If you’ve ever had your clothes stored away for a while, you may realize that when you take them out again, they have a musty odor and they’re moldy or have mildew. That may be due to moisture problems in your storage area. Moisture can have a negative effect on the clothes you store away. We want to show you how to keep your clothes moisture-free while they’re stored in a storage unit.
Make sure that the area you choose for storage is appropriate for your clothes. A good area would be a climate-controlled storage unit or an indoor closet. A bad place to store your clothes is an outdoor closet, the attic, or the garage.
- Carefully inspect the storage area you’ll use for leaks in the walls, floor, or ceiling.
- Do not store clothes if you haven’t washed and dried them, or they may develop mildew or a musty smell.
- If you have water-repellent spray that wards off bacteria, moths, and mildew, mist your garments with it.
- Store clothing in an airtight plastic container with a tight-fitting lid, instead of cardboard boxes or paper bags, to keep moisture away from the clothing.
- Use a hygrometer to test the humidity level in the storage area and make sure it stays below 50%.
- Put a silica gel pack in the container you’re going to store your clothing in.
- Use a new briquette every one or two months.
- Make sure the charcoal you use isn’t pre-soaked in lighter fluid, and if you’re using charcoal, keep it far away from your garments so they don’t get stained.
- If the storage area gets exposed to moisture, run a fan through it and open a window to help it dry.
- When humidity is high, use a dehumidifier to remove moisture from the air.
If you are looking for self-storage in Ottawa for your personal storage unit or business storage needs in the heart of Ottawa, contact us to discuss your storage locker options at Just Right Self Storage in Ottawa. We are conveniently located in the heart of Ottawa’s downtown core and only minutes away from Gatineau; we are the number one source for storage in Ottawa and Gatineau.