Whether you fly monthly on business trips or go on vacation once a year, you usually pack your things the day before you leave. A lot or a little, a large suitcase on wheels or a modest travel bag - each time you choose based on the goals of a particular trip.

True, there are general requirements for any type of luggage: to pack things compactly and neatly so that everything fits, while trying not to wrinkle clothes and to protect fragile and valuable items from damage.

Particular attention should be paid to luggage if you are planning an air flight, because in this case the weight of the suitcase is important, and if you do not plan to check in the suitcase, then its dimensions.

Consider how to put things in your suitcase correctly and economically.

First of all, decide on the planned amount of things and choose the suitcase that is most suitable in size. You shouldn't try to fit a two-week supply of clothes for a family of four into a small suitcase, just as you shouldn't lug the biggest suitcase with you on a weekend trip.

Helpful hint: remember that the suitcase itself has weight too! Large roomy suitcases weigh a lot, especially plastic models or cloth suitcases with plastic corners, additional handles, locks and two rows of wheels. The heavier the empty suitcase, the less things you can take on a long trip.

Have you decided on the size of your suitcase? You can start packing.

First, lay out all your belongings in the empty spaces near the suitcase. Do not be too lazy to bring all the necessary hygiene products from the bathroom, and the shoes you will take from the hallway.

Make a note of items that require special handling: dresses, hats, jackets. Later we will talk in detail about how best to pack your suitcase so that important items of your wardrobe do not wrinkle and keep their shape.

The heaviest items should be placed at the bottom of the suitcase, closer to the wheels, if any. These include: shoes, hygiene products (shampoo, shower gel, shaving foam, eau de Toilette in a glass bottle), paper documents in large volumes, spare power supplies for smartphones or cameras. So in an upright position the suitcase will be the most stable and will not tip over at the wrong moment.

Next, at the bottom of the suitcase, strongly wrinkling things should be placed, trying not to create even piles.

Clothes that do not wrinkle or that can be ironed easily upon arrival on vacation can be placed loosely in the suitcase, stacked in layers. Such clothes include children's things, men's underwear (socks, panties, T-shirts), women's underwear (panties, bras, tights, socks, shirts), swimwear and swimming trunks, some T-shirts and trousers.

Down jackets, "air" knitted sweaters, vests are convenient to pack using vacuum bags - they significantly save space in a suitcase. But before using this method, make sure that there is also a vacuum cleaner where you are going to pack your things on the return trip. And keep in mind that things in the bag can wrinkle a lot, you may need an iron or a steamer.

Fragile things should be placed between layers of clothing: camera, camcorder, tablet, laptop. If you are planning to take a terry robe to feel at home on vacation, then this is the perfect package for your valuable equipment! Just wrap the desired item, and if necessary, several items, separating them with a layer of robe fabric. The same advice will come in handy if you plan on putting a towel in your suitcase.

Helpful Hint: Microfiber robes and towels are pleasant to the touch and have good absorbency, while taking up much less space than usual terry towels. In addition, they dry very quickly and will be simply indispensable on a seaside vacation!

It is also worthwhile to put medicines in glass containers (syrups, injection solutions) between the layers of clothing. When collecting a first-aid kit before a trip, get rid of paper boxes and packages in advance, leave only the blisters with tablets and instructions for use (for convenience, you can use an elastic band for money or a stapler).

If space in your suitcase allows, put all the medicines in a bag or cosmetic bag, so it will be easier for you to find them when necessary. However, this can be done on the spot, and for the flight, spread out into the empty seats in the suitcase. Medicines that you may need before flying or on the road, such as motion sickness or headaches, should be removed from the carry-on baggage.

In order to correctly distribute things inside a suitcase, you should not immediately pack all your clothes, especially if you have prepared them with a margin. Start with the one that you must take, and as you fill your suitcase, evaluate the remaining space for other things, such as a comb, hairdryer, cosmetics, razor, etc. It is possible that in order for everything to fit, you will have to sacrifice some of the clothes for this you don't have to take everything apart - you just put the extra clothes back in the closet!

To prevent closed shoes from warping when moving, fill them with small items wrapped in soft tissue (socks are great). This will save additional space.

Things that you may need at the airport before or immediately after your flight are best placed at the top of your suitcase so that when you open the zipper they are the first and can be easily removed. Such things include warm clothes if you are flying to a country with a cold climate, or, on the contrary, light shoes and a panama hat if you are greeted by the bright sun.

