How to Store Your Clothes Properly

Storing Clothes in Climate Controlled Storage

Admin | August 22, 2024 @ 12:00 AM

Have you ever been interested in keeping your clothes long-lasting and nicely organized? Learning how to put away your clothes helps prevent staining, stretching, and tearing. In this blog, we will discuss the best ways to store clothes and prevent potential mistakes. 

Looking at Your Wardrobe

The first thing you should do is look at your collection and see where everything is stored. Are they in a dresser or closet? What type of clothing is there? Are their clothes that do not fit, or are they only worn seasonally? We recommend flushing out all of your clothes and putting them in a pile on the floor. From there, put them in separate piles from the clothes you wear often compared to the ones you don't. From here, you should look closer at the clothes you do not wear.

Store Less Worn Items

Once you separate frequently worn clothes, start determining what is seasonal, what no longer fits, or if it is no longer your style. For the clothes that are still in good condition and you no longer wear, consider donating them. Before putting them away, ensure that you are using good folding techniques. This prevents stretching and wrinkles. Additionally, when it is time to take these items out of storage, you do not have to worry about ironing them.

Choosing the Right Storage Choice

Choosing a good storage method involves what fabric you are storing, how accessible you need the items to be, and how much space you need. Clothes are difficult to store because of their many variations. For items you wear frequently, consider hanging them to make them more accessible. Less frequently, items can be stored in the back or bottom of a dresser. 

Using Wardrobes or Closets

Wardrobes and closet systems are essential for keeping clothes in order and out of the way. They can be set up in different ways to meet different needs. Built-in closets are a customized way to store things that make the best use of the room, while freestanding wardrobes can be put anywhere you want. To get your clothes in order, use a mix of shelves, rods, and boxes. Adjustable systems let you make changes based on your changing needs. 

Folding Clothes for Storage

Folding things the right way is important to save room and prevent wrinkles when you don't need to hang them. Watch some online videos to learn the best ways to fold different kinds of clothes. Shelf bins can keep stacks from falling over, and drawer dividers can help keep folded clothes in order.

Properly storing clothes is important to maintain their quality and ensure they're ready to wear when you need them. If you store them in the right way, like in climate-controlled storage units, well-organized closets, and vacuum-sealed bags, your clothes will be safe, and your living space will stay clean. No matter how many clothes you have or how few you only wear during certain times of the year, these tips will help you store them well and keep your closet in great shape.

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