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Garment Storage
Choose the appropriate hanger based on style and weight:
  • Plastic hangers provide slight support for tightly woven lightweight shirts and blouses.
  • Padded, Shaped, Suit Hangers should be used for sheer fabric blouses, dresses, jackets, suits, and tailored garments.
  • Traditional hangers with large, rounded crossbars are good for slacks or pants. Hang slacks or pants from the cuff or hem, or folded over the crossbar to protect against a thigh crease.
  • Knitted garments should be folded, never hung. Hanging can cause the garment to stretch out of shape.
  • Always use fabric support straps or loops to reduce stress. These straps help minimize garment distortion by distributing weight more evenly.
  • Do not use wire hangers, unless they are covered, because they can rust and stain fabric, or fray and snag fabric.
  • Allow for space between hanging garments so air can flow around them, and to prevent wrinkles and distortion.
  • Garment fasteners at the neckline of a dress or blouse/shirt, or at the waistline of skirts and slacks will keep them positioned on the hanger.
Folded storage should be used for items such as sweaters, knitwear, stretchy clothing, or delicate and fragile garments that should not be hung.
  • Placing white tissue paper between garment folds will prevent creasing, as will folding garments in a different manner each time.
  • Roll underwear and socks, rather than folding to minimize storage space and reduce wrinkling.
  • Protect your garments from snags and natural wood oils by painting closet shelves and using drawer liners.
  • When stacking folded garments, place the heaviest on the bottom and do not stack items that tend to crease.
For frequently worn items, try short term storage. Proper handling can extend the life of the garment and reduce the number of needed cleanings.
  • Allow clothing to air overnight before storing so excess moisture can evaporate. This will reduce wrinkling.
  • Let all wearable items, even footwear, rest one day between wearings.
  • Brush winter clothes and outerwear, particularly woolen items, between cleanings to keep them fresher for a longer period of time.
  • Before storing clothes, determine the need for dry cleaning. If spots or stains are found, dry clean sooner, rather than later. Delay can make stains tougher to remove, and can even render them permanent.
  • Store frequently worn items in the most accessible places within the storage area.
  • Keep storage area away from heat and light to prevent fading.
  • To defend against mildew, make sure clothing is completely dry before storing.
Seasonal storage is for winter or summer clothing during the off season.
  • Clean items before storage to prevent yellow age stains from food and beverages from forming. This will also keep insects away who would might feed on these stains.
  • Do not use storage space where items can be exposed to intense heat, light, moisture, grease, oils, or fumes. And only use canvas garment bags with cedar tops and bottoms. Plastic bags prevent air circulation and allow moisture to collect, which can lead to the formation of mildew.
  • Since air circulation is of the utmost importance, use white tissue paper or clean sheets/pillow cases for packing material.
  • Suitcases can be used for temporary storage. By placing folded items inside pillowcases or sheets, they can be easily removed when the suitcases are needed for travel.
  • To avoid moth and other insect damage, store items in clean, well ventilated areas. When using moth balls or moth crystals, remember to keep actual balls or crystals away from contact with clothing, but above garments so fumes will filter downward through clothes.
Dry Cleaning
The following fabrics can or should be dry cleaned, but always consult the label beforehand. Furthermore, below some of the fabrics are a few clothing care suggestions or warnings. Remember, frequent dry cleaning, except where stated, is actually good for your garments, since early stain removal can prevent future discoloration or permanent staining.

Acetate
  • If fabric gets wet, do not twist or wring out.
  • Keep away from acetone and organic solvents, like nail polish remover and perfume.
Acrylic
  • Do not bleach.
Linen
  • Drapery, upholstery, and decorative linens should always be dry cleaned.
  • May need frequent pressing, unless it has been treated for crease resistance.
Lyocell
  • Follow the label for specific instructions.
Polyolefin
  • Do not iron.
Rayon
  • Care is often similar to silk, but follow the label.
Silk
  • Never use bleach or bleach-based products on silk.
  • Sweat stains should be removed immediately. If you sweat heavily, consider wearing underarm shields.
Wool
  • Should only be cleaned once per season, or when stained. Dry clean only.
  • Brush dust out between cleanings with a stiff bristled brush.

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