Spring is nearly here, which means a wardrobe change will soon be in order. Storing your bulky sweaters, cardigans, and hefty coats can free up a lot of room in your closet and make it easier to find seasonal favorites. However, before packing them away, dry cleaning, alterations, and any needed repairs should be taken care of. If you’re not sure why, this guide can elaborate and help you protect your clothing while it’s out of sight. 

Why Schedule Dry Cleaning Before Storing Your Clothes?

When you pull your winter clothes out of storage next fall or winter, you don’t want to be hit with a musty odor. Also, you probably don’t want to pull out your favorite sweater only to discover a forgotten stain. Dry cleaning eliminates these issues by offering a more lasting laundering than the typical home washer can provide. It also safely removes stains so your favorite pieces are ready to wear as soon as they are back in your closet. 

How to Pack Your Clothes for Storage

After downsizing your wardrobe to remove items that are no longer worn and dry cleaning the remaining pieces, it’s time to start packing. For bulkier pieces like puffy jackets, you will need sealed storage bags to keep them compressed and prevent them from overrunning your storage space. Heavy sweaters can be placed in a large storage bin; however, your more delicate wool and cashmere pieces should be neatly placed in a separate clothing box to prevent stretching. 

For leather, suede, and down-filled coats, relocate these to a dark, cold region of your home. However, if putting them in a storage unit, purchase some fabric garment bags to protect them from light and allow them to breathe. As for your winter specific shoes, the best place to keep them is in the original box. This will prevent stretching or warping. If that is not an option, you can either buy new boxes or purchase a hanging rack. 

Ensure your winter wardrobe is fully protected while in storage by bringing your pieces to Powell Cleaners for dry cleaning. This family-owned dry cleaner has served the Powell and Dublin, OH, region since 1990. In addition to their laundry service, they also provide alterations and tailoring. Visit any one of their three locations today. You can also go to their website or call them at (614) 792-1118 for more information about their services.