Helpful hint: if you are in doubt whether you have met the luggage weight norms when packing your suitcase, put things on top that you can put on yourself, such as a warm jacket or vest. Weigh your suitcase at the airport and, with a slight overweight, take them out and put them on. Also, such clothes can be carried in hands without any problems, and put back into the suitcase upon arrival.

When packing cosmetics, including decorative, be especially careful. Some cream tubes, lip glosses or airplane pressure gels can leak despite tightly closed caps. Wrap them additionally in a plastic bag so as not to spoil clothes and other things.

Use the straps in your suitcase to keep things in place. Close all zippers, and for reliability, pack your suitcase in a special film at the airport - this will protect it from damage and spontaneous opening. You can also pack your suitcase yourself, having bought a suitable film in the store in advance.

Now let's talk about things that require special packaging.

How to pack a hat in a suitcase

Method 1.

You can pack a brimmed hat in a special case, or a cardboard box of a suitable size will do. The disadvantages of this method include the high cost (therefore, cases are bought, as a rule, for expensive hats) and the size of the package. The box will take up a lot of space in the suitcase.

Method 2.

If you take with you on vacation straw hatbought during last year's vacation, you can use a simple instruction:

• Place dense things at the bottom of the suitcase, creating an even bottom;
• roll a few things into rolls or balls and fill your hat with them;
• put the hat in the suitcase with the brim down, place your clothes around it (right on the brim of the hat);
• do not place heavy objects on top of your hat to avoid crushing it.

Your hat will be in great shape!

If there is no possibility or desire to transport a men's suit in a special case on a hanger, you can try to pack it neatly into a suitcase. In this case, do not choose the suitcase for your business trip. small size - if the clothes are packed too tightly, the jacket is likely to wrinkle.

To fold a suit into a suitcase correctly, follow these simple instructions:

• Make sure there are no creases on the jacket, if necessary, steam the fabric;
• straighten the jacket on a flat surface;
• turn the right shoulder of the jacket inward, carefully straightening the formed folds;
• without turning your shoulder back, circle the right sleeve along the back of the jacket;
• insert your left shoulder into your right shoulder. Make sure the sleeves lie flat and stay inside.
• once again carefully smooth out all the folds, straighten the flaps of the jacket and fold the jacket in half horizontally.

If necessary, you can fold the trousers horizontally a couple of times, having previously aligned along the arrows, and put them in the resulting fold of the jacket.

Now you know how to fold a jacket. For reliability, you can put it in a plastic bag with a lock and, closing the lock, leave a little air in the bag. Try to stow your jacket in your suitcase so that hard objects with uneven edges do not come into contact with it.

How to fold a leather jacket into a suitcase

You can fold the jacket into a suitcase in a compact and convenient way if you use, for example, the instructions for folding male suit, namely the jacket.

Often the cut of a jacket and a jacket is similar. If you need to pack a sporty jacket, just turn the jacket inside out, leaving the sleeves inside, zip up and fold the jacket horizontally.

Do not use vacuum bags for transport leather jackets - crumpled skin is extremely difficult to bring to a decent look.

How to put a coat in a suitcase

Of course, it is optimal to carry a coat "on yourself", putting it on the road, or in a garment bag, a special case, on a hanger. An adult's coat can take up the entire space of a small suitcase!

However, if you still need to pack your coat in a suitcase, fold it according to the folding instructions. men's jacket and put it on the bottom of the suitcase. Lay a layer of clothing on top and only then put personal hygiene products and any items that have jagged edges and sharp corners. Upon arrival, immediately remove the coat from the suitcase and hang it on the hanger.

How to fold a shirt into a suitcase

Often, along with business suits, you have to pack shirts in a suitcase.

We offer a short instruction on how to pack a shirt correctly and neatly:

• Spread the shirt out on a firm, level surface, fasten the buttons and turn the buttons down;
• take each sleeve alternately back, folding it parallel to the fold line;
• fold the shirt horizontally twice, straightening any creases that form.

This method allows you to compactly fold not only classic shirts, but also polo shirts.

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How to fold a T-shirt into a suitcase

Short and long sleeve shirts, polo shirts can be folded in several ways.

Method 1.

Fold the shirt vertically and horizontally according to the drawing. This will give you a flat rectangle that doesn't take up much space.

Method 2.

Fold the sleeves of the T-shirt as shown in the illustration above, and then, starting at the neck, roll the T-shirt into a neat roll. This method is perfect for those who decide in this way to compactly pack all things in a suitcase - clothes rolled into rolls take up less space.

Method 3.

