Fashion trends change with the seasons, and it can be challenging to keep up. Fortunately, you can put outdated clothes in storage until they’re in style again and avoid wasting money by throwing them away. Here’s how to keep your garments in top shape so that they’re ready to use again.

How to Maintain Clothes in Storage

1. Choose the Right Container

Avoid flimsy cardboard boxes since the porous material is susceptible to humidity, water, and physical damage. Instead, use plastic bins because they’ll protect your clothing from moisture and prevent insects from chewing through them.

To save space, use vacuum-sealed bags for bulky items made of synthetic materials. Avoid packing wool and suede in these bags; natural materials need to breathe to hold their shapes. Gowns, dresses, and suits should be kept in garment dust bags; hang them to keep out dust and maintain their shapes.

2. Wash Them

Clean everything before folding them into a bin, as perfumes and oils will cause odors and discoloration. Additionally, food stains will set and attract pests. Make sure the clothes dry properly after the wash cycle; otherwise, mold and mildew will develop and ruin the garments.

3. Check Up on Them

Visit the storage unit at least once a year and refold your clothes to prevent permanent creases. Check the plastic bins for cracks, and inspect the garment and vacuum-sealed bags for tears that expose the clothes to the elements. If you have clothes on hangers, make sure the hooks haven’t stretched or fallen from their places.

If you’re looking for a place to put your seasonal or hardly used garments, turn to Publix Storage in Alaska. These professionals have provided Anchorage and Eagle River residents with secure and affordable storage solutions since 1970. They offer units in a variety of sizes, and the facility features gated access and video surveillance. Get more information about their availability online, or call (907) 563-3636 to make a reservation.