5 Winter Wear Storage Tips

By Jo Clary Maughan,  Leading Image Consultant at F3 Image Consultants,

Winter is a word that is rarely used in Singapore.  With the climate hot all year round, we tend not to think of the cold.   However, if you travel to cooler climates, have a look at the following tips to take care of rarely worn items that may be spoiled by humidity.

1. Hang coats, jackets, skiwear, etc in a spare closet separate from your daily clothes. Leather should always hang and it may crack if folded tightly without access to air. Recycle dry-cleaning plastic bags to hang over delicate items and to keep dust away. Store coats on wooden hangers to keep the shape of the shoulders. To avoid mouldy garments, place a disposable dehumidifier container or sachet on the lower shelf of the wardrobe, or in drawers.
   
   
2.  If your leather items have mould on them, try to wipe it with a damp cloth. If this doesn’t work or there is staining left behind, suede or leather can be treated at ColourWash, www.colorwash.com.sg. They may be able to clean most stains or discolouration.
   
   
3.  Take out the seasonal clothes you do not wear and store them separately. Store all handbags, gloves, shoes and boots in Ziploc bags.  Take a straw and suck the air out the bags before closing them up.  Plastic will keep these items from falling apart over time.
   
   
4.  All cold weather items can be placed in plastic storage bags under your bed or in a separate closet. Utilise the area under your bed, as it is easier to access than a high cupboard.
   
   
5.  Put labels on the outside of all of your boxes or bags. This makes it simpler and faster to find the things you’re looking for – especially if you’re in a hurry!
   

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