Saturday, June 25, 2011
How to Store Your Winter Clothes And Shoes
Make sure your winter wardrobe survives the summer by putting it away properly.
To complete this How-To you will need:
Acid-free tissue paper
Plastic trash bags, plastic boxes with mesh-type lids, or new cardboard boxes
Hangers with clips
A soft cotton cloth or shoe brush
Saddle soap
Leather conditioner
Suede cleaner
Fabric shoe bags
Old newspapers or tissue paper
A cool, dry storage space
Muslin sachet sacks or handkerchiefs
Dried lavender or cotton balls soaked in lavender oil
Wooden, thick plastic, or padded hangers
Plastic freezer bags (optional)
Step 1: Launder everything
Wash or dry-clean everything before putting it away. Insects feed on food and perspiration stains, even ones you can't see. And oxidation can turn an invisible stain into an unsightly yellow blotch.
Tip: Don't starch anything you iron—bugs like to munch on that, too.
Step 2: Remove dry-cleaning bags
Before storing dry-cleaned items, remove the plastic and air them out. Dry-cleaning bags can trap moisture inside, leading to mildew stains.
Step 3: Fold your sweaters
Fold your sweaters in acid-free tissue paper, which you can find online or in good stationery stores. Then store them in a heavy-duty plastic trash bag, a plastic box with a mesh-type lid, or in a new cardboard carton.
Tip: If you have an expensive cashmere sweater, put it in a plastic bag and stick it in your freezer for a few days. The cold will kill any moths and their larvae.
Step 4: Hang pants and skirts
Hang pants and skirts on hangers with clips. Leaving them folded over a hanger can leave a permanent mark.
Step 5: Buff your boots
Clean your shoes and boots. For leather, brush away dirt with a cotton cloth or shoe brush, polish them with saddle soap, and apply leather conditioner. For suede, use cleaning tools and products made specifically for that material.
Tip: Check shoes before storing them to see if any need new tips, soles, or heels. It will save you the effort in the spring.
Step 6: Stuff and stash
Store footwear in cardboard boxes or fabric shoe bags. Stuff the boots with old newspapers or plain tissue paper so they'll retain their shape.
Tip: Never store leather shoes in plastic bags; they may mildew.
Step 7: Find a cool, dry place
Store clothes in a cool, dry place—not the attic or basement. Or ask your dry cleaner about seasonal storage; it's usually offered for a nominal fee.
Step 8: Make your own moth chasers
Instead of using mothballs, which are toxic, make natural moth repellants by filling muslin sachet sacks with dried lavender. Or soak some cotton balls in lavender oil, put them in the bags, and stick them in closets and drawers.
Step 9: Use heavy hangers
Hang coats and jackets on wooden, thick plastic, or padded hangers. Leaving them on flimsy wire hangers all summer can cause them to become misshapen.
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