Steps to Take When Storing Your Seasonal Garments

With summer coming to a close and fall right around the corner, it is time to give focus to storing your seasonal garments. Nobody likes when summer comes to an end and certainly storing away your favorite summer outfits is something none of us enjoy. However, it appears the time is near now to pack up all your favorite summer garments and store them away until next year.

Here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations we understand full well how the task of packing and storing seasonal garments can turn into a major project that takes a good deal of time. With that said, our team of specialists wants to share some simple steps you can take for storing your summer clothes which will also make unpacking them next year a whole lot easier.

SIMPLE STEPS TO FOLLOW WHEN STORING YOUR SEASONAL GARMENTS

• Start by Organizing – Although, for many people, it is easier to take all your summer clothes and just toss them into a large Rubbermaid storage container and just consider the task done, we highly suggest you avoid this option. Should you choose this option, surely you will have many regrets when summer comes round again next year. Our team highly recommends you take a bit of time to organize each of your garments and items by their specific style, fabric or even by their everyday closet or dresser location.
• Choose the Right Storage Location – To keep all your favorite summer attire in tip top shape until next year be sure to choose a storage location that is cool, dry and dark. These elements make for the best storage location for garments being packed and stored away for an extended period of time. You want to be sure that all your clothing items maintain their look, health and integrity until its time to take them out again for another fun-filled summer season.
• Use Proper Labeling – Here at Jimmy’s Cleaners we find that it is remarkably helpful to label storage containers with their contents. Nothing is more difficult than having to weed through a number of unlabeled containers a year later to try and find a specific garment or item. We suggest you make your life a whole lot easier by taking a bit of time to label all your storage containers, listing their contents.
• Donate Items You No Longer Want – At the close of any season, and surely when packing and storage begins, take a good look at your entire wardrobe and get rid of the garments that you no longer like or wear. Everyone of us has those certain clothing items that we keep hung up in a closet or tucked in a dresser drawer that we simply never wear. The end of the season is the ideal time to donate these such items to a charity of your choice. Certainly, they will be appreciated and loved by someone in need. Once you donate items, you will find that you have added space in your closets or dresser drawers next season and can head out to buy a few new items to add to your summer wardrobe.
• Don’t Forget the Dry Cleaning or Tailoring Needs – As you are sifting through and organizing all your seasonal garments take time to identify those items that may need to be dry cleaned or perhaps need tailoring or repairs. You want to be sure to take care of these needs before storing the garments away. Again, this will make unpacking your stored garments quicker and easier come the following year.

TRUST OUR SKILLED SPECIALISTS WITH ALL YOUR GARMENT NEEDS

Here at Jimmy’s Cleaners and Alterations our team of dedicated specialists is steadfast in their commitment to meet the individual needs of all our clients and to do so in accommodating timelines. We take pride in our affordable prices, our weekly specials and our convenient pickup and drop off services we offer. Before storing away your seasonal garments be sure to look to the pros here at Jimmy’s Cleaners to take care of all your end of the season dry cleaning and tailoring needs. Don’t delay. Take advantage of our high-quality services today!