How to store winter clothes
Wash your winter clothes, let them dry fully, then fold them and store them in a clean, closed container in a dry place. Clothes that go away damp or unwashed are the ones that smell or get spoiled.
Clean everything first
Even clothes that look clean can hold sweat and food marks, which get worse in storage. Wash or dry clean each piece before you put it away.
Dry them fully
Dry clothes completely in the sun or in a well-aired room. This matters most before the rains, when clothes take longer to dry.
Fold, don't hang
Heavy sweaters can stretch on hangers. Fold them, and put the heaviest pieces at the bottom.
Choose the right place
Pick somewhere dry and away from direct sunlight. Avoid outside walls that get damp, and don't store clothes on the floor of a bathroom or a wet balcony.
Use a closed container
A container with a lid or zip keeps dust out and keeps everything together. Our foldable baskets close over their contents, so one basket can hold a season's clothes or blankets. When winter comes, empty it and fold it away.
Check them during the year
Open the container once or twice, especially after the rains. Take the clothes out and air them if they smell musty.
