As the seasons change, so does our wardrobe. We no longer need shorts for the cold winter months or a big woolly sweater in the summer. But for many people finding space for their clothes can be a challenge.
Storage
Putting your off-season clothes in storage may be something that you haven’t thought about before. But it makes perfect sense. If you’re pushed for space in your wardrobe, it probably doesn’t help that all 12 of your thick jumpers and three puffer coats are lined up in there and its 20 degrees outside.
By storing away these clothes in a storage unit you are able to create space for the clothes that you’re actually going to wear. This comes with the added bonus of not taking up any valuable space in boxes under the bed or in the loft.
Pest and damp free
Keeping them in storage also helps to keep them away from moths and other pests, as well as away from damp that they may otherwise encounter in the loft or in an old wardrobe. This means you’ll avoid disappointment or moth-eaten holes when you need them back for the season.
It is also a very economical way of storing clothes. Self-storage is cheaper than you may think and provides you with secure place for all your clothes to get out of your way.
How to store off-season clothing
Here are some tips on how to adequately store your clothes successfully;
· Have a sort out
The less clothes you have to pack away, the easier it’ll be. This doesn’t mean throw away something you like but if you still have that big old jacket that hasn’t seen the light of day for years, it may be time to go your separate ways.
Donate your old clothes to a charity shop or homeless shelter.
· Wash and dry clothing
It is probably a good idea to wash all your clothes before you pack them away for a few months. This will save you a job when the time comes to get them back out again. It will also be slightly more welcoming than knowing you have to wash boxes of clothes before you can even wear any of them.
Cleaning all your clothes will mean that they stay fresh and are ready to wear again. Don’t put anything dirty in storage otherwise it’ll eventually make all the other clothes smell.
Make sure all your clothes are completely dry before packing them away too, because if not you’ll open the box to a very musty smell and you’ll just have to wash them all again.
Choose your storage place wisely
It is essential that your clothes are in a cool, dark and dry place. Any sunlight to reach you clothes will fade them.
It goes without saying that the place will have to be dry. Damp clothes will become musty and should be thrown away.
Also, make sure they are in secure and airtight plastic boxes to be stored in. Cardboard isn’t great for protection and can easily break when you’re carrying them.