If you are not worried about the condition of the T-shirts after transport, you can put them in the voids formed in the suitcase after packing all the things. A properly and evenly filled suitcase is a guarantee of the safety of your belongings.

How to fold jeans in a suitcase

Jeans have long been a versatile wardrobe item. Thanks to the dense, wrinkle-free material and the absence of arrows, you can pack them in any way: fold vertically and roll into a tight roll, fold vertically and horizontally and put on the bottom of the suitcase, providing a flat area for storing wrinkled items, or even wrap fragile items with them. incl. tablet, camera. If the jeans get wrinkled during transportation, they will easily be smoothed out on you!

How to put shoes in a suitcase

It is always a good idea to bring a spare pair of shoes on a trip.

Shoes, especially for men, weigh a lot, so they should be placed at the bottom of the suitcase. Don't put your shoes in pairs; you can save space by placing each shoe separately and surrounding it with soft items. For additional space savings, fill your boots with socks or underwear (you can wrap the laundry in a plastic bag), or in small items, also pre-wrapping them with a cloth.

When packing boots, it is advisable not to bend the bootleg. But if the size of the suitcase does not allow you to put the boots in full, then try to put them not on the very bottom, and do not place heavy things on top of the bent tops. To avoid a strong crease, place a couple of rolls of folded clothing in the fold.

Before packing your shoes with thin heels (stiletto heels), wrap each heel with newspaper or cloth - this will protect the nearby items from damage.

It is advisable to wrap each shoe in a tight fabric or cellophane bag so that traces of shoe polish or street dust do not remain on your shirts and dresses

How to fold a dress into a suitcase

Nice dress - important detail girl's wardrobe both on vacation and on a business trip!

When choosing dresses, try to give preference to an outfit made of non-crease or low-crease fabric. Do not take linen dresses with you if you do not have the opportunity to use an iron - they are guaranteed to wrinkle in a suitcase in any way of folding.

A long dress can be packed in 2 stages: first, put the skirt in a suitcase, leaving the top of the dress hanging freely from the suitcase, then lay a layer of light things rolled into rolls, and lay the top of the dress on top of them. Do not stack heavy objects on top, let them all be under the dress.

If the dress is decorated with beads, rhinestones, stones, wrap it additionally in fabric or a tight bag. This way you will keep all the jewelry on the dress intact and will not damage the clothes that are nearby in the suitcase. This tip will be especially relevant for those who need to pack in a suitcase wedding Dress.

If possible, transport your wedding dress and accessories to it in a separate suitcase or hard case. Ask your bridal salon consultants how to fold a dress or veil properly, they have a wealth of experience packing these wardrobe items.

Even with the tightest packaging, the dress can wrinkle. Do not be upset, the hotel always has a steam iron, and if not, then try to contact any wedding salon upon arrival - you will not be denied to tidy up your dress for a reasonable fee or even completely free!

How to pack wine in aircraft luggage

We often bring alcohol as a souvenir from our vacation: wines or traditional drinks of the country we visited.

If you are flying by plane, then all alcoholic drinks in containers with a volume exceeding 100 ml will have to be checked in as checked baggage. You can put the bottles in a suitcase, having previously wrapped them with a bubble wrap, and in its absence with your clothes.

In many airlines, only alcoholic beverages in their original packaging are allowed for transportation, so you will have to carry them in original glass bottles.

Keep in mind that loaders at the airport do not stand on ceremony with their suitcases and, putting wine in the luggage of the plane, you risk getting your suitcase with clothes filled with wine from a broken bottle. Use one or more tightly tied plastic bags for each bottle.

There are no such strict restrictions for transporting liquids on the train, so if you are carrying alcohol for yourself, you can pour it into plastic bottles, this will lighten the weight of your suitcase. In addition, plastic is extremely difficult to damage even with careless handling of a suitcase.

Whatever you are traveling on, before packing the wine in your luggage, remember the weight of the bottles (about 1.5 kg for a 0.75 liter bottle) and calculate the total weight of the suitcase. Taking a lot of alcoholic "souvenirs" with you, you may simply not lift your suitcase to climb the stairs, or you may have to pay the overweight bill at the airport.
We wish you a pleasant trip!

To make things last a long time, keep quality and presentable for a long time appearance, it is important to ensure proper care and storage. This is especially true for winter outerwear and shoes. Such things of good quality are not cheap, so they are bought for more than one season. At the same time, it takes 6-9 months to store winter clothes and shoes, and prolonged storage can negatively affect the product.

