6 Tips on how to Store your Clothes in Self-storage

01. Wash, Dry and Iron

Before storing yout clothes for a long period, it is important to make sure they are clean. The tip is to wash, dry and iron each piece. This kind of effort is worthwhile because after some time, it is almost impossible to remove some stains and wrinkles.

02. Separate your Clothes by Material

Cotton clothes must be with cotton clothes, synthetics with synthetics, leather with leather and so on. This avoids materials causing friction with another one.

03. Clearly Identify all your Boxes

If you store clothes in boxes, it is important to identify each box in order to facilitate the access to your pieces. It’s worthwhile to put label by season,size,owner, etc.

Also remember to place all heavy boxes near the bottom. For storage, you can use cardboard or plastic boxes. A good alternative is finding high boxes which you can hang stuff in.

04. Avoid Plastic Bags

It may seem very practical but packing clothes in plastic bags is not a good strategy. Plastic may yellow your pieces and leave them wet.

05. Prefer Structured Hangers

If you are going to use hangers, the best is go for wood or fabric coated ones. The ideal would be to use well structured hangers so as not to deform your clothes.

Remember that plastic and metal can damage.

06. Use little Cedar Balls

Our facilities are all disinfested regularly, so you don’t need to worry about bugs. However, if you want extra-assurance, the tip is to pack cedar balls along side your clothes. It helped preventing bugs and controls humidity.