Storing Seasonal Clothing (page 2 of 2)

Summer Clothing Basics

Shorts, bathing suits, and sandals take up less space than their winter counterparts, so you can enjoy having some breathing room in your closet and dressers. Keep in mind, though, that exposure to sun, sea water, and chlorine can affect warm-weather clothes. Be sure to rinse out bathing suits before drying and storing them to remove corrosive salt or chemicals from the fabric. Keep bathing suits, caps, goggles, and other swimming gear in wire baskets when they are not in use, so they dry thoroughly.

Hooks that support coats in winter can hold baseball caps and sun hats in summer; when visible, it is more likely they will be used. The boot rack with waterproof tray is useful in summer too; if sandals and sneakers are left by the door, your family won't track sand or garden soil throughout the house. Post an umbrella stand or wall rack near the entry door to make it easy to grab umbrellas when a summer rainstorm threatens.

Packing Away Off-Season Clothes
Storing off-season clothes in transparent containers will make it a lot easier to find your favorite wool sweater or cotton T-shirt when the seasons change and you want it again. As a bonus, transparent and semitransparent plastic boxes are tidy and stackable, and will keep your clothes clean and dust-free in the off season. They're available in many sizes; look for those with hinged lids so you won't misplace mates.

If you don't want to invest in storage boxes, save the clear zippered bags that you get with the blankets and bedding you buy. To keep colorful clothes from fading, place transparent storage containers away from sunlight.

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