You might be surprised to learn that clothing is one of the most common items stored in our self-storage units. Clothing can take up considerable amounts of space in the home, but the nature of the UK seasons, means that for half the year you do not need winter coats and for the other half you do not need beach wear!
Putting clothing into storage is an easy way to free up space at home. However, if you want your clothes to come out looking as good as they went in, then follow our top tips for storing clothes in self-storage.
Consider what items you are storing
Whilst it might feel easy to just store all your winter clothes in storage in the summer and then all your summer clothes in storage once it gets to autumn, it is a good idea to use some time to assess whether you will still wear an item of clothing once it has come out of storage – if you haven’t worn an item for several years it is unlikely you are going to start wearing it now! If you are not going to wear an item again then consider donating to charity or selling, which will mean you are putting less items into storage.
Wash and dry before storage
You should wash all items, even ones which are clean, before putting them into storage. This eliminates any dust or odours which the clothing may have picked up. Once you have washed everything, make sure it is completely dry before putting it into storage as moisture can lead to mould or mildew.
Know when to hang and when to roll
As a general rule, suits, dresses, blouses, shirts and other items which can wrinkle easily, should be hung. Most other items, such as t-shirts, trousers and sweatshirts, should be rolled as this will take up less space in your storage unit and means they come out of storage uncreased. Jumpers should also always be folded or rolled as their weight on a hanger can cause them to lose their shape.
Use the correct storage containers
Whilst we recommend cardboard boxes for storing some items, plastic storage containers are the best choice to put clothing in as they protect them without being completely airtight. This means that your clothes are protected from humidity and moisture.
Keep your clothes fresh
There are lots of natural ways to keep your clothing fresh in storage – we recommend cedar chips, dried mint or dried lavender parcels to keep moths at bay!
If you need any further help with storing your clothes in self-storage, then please contact us and we will be happy to help.
