How to send your winter clothes on a well-deserved summer break
It’s almost here: 20 March officially marks the start of spring. So, it’s time to switch up your wardrobe. Read on for what to keep in mind when preparing for the summer.
It's tempting – because it saves time – to simply lug stacks of clothes out of your wardrobe and dump them in the nearest box. Off to the basement or the attic they go. Out of sight, out of mind. But not you; you’re better than that. After all, this is the perfect opportunity to do some decluttering. And that brings us to step 1:
Clear out and wash
Which items did you completely ignore last autumn and winter, or maybe for even longer? Which are long past their prime? Which, ahem, maybe don’t fit anymore? I promise you, you can pretty much say goodbye to all of them with a clear conscience.
Whether or not you have a sort-out, next up is washing. This makes storing or passing on clothes a clean process – and also keeps merciless moths away. They love to nibble through fabrics where they can still find sweat or skin cells. Yum.
Before being banished to a box, your winter boots would also like some TLC with a brush, microfibre cloth and waterproofing spray. Next, adding shoe trees only takes a few seconds but it’ll pay off over the months to come.
If you’re still not quite sure how to properly care for and wash delicate garments, I recommend taking a look at our guides:
Choose the right storage
Depending on space, your freshly washed items can now move into their summer home. By which I mean the high-up, hard-to-reach areas of the wardrobe, under the bed, in the basement, or in the attic. However, the latter are only suitable if they’re dry, cool, and dark – ideal conditions for storing clothes. Damp rooms increase the risk of musty odours or even mould growth. However, too much direct sunlight can fade the colours.
You can use hanging garment bags or practical zipped textile boxes to protect your items from dust. If storage space is particularly limited, vacuum bags prove to be a true space-saving miracle.
Keep moths away
It’s better to be safe than sorry, and that’s why – despite taking the best precautions – we don’t want to risk taking wool jumpers out of temporary retirement next winter with holes in them. Lavender-scented bags or sheets and pieces of cedar wood should prevent the hungry insects from getting anywhere near your garments. It’s an easy extra storage step that’s definitely worth it.
Collect bonus points
Last but not least: as you’re already in the middle of organising or rearranging your wardrobe, you can afford to spend a few extra minutes giving it another go. Yes, it’s optional. But it’s actually too good an opportunity to pass up. Get to it!
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