We are all spending this October in a fashion dilemma; it’s not cold enough for cosy winter coats, but it’s not warm enough for pretty summery dresses. It could be time to get yourself a self-storage container and put away that summer wardrobe – it’s not getting warmer any time soon! At Store That, we have put together these top tips so that you can store your clothing safely and have them coming out looking as good as new from a storage unit in East London.

Wardrobe Change

We are now seeing those gorgeous orange leaves scattered across the park on chilly mornings: autumn is officially here. So, you now have the chance to show-off your new seasonal wardrobe! However, like most people, you’re probably lacking the wardrobe space to incorporate your new look! Now that summer has come to an end, you can safely store your summer outfits in a storage unit in East London for the mean time. This way, your bedroom can be decluttered, and you don’t have to donate or get rid of any clothes that you love.

Prepare Your Clothes

Preparing your clothes is just as important as how you package them in storage. The slightest mark can lead to a dirty stain when left for months in a container – wash everything! Even clean, unworn clothes should be washed as they can gather organic dust from sitting in the wardrobe. Cleaning your clothes also removes any odours which could potentially affect other items in the unit.

Secondly, you should ensure that everything is completely dry. Any moisture could result in mould or mildew, which is a death sentence for clothing!

How Should I Package My Clothes?

Clothing should be packaged according to their material and nature, so there isn’t one general rule here. Overall, they should be stored exactly the same as you would do at home – suits, dresses and shirts should be hung up with protectors if you have them. Jersey material, casual t-shirts and trousers can be folded up. Hoodies and jumpers in particular should be folded, as their weight on a hanger could reshape the shoulders.

For long-term storage, rolling items up tends to be the best method. Not only does this minimise the amount of space used, but the fewer number of folds means the clothes are less likely to become as creased. Plastic containers are ideal to put items of clothing into as they are protected from the elements and pests, without being completely airtight. Vacuum packing clothes may seem like a good idea if space is limited, but it can cause wears to degrade over time due to the lack of air circulation.

Use Pest Repellent

Traditional mothballs can leave your clothes with a nasty odour or stain your items, so natural repellents tend to be the preferred option. Cedar chips or lavender pouches will deter moths away whilst making your clothing smell pleasant. The only downside is that these may need to be replaced if you are storing your wears for a long time in a storage unit in East London.

Get in Touch

Now that it’s officially the autumnal season, you may be thinking about storing your summer wardrobe away until next year. If this is the case and you are interested in renting a storage unit in East London, then please get in touch with our team at Store That! We are always happy to have a chat – call us on 020 7515 1300 or email us at info@storethat.co.uk.