How to Organize and Store Summer Clothing

Organize your summer clothing and get rid of the mess in your closet.

Storing summer clothing does not have to be a tiresome job. When done the right way, your clothes can be fresh and in great condition when summer rolls around again next year. Keeping different styles of clothing together is the key to this task, which will make sorting and using them next spring much easier than storing them in one big bunch.

Things You'll Need

• Storage containers
• Labels
• Dryer sheets
• Cedar balls or bags
• Markers

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all summer clothing before storing. When done drying, press any items that need pressing and then fold all items. When folding, make the item as small as possible. This will make it easier to fit more items in one container.

2. Sort items into piles according to each person and type of clothing. Put all like items together, such as shorts in one pile and shirts in another.

3. Use cedar bags or cedar balls and place inside large plastic containers to keep bugs and moths from creating holes in your clothing. If you are using bags, line the bottom of the container. If you use cedar balls, place them around your clothes after you are finished placing your clothes in the container.

4. Place folded items inside containers. When it's full, place lid on top and label container with the name of the family member whose clothes it contains and what is inside.

Tips & Warnings

• Clear containers work best because you can see what is inside.

• You can place a dryer sheet with a semi-heavy fragrance in the container to keep the clothes smelling fresh.

• Washing the items and folding them will ensure that they are ready to wear when needed.