How to Store Fur Coats in a Root Cellar
A fur item has a life expectancy of about 20 to 30 years with proper care. The fur may last even longer if it is stored properly and treated with extreme care. During storage, the ideal conditions for fur include humidity of about 40 percent and 16-degree temperatures. Furriers recommend storing furs with professional furriers to achieve these ideal conditions. However, with proper preparations, you can store a fur inside a root cellar without damaging the fur. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dehumidifier or humidifier
- Portable air conditioner
- Padded hanger
- Hanging rack
- Cotton sheets
- Moth balls or other moth control
Instructions
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Add a humidifier or dehumidifier to the cellar to keep it at an even 40 percent humidity. If the cellar is warm, place a portable air conditioner inside the cellar to keep it cool. Make sure the cellar is dry.
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Place the furs on a padded hanger. Place the hanger on a hanging rack. Leave several inches of space between each fur item. Place a cotton sheet over the furs if you are worried about them getting dirty.
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Place the rack away from sunlight. Add moth balls or other moth-controlling powder inside the furs' pockets or around the hanging rack. This will prevent moths from eating the furs inside the cellar.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the furs inside the cellar during warm months. You can keep the furs inside your normal closet during the winter season when you wear the furs.
References
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Comments
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Never put moth balls in your good furs pockets. The smell is hideous and the only way to get it out is by hanging your fur in the harsh sunshine. Even then, there will be a faint waft of mothball as you go traipsing through the theatre!