Another problem that we may face is the lack of space in the apartment. Oversized and bulky winter clothing and shoes take up a lot of space. Therefore, it is difficult to store such things in a small apartment. In this article, we will look at how to properly store winter things in the summer, so that they retain their quality, physical properties and an attractive appearance. And we will learn how to provide compact storage if there is little space in the apartment.

How to prepare winter clothing for storage

Before storing winter clothes, you need to carefully prepare each product. Clothes and shoes are cleaned, washed and dried if necessary. Natural sheepskin coats and it is better to give fur coats to dry cleaning, otherwise you can ruin expensive material. However, you can also do cleaning at home.

Fur collars, fur coats and other products are first cleaned with a brush. By the way, such products can be vacuum cleaned. After cleaning, the fur coat and sheepskin coat are dried in a well-ventilated area. In this case, the clothes must be hung on wide hangers that fit the product. Stains and dirt can be removed with special or folk remedies... See how to clean a fur coat at home.

The down jacket is easier to clean. Many products can be washed without problems in washing machine... Choose a delicate setting and use special wash balls to keep the fluff or filler from straying. Straighten thoroughly after washing. winter jacket or a down jacket and dry your clothes in a well-ventilated area in a horizontal position. Stretch the canvas periodically, knead and distribute the filler.

Warm sweaters can also be washed in washing machine in a delicate mode using liquid detergentssuitable for the type of material. But cashmere products can only be washed by hand.

How to prepare winter shoes for storage

Rinse, clean and dry your shoes thoroughly before prolonged storage. Use cloths, brushes, sponges, and products that are appropriate for the type of shoe material. Remember that, and, natural and faux fur require different care.

Check the products and take them to a workshop if necessary. Replace heels and repair heels as needed. You can paint over or remove scuffs, cracks and scratches at home using shoe paint or folk remedies.

Do not put away dirty and damp shoes! During prolonged storage, mold forms on the products, material and seams are deformed, shape is lost and other problems arise, in which the shoes will no longer be wearable.

Products are filled with paper, cardboard is inserted into the tops of boots and boots. Then the locks, zippers, buttons and buttons are closed. This will keep the shoe in shape. And so that the inner fur is not damaged by moths, put inside along with newspapers special means from insects.

1. Hang your fur coat in your balcony cabinet. Fur coats need to be stored in cool conditions. Therefore, using a loggia in this case is a suitable solution for small apartments. Many people doubt whether it is possible to store things on the balcony. For fur, this is the best place, provided that the fur coat hangs in a closed cabinet. But it is not recommended to store leather outerwear and shoes on the balcony;
2. Fur coats and fur products are stored away from sunlight. A suitable temperature is considered to be six to eight degrees Celsius. At the same time, it is important that the clothes do not come into contact with neighboring things. Do not store dyed and undyed fur and leather products together;
3. Place warm items in vacuum bags. You can use vacuum bags to store bulky items. This idea is extremely productive and is suitable for warm sweaters, outerwear and blankets. First, you need to pump out oxygen with a vacuum cleaner, due to which the volume of the bags will decrease. For down jackets and down jackets, only half of the air is pumped out to preserve the filler. With vacuum bags big size you can save more usable space;
4. Store in cardboard boxes. Such hats made of felt, wool and other materials easily wrinkle and lose their shape. In addition, they strongly attract dust. Therefore, the hats are first cleaned and dried, then filled with paper inside and folded for storage in a cardboard box;
5. Use special hangers for scarves, on which you can hang several items of silk, acrylic or fine fabric at once. For storage, fold the woolen or cashmere scarf and put it in a drawer. Then he will not stretch;
6. Long items such as dresses, coats and fur coats should never be folded. Such products are hung on hangers and stored unfolded. To avoid dust and dirt during storage, use cloth bags or garment covers. Do not take cellophane or film, as it does not allow air to pass through and adversely affects the condition of the materials;
7. Sweaters and jumpers, on the other hand, need to be folded for storage. On a hanger, they will stretch and lose their shape. It is advisable to store clothes in plastic containers or vacuum bags;
8. To make things take up less space, use the maximum space in the apartment. These can be surfaces on cabinets and mezzanines. It is practical and functional to use drawers or containers with clothes that can be stowed under the bed. It is also convenient to put shoe boxes, baskets with accessories, hats and scarves, warm sweaters there;
9. Use a separate hanger for each item and do not hang several items on one hanger. Remember to put moth repellent in your closet or pockets. Fasten the buttons and locks. Prepare the necessary containers, vacuum bags, boxes and crates for storage. Think in advance how you will use the space in the apartment;
10. Before storage, it is necessary not only to select and select places, but also to conduct an audit. You should . If you have not put on the product even once in a season, feel free to give or sell clothes. Give your clothes back if they are out of size. Throw out spoiled things, do not store. They only take up space, gradually clutter up the apartment and complicate cleaning in the house.

