Our guide to storing your winter clothes
What is the best way to store winter clothes?
Using cardboard boxes might seem like a good idea for this job but for most situations we wouldn't recommend it. Yes, cardboard boxes are after all cheap, easy to come by and foldable for when you don't need them. However, for many your boxes of clothes may end up in the attic, garage or possibly a self storage unit with the rest of your winter gear.
You want to make sure that your boxes are going to be air tight and water tight but cardboard is often susceptible to water damage and in some cases it contains glue that can attract bugs and pests. so when winter rolls around you may find that your cozy winter ski jacket has a musty smell and is a little moth eaten!
Our top tip: Use clear plastic storage bins
And if you're really short on space then you can use plastic vacuum pack bags to store winter clothing under the bed or in out of the way cupboard space.
- Store winter clothing inside sealed plastic storage boxes that will prevent water damage or damp.
- You don't have to use clear bins however this way you can see what you’re storing and possibly find things you're looking for much easier.
- Pack like clothes together and use a label maker to organize each bin by type. Categories for individual bins might include sweaters, coats, or accessories.
So here are the top 3 things to do when storing your clothes
Put everything through the wash first....
Use deodoriser and mothballs....
Store in a cool, clean, dry, dark location....
We know you'll be going through your wardrobe and not the dirty laundry basked however, even if they don’t look dirty, make it a point to clean your winter clothes before you store them.
Dirty clothes can deteriorate while they’re in storage because even subtle body oils on clothing can attract moths and also create an odor that can be nearly impossible to remove once months have passed
This also goes for that cashmere sweater that you have never had dry cleaned in the past. It’s essential to do so before you store it.
No matter where you store your clothes, there’s always a chance that things can start smelling a little musty over the warm summer months. Especially if you havn't done step one and washed everything!
A good tip is to include a few drops of lavender essential oil or dryer sheets inside of each container.
Cool and dry are the two more important factors for clothing storage, and ignoring either of these factors could end up with damaged and smelly clothing. Look for storage locations other than your garage or attic, these have regular temperature changes that can often be extreme.
As we've already mentioned If all else fails then you can clear out some space under the bed or in other storage spaces in your home.
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