Spring is here! Here are some practical tips to store your winter clothes!

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Here are some useful and practical tips you can use when storing your winter clothes - this will help your clothes last longer year after year!

Tips - storing winter clothes:

• Wash or dry clean all clothing before putting away, as body oils attract pests (such as bugs) that may ruin clothes.
• Dry clean winter coats before putting away or hanging.
• Clean boots and leathers before putting away (we also recommend polishing with mink oil); storage in a cotton (or 'breathable') bag is a must for leather, otherwise, leather may lose its supple texture and soles may dry rot.
• Wool apparel (such as trousers or sweaters) lasts longer on cedar hangers.
• When putting clothes away in bins, or placing on hangers in a closet, it is best to use white tissue paper to separate clothing - this will keep clothing neat and fresh during storage.

Do-it-yourself moth repellant:

We love 'natural' and 'green' household cleaners and such - this is good for the earth, and most do-it-yourself household products work for any budget! For a moth (or pest) repellant, take one old knee-high tube sock or an old pair of panty hose. You will need dried lavender, mint, and rosemary, as well as a few cinnamon sticks. Mix equal parts of the dried herbs and a couple cinnamon sticks and put them into the hose (or sock). You can hang in your closet, which will even give your apparel a hint of fresh scents when you wear them!