Do You Really Need to Wash Clothes That Have Been in Storage? Laundry Pros Explain What to Do Before Wearing Them
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If they arrived clean and untouched, you might be wondering if they need to be washed. Or maybe, because they’ve been in storage, they seem like they deserve a wash. The change of season means a new wardrobe, or at least bringing out your coats, sweaters, and cold-weather essentials from their summer hiatus. But should you wash your clothes as you take them out of winter storage? If they arrived clean and untouched, you might be wondering if th…
Do You Really Need to Wash Clothes That Have Been in Storage? Laundry Pros Explain What to Do Before Wearing Them
Credit: Susumu Yoshioka / Getty ImagesKey PointsSkip rewashing stored winter clothes when they look and smell clean, then steam out wrinkles.Wash skin-contact items, linens, and anything with dampness, pests, dust, or odd marks.Clean worn clothes before storing to prevent lasting stains, odors, discoloration, and bug damage.The changing of the seasons means a new set of clothes—or at least retrieving your coats, sweaters, and cold-weather essent…
Even if you washed your clothes before storing them, an unpleasant smell when you open the box or storage bag is a reason to check them carefully. With the change of season, it's time to say goodbye to summer clothes and take out your coats, sweaters and other winter items from the closets. But do clothes that have been stored for months need washing? If you washed them before storing them and they have remained protected since then, you may be …
Now that the coldest days of autumn begin to feel, it's time to change the clothes in your closet. However, it's common for clothes to smell moldy after being stored for months. See how to solve this with practical tips.
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