Ideally, we’d all have unlimited closet space in Johannesburg

. However, many of us find ourselves wondering how to fit all of our clothing in the storage space we have. A Self Storage Cape Town South Africa unit can house the outfits that you don’t wear every day, but follow these five tips to make sure you pick up your clothing in the same condition that you left it.

SELF STORAGE CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA – CLEAN THE CLOTHES.

Not only might soiled clothing attract insects, but if a stain on a piece of clothing is allowed to sit in Self Storage Cape Town South Africa, it could become more noticeable and impossible to get it out later. People often will think a garment is clean when they put it in storage, but when take it out, they wonder where that ugly stain came from, said Mary Marlowe Leverette, the laundry guide at About.com.

“Well the stain was there along. You just didn’t see it,” Leverette said.

SELF STORAGE CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA – SEEK TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

Extreme temperatures can damage some fabrics, as well as expensive articles of clothing like leather and fur. If you’re going to be keeping your clothing in a Self Storage Cape Town South Africa unit for a lengthy period of time, make sure it’s climate-controlled so your clothing won’t be subject to harsh weather conditions.

SELF STORAGE CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA – USE APPROPRIATE PACKING MATERIALS.

Archival boxes or plastic storage containers in Self Storage Cape Town South Africa made of polypropylene are your best bet for packing clothes. Use wardrobe boxes for items such as furs that need to be hung. Before putting clothing in boxes or bins, wrap them in acid-free tissue paper and place heavier items on the bottom.

One big no-no: Leaving clothing in plastic bags, such as those you get at the dry cleaner, Leverette said. If you do, you risk yellowing or moisture damage.

SELF STORAGE CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA – WATCH OUT FOR INSECTS.

Temperature changes aren’t the only threat to your clothing. Insects could take up residency in your wardrobe boxes as well. Avoid using mothballs, because they kill rather than repel clothing moths, said Debra Perrin Daube, owner of The Preservation Station, a Virginia company that specializes in conserving items. While you might not think that’s a big deal, dead moths could attract other insects and critters.

Self Storage Cape Town South Africa recommends that you pack all-natural cedar with your clothes to repel any pests, particularly moths and carpet beetles. Herbal repellents, such as lavender, also can keep bugs away.

SELF STORAGE CAPE TOWN SOUTH AFRICA – LABEL BASED ON USE.

If you use a Self Storage Cape Town South Africa unit to house seasonal clothes such as your winter clothes during the summer, make sure you label the boxes accordingly so you’ll be able to easily find the mittens, hats and jackets when the cold weather hits. Other ways you might label clothing are based on the size or the owner, Leverette said. For example, you might pack your spouse’s clothing in one box and your children’s clothing in other boxes.

Since some articles of clothing will go out of style or no longer fit over time, it’s a good idea to consider donating some items. Rather than pack away something you don’t need, “it’s worth your time to sort and make decisions before you store,” Leverette said.

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