How to properly fold down jackets, where to put moth sachets and what to do so that sweaters do not stretch.
How to prepare things for storage
Colds often come unexpectedly, so make sure that things can be put on immediately after storage. To begin with, conduct an audit and leave only what you will definitely wear next season. The rest can be given to friends or given for recycling.
After that, check the pockets and throw out the garbage from them. Examine the buttons, rivets and zippers. All fittings must be in place and in working order. Do minor repairs if necessary.
Then wash and dry things well. Down jackets and sweaters can be tidied up at home, but whimsical items made from delicate materials are best taken to dry cleaning. Thoroughly wash and polish all shoes, treat them from the inside with an antibacterial spray.
How to store winter shoes
In each shoe and boot, just in case, it is worth putting a bag of desiccant. The tool can be bought in online stores. In fur shoes, in addition to it, you should add moth sachets or homemade bags with dried lavender or rosemary. Insects do not like the smell of these plants.
To prevent the vapors from losing their shape, stick special pads or crumpled paper inside. You can take a regular newspaper, but printing ink sometimes leaves stains. If you have dusters left, put your shoes in them. It is not worth wrapping it in plastic wrap: natural materials can deteriorate without air access. Place shoes and boots in cardboard or plastic boxes with holes for ventilation. On the lids, you can make signatures so as not to look for the right pair for a long time.
Now it remains to remove the boxes in a dark, dry and cool place away from the batteries. For example, on the top shelves of the closet or under the bed.
How to store outerwear
Each type of outerwear has its own storage rules.
Fur coats and sheepskin coats
Natural fur will remain as shiny and fluffy if kept in a spacious, cool and ventilated area. It can be difficult to create such conditions in an apartment, so fur coats are often stored in special refrigerators. If this service is not available to you, simply place the product in a large and dark cabinet as far as possible from heat sources.
Use a strong hanger with wide shoulders that do not deform under the weight of the fur. A fur coat or a sheepskin coat can be packed in a breathable cover impregnated with moths. If there is no such cover, put insect sachets in your pockets or hang the bag with the product on a hanger. Move other things away from the fur coat so that the fur does not rub against them.
In cold and cloudy weather, a fur coat can be ventilated by hanging it on the balcony for several hours.
Down jackets and jackets
Down jackets and jackets can also be hung on sturdy coat hangers, placed in a fabric bag and put away in the closet. But if there is not enough space, put things in a container with holes for ventilation.
To make the down jacket more compact, try folding it in a special way.
- Fasten all buttons and zippers first, then fold in the hood and sleeves.
- Roll the jacket up to the middle into a tight roller, starting from the side of the hood.
- Then take the bottom edge and turn it inside out, putting it on over the folded part of the down jacket.
Get a tight rectangular envelope.
Put the item in the container along with the desiccant. It is better to place the down jacket on top so that other objects do not press on it.
To save space, many use vacuum bags. If you want to store the jacket in them, then pump out not all the air so as not to wrinkle the filler.
Coat
The best storage option for this type of outerwear is the same as for fur coats: strong hangers, a fabric cover and a dark cabinet. Folding a coat, especially from natural fabrics, in a bag or cramped container is not worth it.
How to store sweater
If you have sweaters made from particularly delicate yarns, wrap them in tissue paper before putting them in the box. Place a moth sachet at the bottom of a container or box.
How to store hats and scarves
Scarves are conveniently stored on a special hanger or in organizers. Cashmere accessories are best placed in a small box, such as a shoe box. So they don’t stretch. There you can also remove gloves and hats. Things made of genuine leather should be pre-wrapped in paper.
Hats and fur caps should be stored horizontally in separate boxes. Before doing this, stuff the hats with crumpled paper so that they do not lose their shape.