85814 1134 Personal Care & Style Fashion Basics Women's Fashion true Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:05:53 -0700 /system/videos/1/14/58/08/85814.flv style, fashion, women, woman, wardrobe, storing, storage, closet, organizing How To Store Your Winter Clothes http://www.howcast.com/videos/85814-How-To-Store-Your-Winter-Clothes http://www.howcast.com/videos/85814-How-To-Store-Your-Winter-Clothes/edit approved 173 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=85814"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=85814" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 12 vinzfeller http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/store_winter_clothes_hd_4_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 1966 false false false 50180 0 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/43.jpg Launder everything Wash or dry-clean everything before putting it away. Insects feed on food and perspiration stains, even ones you can’t see. And oxidation can turn an invisible stain into an unsightly yellow blotch.

]]> 50181 1 55 Tip Don’t starch anything you iron—bugs like to munch on that, too.

]]> 50182 2 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/59.jpg Remove dry-cleaning bags Before storing dry-cleaned items, remove the plastic and air them out. Dry-cleaning bags can trap moisture inside, leading to mildew stains.

]]> 50183 3 68 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/68.jpg Fold your sweaters Fold your sweaters in acid-free tissue paper, which you can find online or in good stationery stores. Then store them in a heavy-duty plastic trash bag, a plastic box with a mesh-type lid, or in a new cardboard carton.

]]> 50184 4 82 Tip If you have an expensive cashmere sweater, put it in a plastic bag and stick it in your freezer for a few days. The cold will kill any moths and their larvae.

]]> 50185 5 90 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/90.jpg Hang pants and skirts Hang pants and skirts on hangers with clips. Leaving them folded over a hanger can leave a permanent mark.

]]> 50186 6 97 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/97.jpg Buff your boots Clean your shoes and boots. For leather, brush away dirt with a cotton cloth or shoe brush, polish them with saddle soap, and apply leather conditioner. For suede, use cleaning tools and products made specifically for that material.

]]> 50187 7 110 Tip Check shoes before storing them to see if any need new tips, soles, or heels. It will save you the effort in the spring.

]]> 50188 8 117 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/117.jpg Stuff and stash Store footwear in cardboard boxes or fabric shoe bags. Stuff the boots with old newspapers or plain tissue paper so they’ll retain their shape.

]]> 50189 9 126 Tip Never store leather shoes in plastic bags; they may mildew.

]]> 50190 10 131 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/131.jpg Find a cool, dry place Store clothes in a cool, dry place—not the attic or basement. Or ask your dry cleaner about seasonal storage; it’s usually offered for a nominal fee.

]]> 50191 11 141 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/141.jpg Make your own moth chasers Instead of using mothballs, which are toxic, make natural moth repellants by filling muslin sachet sacks with dried lavender. Or soak some cotton balls in lavender oil, put them in the bags, and stick them in closets and drawers.

]]> 50192 12 155 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/85814/155.jpg Use heavy hangers Hang coats and jackets on wooden, thick plastic, or padded hangers. Leaving them on flimsy wire hangers all summer can cause them to become misshapen.

]]> 50193 13 164 Fact Contrary to popular belief, cedar closets are ineffective at stopping moth infestations.

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