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one Get rid of excess

Before you start preparing your clothes, sort them out so that you don’t waste energy and space in the closet on those things that you no longer need. Analyze your wardrobe and set aside what you definitely won’t wear anymore. Throw away unwanted clothing, take it to a collection point for recycling, or take it to a thrift store. Dismantle not only adults, but also children’s things: often during the season the child manages to grow out of the old size. Start preparing the rest of your clothes for storage.

2 Check pockets and buttons

First of all, carefully inspect jackets and coats, check all pockets. They often contain headphones, cards and money. All this will still be useful to you, so it is better to discover the finds immediately, and not six months later, when you get the jacket again. In addition, bright dyes and rust from metal can ruin clothes, especially if they are light in color. In addition to the contents of the pockets, pay attention to the buttons: sew tighter those that are loose, replace some if necessary.

3 Remove dirt

Do not rush to immediately remove the clothes that you have worn only a couple of times on the mezzanine or distant shelves of the closet. Even these things need cleaning. What can be washed in the machine, send it there, take the rest to the dry cleaner. Take care to remove all stains and wash only with a product that suits the material. For example, only liquid powders can be used for a membrane, otherwise it will lose its properties. After washing, dry the clothes thoroughly and only then put them away.

four Prepare the closet

Before putting clothes in the closet, prepare a storage area. Treat the surfaces with special agents that repel parasites. For example, the smell of cedar will help against moths, you can use lavender and dried mint. Both natural preparations and sprays with the aromas of these herbs are suitable. Also in the store you can buy special tablets and sachets from insects that spoil clothes.

5 Pack your clothes

To keep jackets and coats better for next season, pack them in cases. When choosing the right one, pay attention to the composition of the fabric: for example, plastic trunks are not suitable for all things. It is strictly forbidden to store fur clothes and accessories in such packaging. Natural fur must breathe, otherwise it will deteriorate and fade. In a non-breathable cover, clothes can start to smell bad, so it is better to choose fabric models or cardboard boxes.

6 Dry clean hats and gloves

Don’t forget to take care of small accessories like hats and gloves. They need to be dry-cleaned to remove the dirt that gets there from the hands and head and accumulates all season. If you skip this step, hats and mittens can become a home for moths and other dangerous insects.

7 Put what you can in a vacuum bag

Vacuum bags will significantly save space in the closet or on the mezzanine. They compress voluminous down jackets and jackets several times, while the clothes will not lose their shape and will not be damaged. However, remember an important nuance: you can use vacuum bags only for outerwear filled with padding polyester.

eight Process natural materials

Leather, fur and woolen items must be treated with special insect sprays before being sent to storage. Together with the prepared shelves in the closet, they will reliably protect all warm clothes. You can also use skin care products for specific materials — especially for genuine leather, so that it remains soft and does not crack during storage.