How and where to store winter shoes

Suitable and safe solution for storing winter shoes, folding products into cardboard boxes will become. It is advisable to use the original boxes, so do not throw away the packaging after purchasing a new pair.

Place a soft cloth or paper between the items to prevent chafing. Or, you can put each item in a special shoe bag. This is especially important if you are storing shoes in one large drawer or suitcase. It is not advisable to store products in bags.

To avoid looking for a pair of boots, boots or sneakers for a long time at the beginning of the new season, sign the cardboard box. By the way, it is desirable that such a box has a hole for air circulation. Then the products will better retain their quality and presentable appearance. Shoe boxes have these holes.

How to put things in a suitcase?

How to put things in a suitcase?

How to put things in a suitcase? Even the most avid travelers ask this question. After all, any person wants to take all the items of his wardrobe safe and sound. And for this you need to know how to put things in a suitcase correctly.

Neatly folding a shirt into a suitcase is the key to success for a business person. Among the many ways that tell how to put a shirt in a suitcase, what you just will not see, but always the most reliable, time-tested, so-called "store" method wins. To do this, fasten the product with all the buttons and put it on a flat surface with its back up and raise the collar so that it does not wrinkle. Next, fold the sleeves onto the back, straighten the folds and fold the shirt across. It is advisable that the level of the fold was below the level of the waist - then the bruise will tuck into the trousers. It is better to fold shirts into a suitcase with a "jack", that is, the first shirt is collared in one direction, and the second in the other.

Or you can use the method shown below:

A jacket is the most capricious thing, if you throw it into a suitcase somehow, then it will not be so easy to get rid of the folds, so it is better to fold it neatly as follows:

Take the jacket by the collar and turn one sleeve inside out, insert the second sleeve into it so that as a result they are pressed right sides together. The jacket will turn out completely inside out and will look like half of the jacket. Carefully straighten all elements - collar, pockets, flaps. Roll the jacket into a large tube or fold it in half. Place it on top of everything in your suitcase. You can also put it in a bag and leave air in it - this will ensure the most gentle transportation.

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Putting your pants in a suitcase is easy! Fold them at the seams and place the top of the trousers on the very bottom of the suitcase so that the trousers hang out. When your suitcase is completely packed, cover your belongings with these hanging trousers. This method will help to avoid creases on the pants. If you are carrying several pairs of pants at the same time, then place the trousers on opposite sides of the suitcase.

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- How to fold a dress into a suitcase

You can fold a dress into a suitcase in the same way as trousers. If the dress has long sleeves, then they should be folded neatly on a flat surface as if you were packing a shirt.

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It is better to put the hat on the bottom of the suitcase, while in the convex part, put some scarves or swimwear to avoid deformation. Lay the rest of your clothing on the fields. On the other hand, it may be better to carry the hat in your carry-on luggage to keep things calm. And also, there are special cases and boxes for hats, but they take up a lot of space and are not cheap, so such devices are worth buying only for expensive hats.

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It will take a minimum of time to put a T-shirt in a suitcase. T-shirts, T-shirts and tops are best rolled up. So you will save space in your suitcase, and things will not be wrinkled. These rolls are best placed at the end of the collection to fill the empty space.

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- How to fold a jacket into a suitcase

Folding a jacket in a suitcase is actually easier than it sounds. To do this, leave all the fasteners unbuttoned, carefully turn them inside out (the sleeves of the jacket are obtained inside). Fold jacket lengthwise once. Then fold the jacket horizontally and fold it three times (if the jacket is rather thick, then less). Place it in a plastic bag. This packaging method is more compact and reliable.

If you have a large suitcase and some things fit in it entirely, then no need to add them... When collecting a suitcase, it is also necessary to arrange things so that all heavy objects are at the bottom (near the wheels). If there is a lot of empty space in the suitcase at the end of the packaging, it is better to fill it with plastic bags or paper so that the things in the suitcase are in place. From correctly folded things your appearance depends, so pay special attention to this process!

Many cleaners fought to resolve the issue how to pack a shirt, jacket, pants or evening dresses in a suitcase and do not wrinkle. And thanks to their efforts, today luggage manufacturers offer modern decision the question "How to put things in a suitcase." The set for the suitcase offers either a hanger attachment, or the suitcase has a special compartment for business clothes. Like the suitcases below.

