One in 10 Brits say they have a ‘floordrobe’ and just leave their garments piled up on the ground
ONE in 10 (13 per cent) adults have a ‘floordrobe’, where most of their clean clothes end up piled on the floor.
Other unconventional ways to store clothes include a pile on a chair, in the washing basket and a suitcase.
A study of 2,000 people found 44 per cent confessed to being guilty of simply chucking their clothes in a heap after they’ve been worn.
Nearly nine in 10 (87 per cent) even have clothes they never wear – because they’ve forgotten they existed, are too crumpled – or can’t be found at all.
As a result, 27 per cent have items of clothing they’re not able to wear regularly, according to the study for Lenor Crease Releaser.
In response to these findings, the laundry company has teamed up with organising experts, The Style Sisters, to address this phenomenon and help tame the nation’s ‘floordrobes.’
They shared their expertise, emphasising the importance of organisation and offering practical tips to help the nation reclaim its wardrobe space.
The Style Sisters said: “By implementing simple organisation techniques, such as categorising clothes and utilising storage solutions, individuals can transform their ‘floordrobes’ into functional and stylish spaces.
“Fixing a ‘floordrobe’ can feel daunting at first, but a well-organised wardrobe not only streamlines your routine but also saves you time in the long run.
“Sorting a pile of crumpled clean clothes can seem like a chore but for those who don’t want to iron every item, using the Lenor Crease Releaser is a great quick fix.
“When rehanging your clothes just use a quick spray, smooth and pull the fabric and the creases will vanish before your eyes.”
For those who were guilty of owning a ‘floordrobe’, clothes being too creased to wear (36 per cent), or forgetting items existed were named as the top reasons that stopped them wearing their clothes.
Due to a lack of space, 23 per cent stuff as many clothes as possible into their wardrobe, leaving them crinkled and creased.
But as a result, 14 per cent don’t wear certain items in their wardrobe because they can’t be bothered to iron them.
Nearly three in 10 (28 per cent) also claimed they never iron their clothes – with only 78 per cent even owning an ironing board.
And 28 per cent have even resorted to hanging up a piece of clothing while they took a shower, in the hope the steam would get out some creases.
The research, carried out via OnePoll, also revealed 11 per cent have never had a proper wardrobe clear out and reset.
Nina Lumsden, spokesperson for Lenor Crease Releaser, added: “When your outfit looks polished and neat, you automatically feel more put together and confident.
“It’s not just about appearance; it’s about how you feel in your clothes.
“We are passionate about empowering the nation to care for their clothes and garments.”
STYLE SISTER’S TOP TIPS ON HOW TO TAME A FLOORDROBE
1. Give everything a place and a home, if items have places to live you’re more likely to put them away.
2. Make sure your having seasonal detoxes, staring at items you no longer use or wear is likely to contribute towards a floordrobe.
3. Organise your wardrobe by category, this will help you know exactly where items belong and encourage you to stop allowing clothes to build up on the floor.
4. Simply hang up your creased items, give them a quick spritz, smooth and pull the fabric by hand, and the creases will vanish.
5. If it’s too clean for the wash then it’s ok for the wardrobe, it doesn’t need to live on the chair.
6. Add hooks to the back of your door for bulky items like dressing gowns. This will not only create space in your wardrobe, but give these items a more practical home.
7. Using slim-line velvet hangers is a simple way to save space and make your clothes look tidy and neat.
8. If you’re prone to creating a ‘floordrobe’, think about introducing a decorative basket where you can place items that would otherwise live on the floor then you can set aside some time at a later date to put those items away. This way the mess is organised and contained until you have time to sort it.
9. Don’t put it down, put it away. This is one of our key tips when it comes to introducing better habits at home – similar to the 5-minute rule – if it takes less than 5 minutes to put away, don’t put it down.
For more top tips and tricks on tackling your ‘floordrobe’ at home take a look at @the.laundry.hub channels on Instagram and TikTok.
