There comes a time when you don’t need a particular item of clothing anymore, either because it has been sitting in your closet for far too long without being included in your outfit, or you’ve outgrown it – maybe you’ve grown taller, added or lost weight and now it doesn’t quite fit. Maybe you’ve worn it to the point of holes and tears or perhaps you just want a change of style or to make space in your closet.
Don’t keep going back to your closet and moaning every time your eyes land on unwanted articles. There are lots of ways to get rid of clothes you no longer need without much hassle.
Here are some of the best ways to get rid of clothes that you don’t need.
Donate
When you no longer need clothes that are still in good condition, consider donating them. There are many goodwill organizations that are ready to take them off your hands. All you need to do is collect your unwanted pile and drop it at their stores. They in turn cater to less privileged and homeless members of the community. You’ll be getting rid of something you no longer need and helping someone at the same time. You can also donate items such as blankets and linens to animal shelters.
Sell online
In this digital age, there’s a market for everything on the net. There’s always someone somewhere looking for something to buy on the net. It’s not a lot of work getting your clothes on display for sale online. It can be as easy as just posting a picture of the clothes you want to sell on a social media platform such as Instagram, or using an established online site or vendor. This way, you not only get rid of clothes you no longer need, but also make some money!
Recycle
Recycling can be a good way of getting rid of worn out clothes that cannot be reused or sold. Textile recycling is a great way of conserving the environment, since the items would otherwise end up in a landfill where they take ages to decompose, all the while releasing toxic gas into the environment.
Hand them down
Sometimes clothes no longer fit us while still in good condition. A good option here is handing them down to relatives or friends who they can fit. This is definitely a better idea than having it sit in your closet without use. You can even give them out as gifts – just make sure they are in great condition.
Swap
It doesn’t get any better than this. What you no longer want could be the very thing the next person wants. You can make a swap for it with something they are willing to give away. It’s a win-win situation, as long as you aren’t looking to empty your closet.
Second hand clothing shops
There are shops that are willing to take your unneeded pile off your hands – and even pay you for your items. Grab your unneeded clothes that are still in great condition and take them to these stores. They will choose what they can sell and pay you for it. If you were looking for something fresh, a change of style perhaps, you can even make an exchange – trading your clothes for some of those on sale.
Make rags
You don’t need to throw away that torn up cotton tee when you need cleaning rags around the home. Old clothes can be Ideal for dusting and scrubbing household items.
