To keep your clothes fresh in storage, you need to know how to store them. In just four steps, this guide will tell you how to store clothing in a storage unit in order to keep your clothes in top condition.
To properly store clothing in a storage unit:
- Find a reliable storage unit.
- Clear out unwanted clothes.
- Dust, wash, and dry clothes.
- Pack for storage.
1. Find a Storage Unit
Before you can prepare your clothes for storage, you’ll need to find a reputable storage unit to keep them in. There are multiple factors that should influence your decision, and you can read about these in our blog post What to Look out For in a Storage Unit, but trustworthiness is the most important.
Google Reviews are a great indicator of whether or not you can trust a service; the more 5* reviews a storage unit has, the more reliable it is. We know this to be true, as our 131 years of providing excellent service is reflected in our great reviews.
Once you’ve found a service you can trust, make sure that your storage space will be clean, dry and secure. At Falconer Removals, we have a secure and purpose-built modern heated warehouse that helps to keep your clothes in pristine condition.
2. Clear Out Unwanted Clothes
When it’s time to prepare your clothes for storage, consider having a clear out. You can sell, donate, or repurpose your unworn clothes to make more room for the clothes you’ll actually want to retrieve from storage and wear again.
Whether you donate or sell clothes online, giving your pre-loved clothes to others means that someone else can benefit from them – and it’s great for the environment.
3. Dust, Wash and Dry Clothes
It’s a good idea to dust, wash and dry your clothes before they go into storage. Don’t worry too much about a little bit of fluff or dirt, but anything more could damage your clothes over time. For instance, damp clothes will develop a bad smell, and an untreated stain will become harder to remove as the weeks go on.
If you put clothes in storage at their freshest, this will keep them fresh for as long as possible.
4. Packing for Storage
Packing for storage is all to do with preference, and how long you plan to keep your clothes in storage for.
If you’re storing for a short period of time, vacuum packing your clothes can be a good idea. However, the lack of air inside the vacuum pack can crease your clothes and, in the worst case scenario, ruin them if they are kept in there for too long. For this reason, we also recommend that you never put delicate or sentimental items in vacuum-sealed bags.
To avoid damage and creasing, hang your clothes and store them in wardrobe boxes. At Falconer Removals, we have heavy-duty and purpose-built wardrobe boxes that keep your clothes fresh and crease-free. This is the perfect solution for damage-free and long-term clothes storage.
Any items that can’t be hung up can be folded and kept in a plastic box – just make sure it is clean and dry before you do so. For extra protection, you can line your box with clean cotton sheets, or get an acid-free box which is designed for long term preservation.
To learn more about our storage facilities and removals services, get in touch.
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