How To Store Clothes in a Storage Unit

Categories: Self Storage Tips

Posted by: Beyond Self Storage on Thursday, August 15, 2019

7 Easy Steps for Storing Clothes

Wash, dry, and iron all your clothing
Fold your clothes before storing
Buy plastic bins with clip-on lids
Use cedar balls or chips to maintain freshness
Avoid using vacuum-sealed bags
Find a clean, cool place to store your clothes
Check your clothing storage

Step 1: Wash, Dry, and Iron All Your Clothing

Before storing your clothes, you need to wash, dry, and iron all your clothing items. This will make sure they stay fresh during their time in storage.

Washing your clothes is also a great time to do some sorting. Organize your clothing and decide whether you want to keep, sell, or donate. This will help you reduce the amount of storage space you will need, saving you money.

Step 2: Fold Your Clothes Before Storing

After washing your clothes, making sure you fold them before storing them. If you dont fold your clothes, they will wrinkle and settle leaving you with clothes you cant wear. If you want to know how to fold your clothes while maximizing your storage space, watch this video.

Step 3: Buy Plastic Bins with Clip-On Lids

If you are storing clothes, use plastics bins instead of cardboard boxes or plastic bags. They are cheaper but they will not protect your clothes from moisture. Play it safe and buy plastic bins when storing clothes. They are the best way to protect your clothing.

Pro tip: Make sure you clean the plastic bins before storing to prevent any trapped moisture.

If you are looking for plastic bins, you can them at your local Target or Walmart.

Step 4: Use Cedar Balls To Block Bugs and Odors

Make sure you buy Cedar balls to avoid odor build-up. Cedar balls are great for long-term storage and will keep your clothes smelling fresh. They are also great for seasonal clothing like Halloween costumes and holiday decorations. You can buy a pack of 40 cedar balls for less than $8 on Amazon.

Step 5: Avoid Vacuum Sealed Bags

Do not use vacuum-sealed bags when storing clothes. They can save a lot of space but they will clothing when left in storage.

Step 6: Store Your Clothes in Clean, Cool, and Dark Place

After packing, it is time to find a place to store your clothes. It is important to explore your options and find the best storage option for you. We recommend finding a clean, cool, and dark place to store your clothes to protect them from humidity, water, mold, and mildew damages. At Beyond Self Storage, we have 100% indoor climate-controlled storage facilities with white-glove clean storage units that keep your clothes protected. We currently 14 locations nationwide in Lenexa, KS, Chesterfield, MO, Pittsburgh, PA, Arlington Heights, IL, Sterling Heights, IL, Macomb, MI, and Minneapolis, MN.

Step 7: Check Your Storage Unit Periodically

Once you have found a place to store your clothing, the job isn’t finished. Make sure to check your storage unit periodically to make sure your clothes are staying protected. Share these 7 easy tips with your family and friends on how to store clothes in a storage unit.

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