How to store your summer clothes

Make sure clothes are clean before storing

First and foremost, make sure your clothes are clean before storing them. It may be tempting to just toss everything into a container but dirt, sweat, and other stains can damage your clothes over time. So, give everything a good wash (following the care instructions on the label) and make sure everything is completely dry before packing it away.

Making sure everything is clean will also keep tiny, clothes-munching creatures away so you’re not pulling out clothes full of holes when the cold weather has passed.  

Fold, don’t hang

Try to fold as many items as possible. Storing clothes on hangers for an extended period can stretch them out so they lose their shape.  

Add a cedar block

Throw a few cedar blocks in with your stored clothing items. They are good pest-repellents and not as strong-smelling as moth balls.  

Use the right storage container

Don’t store clothes in plastic bags, as mould and mildew can take hold if moisture is present. Rigid plastic storage containers and cardboard boxes can be but used, but one of the best storage options is an empty suitcase that has been thoroughly cleaned. Use acid-free tissue paper if you want to wrap your clothing inside the container. You could also throw in a few silica gel sachets (those little packs that often come with online shopping parcels) just in case any moisture gets in  

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