How to store winter clothes?
The spring is here and it is time for all poor souls in England to get out of the “wet” season and enjoy drier sunnier times. Most people have summer and winter clothes and for those with extra shopping abilities, there might be a whole range of spring clothes as well. But when you start leaving your parka at home and the people in the tube start smelling, you know it is time for a spring cleaning of your wardrobe. So take our your sexy summer dresses and follow our tips on storing your winter clothes!
There are some tips and tricks that can help you store your winter clothes in a better way, so they don’t loose shape and appearance. Wool sweaters, down jackets and furs are naturally prone to being damaged by moths and mildew. But make sure to protect all your clothes following these simple rules:
1. Always wash or dry clean your clothes before storing them for the summer. Even if it is worn only once, human skin leaves flakes and dirt in the material that can be damaging and make clothes more attractive to bugs.
2. Choose well your storage container. It should permit free circulation of air through the clothing, so avoid plastic bags. Best is to use a container such as a rattan trunk or textile bags to store your winter clothes.
3. The storage area should also be dry and cool to avoid mildew. Avoid using silica gel or mothballs or crystals, because they can be harming for you and the environment and emit very strong smells. Opt for more eco-friendly substances as alternative to mothballs.
4. A small nice trick is to put unwrapped soaps or herbal bags in your closet. It will scent your winter clothes for the next winter.
5. Do not stretch, bend or twist the fabrics when you store your winter clothes. Pad bags and purses with tissue or old newspapers. If you use vacuum bags, it is even more important to place the clothes in a natural position – any folding or twisting will damage your clothes and destroy their shape.
Store winter clothes of different materials:
You should always use store your winter clothes according to their material to prolong their life.
Natural materials such as linen, cotton, wool and silk need to breathe. Do not store them in vacuum bags, but opt for a well-ventilated area in containers with holes. Store flat – if you must to hang them, pad them well with tissue paper. Linen is best to be rolled or lightly folded.
Furs should be placed in a cool dry space, covered with another textile. Do not place in vacuum bags. Pad well to keep the shape.
Leather should be cleaned and then applied leather wax thoroughly. Apply several times, if necessary, until there is an even layer of wax all over the garment. This will protect it and it will refresh it for the next winter. The same method should be used for leather shoes. Do not place leather in vacuum bags, it destroys the appearance and the shape.
Most acrylic textiles could be placed in vacuum bags, but again make sure that you don’t destroy the shape of the garment by folding it improperly.
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