There are plenty of reasons why you might need to get your clothes into long-term storage. But regardless of whether you’re jetting off on a gap-year or simply need to clear some extra space in your wardrobe, you need to make sure your clothes are well protected.
Here’s a guide – detailing how to keep your precious clobber looking crisp, clean and smart.
Hang on… Why Bother?
You might be thinking it’s easier to simply sling your clothes into a box and leave them there. However, a word of warning. Failing to protect your garments could mean they end up looking rather worse for wear when you collect them. Risks include:
Clothes moths.
Yes, there is such a thing. And yes, they love eating clothes. They also excrete over your garments too, which isn’t a comforting thought.
Fading.
Expose your clothing to sunlight for extended periods of time, and they’ll start to fade.
Damaged and smelly.
If you haven’t sealed your clothes up properly, they’ll be vulnerable to damp and condensation, which not only damages the fabric, but makes clothes smell bad too.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Storing Clothes
Clean them.
It may sound obvious, but it’s amazing how many people chuck their clothes into storage without washing them first. Trust us, smelly sweaters are even less fragrant when they’ve been stored away for a few months. Yuck!
Work out the right storage.
There are a variety of storage options available to you when you’re storing your clothes away. Packing boxes are great for your more casual items, such as tops, trousers, socks and underwear – just make sure you use parcel tape to seal the box tightly. If you’ve got delicate fabrics or expensive coats, vacuum packing them might be the way forward.
Choose the right place.
If your parents are happy letting you store your clothes in their attic or garage, go for it. Just one word of warning – clothes are often more vulnerable to insects and damp in these environments. If you’re concerned, use a self-storage unit instead – which are generally very cost-effective. They’ll enable you to store your clothes at the right temperature; in a bug-free, damp free environment.
Stack wisely.
If space is limited, you’ll have to stack your items on top of one another. Don’t put the lightest boxes at the bottom and the heaviest ones on the top, unless you want to run the risk of getting squashed under a pile of boxes when you’re stacking them! Some self-storage units may have hanging rails to store coats and jackets.
Only store what you don’t immediately need.
It goes without saying that you shouldn’t pack away anything that you might need in the immediate future. Rummaging through carefully sealed boxes, trying to locate a particular top, is not a fun pastime!
Self-Storage Units in Glasgow
If you’ve got an entire wardrobe full of clothes ready to go into storage, and are looking for a self-storage unit in Glasgow; talk to us today! We also have a wide range of storage materials to make life even easier.