Are your tired of pulling out seasonal clothes from your storage cupboard only to find out ugly, yellow stains or tiny holes all over it (thanks to pest infestations) or notice the elastic is shot?

If you know how disappointing and frustrating that can be and are looking for solid solutions, you have come to the right place. Keep scrolling to find few storage tips for your seasonal clothes to make sure they look great once you pull them out in the seasons to follow.

Tip #1: Clean/Repair Clothes Before Storage

All seasonal clothes must be properly cleaned, repaired and folded before being stored away for months. For more delicate garments, gather everything and head down to a professional dry cleaner. Remember, storing untreated stains on seasonal garments will only lead to further discoloration. Believe us, your future self will thank you for investing a few dollars on your seasonal clothes before packing them away.

Tip #2: Use Hangers & Zippered Bags

For garments that need to be stored hung up, be sure to use wide sturdy hangers, and avoid using flimsy wired ones. Doing this will prevent your seasonal clothes from getting stretched out, and will help retain the shape. Additionally, be sure to also coverthem up to deter pests and prevent them from getting dusty. For this purpose, you can use zippered garment bags.

Tip #3: Correctly Use Mothballs

Mothballs indeed effectively prevent pests from feasting on your garments however, it’s crucial to note that they’re a form of pesticide. Meaning, it contains a certain level of toxicity, making it hazardous for children, pets, and you when used incorrectly. To minimize safety concerns, you should wear gloves and consider spending extra dollars to buy chemical-free mothballs. Cedar-lined chests and cedar blocks are few other safer options.

5th Avenue EnRoute: Cleaning Seasonal Clothes for Immaculate Storage

As stated earlier, the first step in preserving the integrity of your seasonal clothes is to get them properly cleaned, and this is where we can help!

Most people assume that dry cleaning services are all about laundering spoiled or precious garments, but they’re wrong; there is much more what a professional dry cleaner does than removing stains and dirt. They provide garment care services for a range of clothing varieties. If you wish to learn what those services are, feel free to contact us at 804-331-8484.

At, 5th Avenue EnRoute, we take great pride in providing incomparable dry-cleaning services at the best possible rates, and are conveniently located in Willow Lawn, Ladysmith, Ashland, Fort Gregg Adams and Mechanicsville.

For more convenience, you can even avail of our free delivery and pick-up services!