend to buy more. One of them, a professional organizer, explained that they offer excellent value for money. "I'm definitely going to be ordering this item on repeat!" Another, who praised the dividers' quality, said, "These are awesome for the closet, your laundry room, and cupboards. I'm a big fan and plan to get more."

Depending on how many you own, a few simple command hooks could help to organize your hat collection. Alternatively, for larger collections, you may need to consider sacrificing some shelf space. KEEPJOY's 8-Tier Over the Door Hat Rack provides eight shelves with which to store your caps. However, instead of soaking up your shelves, it's designed to hang over the door of your closet. It can store up to 120 caps, although it could also be used for various other accessories.

As one user said, "It's exactly what I needed. Now my hats, scarves, gloves, etc. have a good place to go. Great product." Other buyers have used it as the spec suggests — to store over 100 hats — and there are several who've used it to restore order to their cluttered closets. "I ordered this hat rack after tripping over a pile of caps in my closet for probably the hundredth time," said one, who also admitted their family has a hat problem. They explained that the hanging hooks don't get in the way or catch when the closet door closes. They also said that, overall, the product feels sturdy, especially given the $22.99 price tag. "It was one of those rare products that actually works the way the pictures show."

Choosing the right closet system for you depends on the space you have to play with. If you're limited to more "vertical" space as opposed to sprawling acres of shelves, some stacking boxes will help to make the most of it. CABIBOX's 35-liter Closet Organizers come in packs of two. Each is stackable, made from soft-touch fabric and with viewing windows on the front to see what's inside. They can be used for clothes, blankets, or even books. In fact, the fabric build belies a much sturdier design than you might expect, with glass fiber rods helping to keep the boxes rigid. Importantly, while they open from the top, they also feature a magnetic, fold-down front.

They curry favor in the reviews from buyers who appreciate the ability to see, and access, what's inside without needing to unstack them. The build quality also earns points, as one user said, "As fabric, these boxes are sturdy, super easy to assemble, lightweight, and [fit] perfectly underneath my bed or in the closet." Another, who used one for their bed linens, explained that they put the second one to work in the bedroom closet to store their sweaters. "So easy to open and grab and close back without having to pull the whole organizer down."

Not all clothes have the bulk or size to be reliably folded. Lighter, thinner garments, like leggings, are hard to fold and pile together, often leading to messy, collapsed piles of clothing. Instead, they're often easier to hang, either from a traditional pants hanger, or if you have them, from pegs. Volnamal's Legging Organizer is a bit of a hybrid, featuring an arc-shaped hanger bar with 10 clips to peg awkward items like leggings in place. It's priced at $9.99, which buys two, and since each holds up to 10 items, it can save on rail space versus using a separate hanger for each piece of clothing.

Once again, it does fairly well in the ratings, earning a 4.4 score overall from more than 12,500 user reviews. Among those, the majority of buyers appreciate the design that's specifically geared towards thinner garments. One of them explained that they used it for their child's pants and that the hangers held up well. Another, who said, "I have way too many leggings," explained, "these organizers were exactly what my closet needed." Of course, whether this particular product is the right solution for your clothes depends on how many lighter garments you need to hang. But if you have an abundance, and they're causing a clutter problem, then to quote one happy buyer, "Everyone should have this. This thing is awesome."

We mentioned earlier that, sometimes, a few baskets or bins can go a long way to tidying a cluttered closet. Homsorout's 6-pack of Closet Organizer Bins feature a useful trapezoid design, with higher backs to keep items contained, and lower fronts to make access easier. Unlike more traditional plastic bins, they're upholstered with fabric, which makes them feel more at home in the bedroom. They're also available in various colors, allowing you to match them to your room's decor. The bins are reinforced with sturdy cardboard, and as with other products listed in this guide, buyers to-date have found various uses for them.

"These closet shelf organizer baskets have been such a game changer for our nursery," said one, who had lots of shelf space to work with but no real "system" in place to organize them. Other reviewers have put the bins to work in their own bedrooms. One buyer, for example, said they're well made and great for folded clothes, while another explained that they, "Helped us entirely reorganize our master bedroom and walk-in closet. Really nice, thick quality."

X-cosrack's 5-Tier Closet Hanging Organizer lends a degree of flexibility to closet storage. It's made up of five wire baskets, which can be strung together and hung as a single unit to make the most of your vertical space. Alternatively, you can use them individually as separate storage bins. They can also be stacked. You get five baskets in all for $39.99, and the set comes with five useful S-hooks, which you can use to hang accessories like belts and hats.

There's not really much more to say about this particular solution as far as the specs go. What interests us more is what users have to say about the product. "Incredibly sturdy and well made!" explained one, who said they wished they'd discovered the product sooner. Another, who said that "maximizing the most storage that we can is a challenge for any fashionista," explained that this set is "Easy to assemble and perfect for when one is limited to a smaller closet." Others explained that the set holds the weight of clothes well, including one whose organizer is is currently storing no fewer than 35 pairs of pants.

One of the best tips to keep your closet neat and organized is to simply choose the right hangers. Some are best for jackets and shirts; others, as we've seen, are more suitable for pants. AMKUFO's Space-Saving Hangers are, at least theoretically, compatible with both. They're sold as a six-pack, each comprising a hanging hook for your rail, a bottom hook for hanging your accessories, plus a "chain" style middle section. It's this that makes the product versatile. Each of those "links" allows you to hang further hangers, and the result is much the same as other cascading-style hangers — enabling you to store multiple items while using up minimal rail space.

As always, the proof is in the reviews. But if your goal is to free up room in your closet and reduce clutter, one user explained that "These are great." They purchased the hangers to organize their winter coat closet, and said that they've held up well thus far with no sagging or straining. Another buyer, who needed a way to better maximize their storage, explained that these hangers "Actually save closet space." They added, "They have made a noticeable difference in both how much we can fit and how organized everything looks."

Your need for a dedicated belt hanger depends on just how many belts you have, and how much they're contributing to your closet's clutter. With just one or two, simply taking the time to roll your belts before storing them can help to tidy things up. ZEDODIER's Belt Hanger is more suited to those who have a belt for every occasion. It's a round hanger, with a rotating design that allows you to "shop" in your closet for the right belt. It can hold up to 24 belts in total across 8 hooks, and by virtue of hanging them, it helps to alleviate clutter on your closet's shelves.

As for feedback, the vast majority of users seem pleased with their purchase. As one user put it, it's a "Simple item that frees up space and hangers." Not only that, but they added that it can also be used for various other items, like scarves, small handbags, and bras. "I'm really impressed with this belt hanger!" said another, who also praised its build quality. "It saves a lot of closet space and keeps all my belts neat and organized."

While we've featured a hat storage solution already, not everybody is likely to need to store over a hundred individual hats. Sloworld's Hat Organizer for Baseball Caps can store up to 14 hats, which should be ample for more modest headwear collections. It's priced at $15.99, which buys two plastic stands — each able to hold up to seven hats each. The stands have grooves, which support the caps by their peaks.

Now, you could argue that a simple storage box would suffice to store a smaller collection of headwear. However, there are some buyers who said that this particular product offers a superior solution. As one put it, "These are so much better than chucking the hats in a bin!" Another buyer said how the organizers have allowed them to keep their caps in one place, instead of having them cluttering up the closet. And one said that they liked it so much that they bought a second set. "They are perfect for all of our hats," they explained. "They're sturdy and easy to use and they make our closet look so organized."