How To Store Clothing Properly In Your Storage Unit
Published on 2024-08-23
How To Store Clothing Properly In Your Storage Unit
Storing clothing in a storage unit may seem pretty straight forward but we have a few tricks up our sleeve that may help preserve the quality and longevity of your belongings! While it can be tempting to just toss your pieces into any old empty bin, you may come to find when it’s time to unbox your clothes that they’ve acquired some permanent damage if stored carelessly. With a few simple steps and a couple of key supplies, you will see how you can swap out and store your seasonal items with ease.
CLEAN & WASH all clothing pieces before storing. This may seem obvious but any articles of clothing that may have fresh stains or odors may become permanent if not properly cleaned before storing. Packing up freshly washed clothes and making sure they are completely dry before folding and storing will preserve their freshness tenfold.
DONATE OR SELL any pieces that no longer have use in your wardrobe. Local thrift and second hand clothing stores are always in need of unwanted clothing and accessories, as well as donation bins! Not only does it feel like a weight has been lifted by decluttering your wardrobe, but you can also feel good about helping your community with donations. If you choose to sell, you get the added bonus of some extra cash!
DO NOT use vacuum sealed bags if you want to avoid the chances of permanent wrinkles. While it’s a great space saver, clothing that is stored for an extensive period of time in vacuum sealed bags could come out with permanent wrinkles. If you have delicate pieces that you want to remain looking like they’ve been freshly steamed, we recommend using a wardrobe box and garment bags to keep your pieces looking tip top!
SEALED PLASTIC BINS tend to be the superior choice over cardboard boxes when it comes to storing clothing since plastic keeps the moisture away and pests out. While they might be slightly higher in cost than cardboard, sealed plastic will keep your clothing fresher, longer.
DITCH THE MOTHBALLS and opt for cedar chips! Mothballs can have an unpleasant smell and it’s been found that cedar chips can do the trick keeping pests away from your clothing! While the oils from cedar that keep pests away work well, the oils may wear off quicker than that of mothballs so replacing them periodically will be in your favour.
DON’T FORGET TO ORGANIZE AND LABEL your clothing bins for efficient seasonal swaps. We understand it can be tempting to categorize clothing as, simply, “seasonal” however, taking a few extra minutes to further categorize your seasonal clothing will save you time and energy when making quick trips to the storage to dig out specific items.
We hope these little tips and tricks make a not-so-little difference in your clothing storage and help with ease, efficiency, and preservation of all your belongings. Happy packing!