Clothes Preservation Tips and Tricks

From old prom dresses to out-of-season garments, it is possible to keep your clothes well-preserved. Proper clothes storage is key to preserving clothes for long-lasting wear. Read on for clothes preservation tips and tricks. Make sure to remove clothes from plastic bags as soon as you bring them home from the dry cleaner. Plastic bags don't allow your garments to breathe properly and can trap fumes, leading to damaged fabrics. To avoid stretching, don't leave knits and delicate garments hanging. These types of garments should be laid flat and stored in clothes storage boxes in your closet organizer. Keep moths and other bugs out by adding cedar blocks to storage boxes, storage bags, and closet organizers. Cedar blocks offer pest-protection for clothes preservation and help keep your closet bug-free.

Whitmor 3-Piece Spacemaker Storage Bags

• Space-saving clothes storage bags triple the amount of clothing you can store and are waterproof and airtight to preserve clothes. Vacuum-sealed bags can either lay flat or be hung from a closet organizer bar, maximizing the storage space in your closet organizer.
• Don't smother your clothing in an overcrowded closet. To be preserved properly, your clothes need room to breathe. Store seasonal or rarely worn items in a separate closet organizer (preferably in a guest room) to avoid overcrowding in your closet.
• Breathable garment bags should be used for hanging clothes, dust covers for handbags, and individual storage boxes for shoes to guarantee you're preserving clothes and accessories correctly.
• Store your folded clothes with as few folds and creases as possible in acid-free clothes storage boxes. Acid-free tissue, muslin, or plain cotton sheets tucked in folds can help prevent creases.
• Whether you're hanging garments for long-term storage or just until the next time you wear it, padded hangers prevent dents and dimples in shoulders.

Ideal conditions for clothes preservation include:

• Low humidity to guard against moisture and mold
• Low light to prevent fading
• An environment with steady, moderate temperature. (Frequent changes in temperature can damage delicate fabrics, so it's best to avoid basements and attics if possible.)