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Seasons Change – To Store or Rotate?
You don't wear your wool turtlenecks in the summer or your denim shorts in the middle of winter but there they are taking up valuable closet space. The best way to get more room is to either store your out of season items or rotate them to the back of your closet. There are a few things to consider and go over before you decide which method is best for you.
If you are considering storing your clothing (and of course a big factor in this decision is if you have the space to do so), keep in mind these storage tips to safeguard your clothes as they are packed away:
* Only store clothes that have been cleaned first – this makes them less inviting to any pests that may find their way into your storage container
* Choose a place that is cool and dry to prevent mold and mildew from growing on your clothing
* Don't over pack the storage container, leave room for the clothes to breathe
* If you are tight on space, consider storing your clothing in an unused suitcase
* Add some pest repellent in the form of moth balls (store in an old sock so they do not touch your clothes) or choose a more natural method such as cedar blocks
* Folding or loosely layering your clothing is preferable to hanging especially for knits and wool items
If storage isn't for you, take the time to move all of your warm or cold weather clothes to an out of the way part of your closet, including your shoes. The benefit of this method over storing is no additional steps are needed to protect your wardrobe and if there is a freak storm in the summer or an unusually warm fall day – the right clothing is within reach.
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