Week 2: Linen Closet

Welcome to Week Two of Spring Clean with Kando Homes. I'm really glad you're here.

This week we're tackling a space that's small but mighty: the linen closet.

Mine used to hold good bath towels, old bath towels, way too many beach towels (and I don't even live at the beach anymore), kitchen towels, decorative towels... you get the gist. In addition to that, I had cleaning supplies and even my vacuum shoved in there. No system, no zones — just out of sight, out of mind.

I grew up in a household where you used things until they truly couldn't be used anymore, partly out of respect for the earth and not wanting things to end up in a landfill. That mindset stuck with me. But what I've learned is that when you keep items you actually like and use, you stop buying duplicates. You don't need backups for your backups when you already love what you own.

Keep What You Use, Donate What You Don't

So this week, I encourage you to keep what you use and donate what you don't:

• Gently used towels and sheets can go to a donation center
• More worn items are often welcomed by local animal shelters
• Cleaning supplies? They went back where they belong — neatly organized in the laundry room, in their own zone

Function feels really good.

Already Feel Good About Your Linen Closet?

If your linen closet already feels fine, this is still a great opportunity to revisit it with fresh eyes. Set one clear goal on day one so the rest of the week feels manageable. Let the checklist guide you — it's not a rulebook. You don't have to do everything to make progress.

If you feel like sharing along the way, tag @JennKandt_KandoHomes — I love seeing you do this in real life.