MONEY SAVING COUPON Fabric Care Tip #30
Storage - Cool, Dry, and Dark
Never store any garment unless it has been drycleaned or laundered first and all stains have been removed. Body oils, perspiration, invisible tannin stains, etc. are all magnets for moths and other destructive pests.
Always store in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Attics and basements are not recommended as they can be either damp, hot, or poorly ventilated.
If you are using storage chests or covers - avoid plastic (pastic can emit fumes that will damage dyes and / or fibers) - and if you are hanging your garments, select an unbleached, ventilated cotton cover, OR if you are packing your garments away, select a storage box that is acid free.
More Fabric Care Tips:
- Tip #101: How to Clean Down Jackets and Parkas
- Tip #102: Beware Toothcare Products
- Tip #103: Color Loss is Par for the Course
- Tip #30: Storage - Cool, Dry, and Dark
- Tip #13: Stain Removal Old Wives Tale
- Tip #22: Remove Our Plastic Wrap FAST
- Tip #10: Snow and Salt — Savior and Stainer
- Tip #14: Fur Forever: When Properly Stored
