When the weather warms up, it’s time to start thinking about storing winter clothes to make room for spring and summer essentials. Avoid these common mistakes when storing winter clothes — and you’ll thank yourself in six months when you go to unpack your sweaters and find them fresh and free of moth holes (蛀虫洞).
You’re not going to be wearing this clothing for a while, so there’s no need to wash it, right? Wrong! Storing clothing — from warm tights to sweaters — with food stains and odors on them not only makes it harder to remove the stains later but can also attract bugs and pests. Instead, wash or dry-clean clothing and treat any stains before storing away your winter clothing. Plus, in the future you will be thankful when you open a closet full of clothes that are ready to wear in the winter.
When choosing a place to store your winter clothing, select a spot that’s cool, dry, and away from sunlight. The basement is a popular choice, but make sure that this area doesn’t experience extreme temperature variations, which can damage clothing. Also avoid humid spots, as moisture can cause mold and mildew (霉菌). If you don’t have a temperature-controlled basement, consider storing off-season clothing under the bed or in the drawers of your storage bed, on high shelves in your closet, or in a spare closet in your home.
For those special pieces, like delicate dresses or hand-knit sweaters, you’ll want to invest in acid-free paper to wrap them in. Don’t try to store natural-fiber delicate items in plastic — they prefer to breathe. And don’t try to use regular tissue paper — the acid in the paper can actually break down fibers over time. Instead, invest in acid-free tissue paper and a box to help your most cherished clothing items survive the winter in storage.
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