Homes & Gardens' drawer guide starts by taking everything out and grouping similar items. That provides a chance to remove unused belongings while leaving the interior accessible for appropriate dust removal and surface care.

Empty Bedroom Drawers Before Cleaning Their Interiors

Choose the cleaning method for the drawer's material and allow it to dry completely before adding clothing. Investigate musty smells or signs of damp rather than covering them with fragrance. Return a manageable amount of clean, dry contents so items can be found without repeatedly disturbing the whole drawer.

Sorting contents exposes dust and helps prevent the same clutter from returning.