How to Care for Your Custom Closet: What You Need to Know

Custom closets that are designed and built by 180 Closet Design offers any array of benefits that go beyond standard storage. Built from highly durable, scratch-resistant materials, these closets are designed for longevity and real-life use. Learning how to care for your custom closet is easier than you think.

Durable and Highly Scratch-Resistant

Why Custom Closets Outlast Painted Wood

One of the most appealing features of a custom closet is the advanced, engineered materials used for their construction. Unlike painted wood, which can chip, peel, or show every scratch, custom closets are often built from melamine or laminate finishes fused to composite wood. These materials are:

  • Extremely durable: They resist nicks, scratches, and dents from moved hangers, sliding laundry baskets, and shoe scuffs.
  • Easy to clean: A simple wipe-down keeps surfaces looking new.
  • Colorfast and stain-resistant: Even direct sunlight and minor spills won’t damage the finish.

No Extra Maintenance Required

Just as Simple as Cleaning Your Walls

Unlike furniture that needs polishing or walls that eventually require repainting, custom closets are virtually worry-free. There’s no special wax or oil needed, no annual refinishing, and definitely no spare paint for touch-ups.

  • Routine care: Dust shelves and surfaces as you would other home furnishings.
  • Quick fixes: For heavier bits of dust (like from a sweater shed), a damp microfiber cloth does the trick.
  • No yellowing or dullness: Quality finishes don’t fade or change color over time, so there’s no need to refresh them like paint.

Maintenance checklist for your custom closet: 

  • Wipe shelves as needed (every couple of weeks for best results)
  • Clean up spills right away to prevent sticky buildup

Easily Adjustable to Fit Your Changing Needs

Reconfigure as Your Life Changes

No one’s wardrobe stays the same year after year, and your storage shouldn’t either. Our custom closets feature adjustable shelving, rods, and drawers. This flexibility lets you:

  • Raise or lower shelves for boots in winter or sandals in summer
  • Add or remove hanging rods as your clothing collection shifts

Say Goodbye to Sagging Shelves

Designed for Real-World Loads

Worried about overloading your closet? Custom closets are engineered to handle real-life storage. The shelves and rods are designed to support substantial weight, so you can stack boxes, hang heavy coats, and store shoes without worry.

Keep Your Custom Closet Functional for Years

Long Lasting Functionality

Your custom closet was built to last and make everyday life easier. Routine dusting, prompt cleanup of spills, and occasional reconfiguration will keep it looking and functioning as if it were brand new. A well-cared-for custom closet doesn’t just enhance the beauty of your space. It protects the value of your investment and ensures you always enjoy a clutter-free, organized home.

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