Why its Worth Preparing Winter Clothes for Storage
Here in Montana, as winter draws to an end, it´s time to start getting my closet ready for spring. That means the sweaters are going into storage, but before I pack them away, they need a bit of TLC.
Our skin, our body oils, our perfume, deodorant, makeup and minute stains can build-up on our knits without us realizing. Over time, this residue fuses with the fibers and once that happens it can’t be undone. A little bit of closet care now, goes a long way and as we´re all DIY-ing it these days, I thought I´d share my process.
Drying Your Delicate Winter Clothes
Once the wash is finished, it´s time to air dry. I recommend using a sweater drying rack, like this one from The Container Store. If you don´t have one, you can create one; a rack over a tub will do. The key thing here is to keep it horizontal and avoid hanging your sweaters while they´re wet, as it can cause the fibers to stretch.
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How to Store Your Winter Clothes
Now your winter clothes are ready for packing. Fold sweaters and hang dresses or coats, whenever possible.
And finally, a top tip is to store your winter clothes with a lavender pouch; it not only smells great; it also helps to repel moths. I took the chance for some fresh air and gathered a bunch from the garden.
I hope you enjoyed this share; how to care for your winter items before putting them away this spring. If you have any other tips, I´d love to hear them. You can share them in the comments…
Stay home. Stay safe. Stay stylish.
