Storing clothes with Ulok

Many modern new build properties are seriously lacking on the storage front. If your wardrobe is full to bursting point, then one clever way to solve your storage issues is to pack up winter clothes in summer months, and vice versa, particularly if you have a large or growing family. Our storage facilities are more cost-effective than moving house to a larger property. However, before you start cramming clothes into cases, here’s how to store clothes long term properly to avoid damages.

Wash, Dry and Iron

Items should be laundered or dry cleaned, thoroughly dried and ironed if appropriate before putting them away. If you miss a stain or mark, the chances of getting that out after six months in storage are slim to nil. Deodorant marks or perfume sprayed on clothes can become permanent stains over time and you will likely not opt to wear a garment if this is the case.

Have a Clear Out

We are all guilty of holding onto items of clothing which are out of fashion or don’t fit in the hope they’ll be useful again in the future. There’s no point in storing items which you know deep down that you’re never going to use again. If you’re planning to store some items take the opportunity to get rid of the surplus. Take it to the charity shop, or sell valuable items online.

Buy some containers

Vacuum bags are often sold as the best option for storing clothing and textiles. This type of storage is fine for artificial fibres, but items made from natural fibres like silk or wool don’t react well to being vacuum packed for the long term. A much better option is clear plastic crates, which you can stack one on top of the other and see at a glance what’s stored inside. Work out whether you want to store things according to type of clothing, size, colour or family member.

Pack Carefully

How you pack your things will depend on what type of things you’re storing. As a general rule, it’s best to store heavy things at the bottom of a box or plastic container whilst putting delicate items on top. So store your heavy winter coats at the base, putting cashmere sweaters or a cotton shirt on top. Don’t cram too much into one container. It is often more efficient to roll up items for storage rather than folding. If you have dresses and blouses which are better hung than folded, look for hanging rails and use suit carriers to protect them.

Ulok it

Lofts and garages aren’t always the best place to store your clothing. Ulok can offer a space that is cool and dry. Clothes kept in garages or sheds can often get damp, whilst items stored in direct sunlight can fade, even through a plastic container. If you have a lot of items, or the clothes are valuable it is worth contacting us to discuss your requirements. We have a variety of different sized units and various locations from 16sqft to as large as 150sqft cupboard so you can store clothes with us long term and hassle free with easy access whenever you need it.