The days are getting longer, the temperatures are rising and sandals, shorts and short-sleeved t-shirts are making their way. The wardrobe change is a semi-annual liturgy that gives continuity to the changes of season and facilitates the morning choice of the looks that we will wear each day. Although it may be a tedious and boring task, this is a perfect opportunity to remove those clothes that we have not worn all winter and keep the clothes that we will store until next season in the best condition. Here are some tips on how to do it.
Before saying goodbye to the coats and jackets of the winter season, it is a good idea to do a laundry with those clothes that need it. For fabrics that are sensitive to machine washing, such as wool coats, use a roller to remove any lint or pet hair that may have adhered. The rest, put them in the washing machine and let them dry well to prevent the spread of bacteria and mold.
Once the jackets and coats have been ironed, reserve the highest part of your closet to store them. These types of garments tend to be bulky and some are too delicate to fold several times. Therefore, the ideal is to hang them on hangers and protect them from dust with the help of fabric or plastic covers. To provide them with an extra point of protection, you can hang lavender bags or anti-moth products from the hanger.
In the case of waterproof coats, you can choose to store them vacuum. This homemade technique will help you compress them if you have limited storage space. There are specific bags prepared for this function that have a nozzle, on which you must suck out the remaining air with the vacuum cleaner once the garment is placed inside. You can apply this same method to store your duvets and bedding sets.
An alternative is plastic boxes, often transparent, that will allow you to organize your coats and jackets and locate them easily for next winter. Simply fold the clothes so that they are as flat as possible and, once sealed, store the box on the top shelf of the closet, in the attic or under the bed. If you run out of space, fold the coat once, place it on top of the boxes, and cover it with a cloth or sheet.