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Before you frivolously hide winter things in the closet or put them on the back shelf of your wardrobe, take care of them. proper storage... Here are some simple yet effective tips on how to store your clothes and shoes so that they will retain their previous appearance until the next winter season.

Storage space for winter clothes

The first thing to remember is that you cannot keep winter coats, jackets or woolen things pressed in boxes and polyethylene bags. Improper storage of winter things leads to the fact that they quickly "age", fur products, lose their original appearance and begin to fade.
It is strongly not recommended to use bags made of polyethylene and other similar materials for long-term storage of things. There is no air circulation in them, which contributes to the appearance of a musty smell in things, and also there are favorable conditions for the reproduction of moths.
Store winter clothes in cool, well-ventilated places, such as built-in wardrobes near your front door or in a hallway out of direct sunlight. You can also store winter things on a glazed balcony or loggia, if moisture does not get there, it is dry enough and does not rise extremely in summer. heat.
It is recommended to store coats, jackets, fur coats, sheepskin coats and raincoats in bags made of cotton fabric or gauze by hanging them on clothes hangers.

Sweater storage

Before sending a sweater for the winter, it must be washed, if you leave it dirty, then even a minor stain in the next season may become unremovable, and the thing itself will become unusable.
Sweaters should not be left on the hanger - they can stretch and lose their shape. Fold them up several times and place them in a box or clean plastic container with ventilation holes along with moth repellent.

Storage of coats and down jackets

Down jacketlike a sweater, it is advisable to wash or dry-clean before storage. Best stored on a hanger in a fabric cover. If this is not possible, then the down jacket must be turned out and placed in a ventilated box or cloth bag.
Leather coats, jackets and sheepskin coats are stored somewhat differently. First, things are wiped with a damp foam sponge, wiping off dust and dirt. Then they level them with their hands, thereby smoothing out the folds. The sheepskin coat is turned inside out and the fur is cleaned with a clothes brush from dust and excess lint. Then it is turned back onto the front side and placed in storage.
Fur coat from natural fur should be covered with a paper bag or a special wardrobe trunk made of breathable material, and stored in a room with a temperature not exceeding + 10-15 C °. It is clear that it is simply impossible to maintain such a temperature regime in an ordinary apartment in the summer, so it remains to find the darkest and dryest corner in the closet and store the fur coat there.
Today in dry cleaners you can find a service for storing fur products in special chambers, where all conditions are created so that the fur coat does not lose its original gloss.

Shoe storage

Wash, clean and dry shoes thoroughly before storing. To eliminate the unpleasant odor, it can be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. To disinfect, soak pieces of cotton wool with vinegar solution and put them inside the shoe. Then put it in a plastic bag, tie it up and let it sit for twelve hours. To prevent the shoes from losing their shape, insert special pads or dense lumps of newsprint (the smell of printing ink repels moths well). The safest way to store shoes is in a box in a dry place out of sunlight.
Keep tall boots hanging to prevent creases in the bootlegs. This applies to suede and leather shoes. If this is not possible, place the boots in boxes of the appropriate size so that you do not need to bend them.

Moth control

Even if you adhere to all of these tips, there is still another risk factor - the appearance of moths, which can damage clothes. For prevention purposes, buy essential oil cedar, lavender or cypress, soak special fabric pillows or cotton swabs with them and arrange them in boxes and on shelves where clothes will be stored.

When proper care and storage, winter clothes will serve for a long time, which will save a lot of money, besides, your things will look fresh and well-groomed.

Not far away warm days, which means that we are about to take off our winter clothes and shoes and hide them for six months in distant boxes. But before you frivolously hide winter things in the closet or put them on the back shelf of your wardrobe, take care of their proper storage. We bring to your attention a number of simple, but very effective tips on how to store clothes and shoes so that they will retain their previous appearance until the next winter season.

FUR COATS AND DOUBLES

First and most important point - before sending your favorite fur and leather things for storage, they must be cleaned of winter dirt. The most effective and high-quality option is to resort to the help of dry cleaning specialists. It is impossible to clean sheepskin coats and fur coats at home. Cleaning must be done in the spring, not in the fall before the next season. Otherwise, all the substances that remain on your warm clothes will affect fur and skin throughout the summer months, thereby spoiling the appearance and shortening the time of their wear.

Before hanging a fur coat in a closet, be sure to dry it in a draft: in a room or on a balcony, but always in the shade. The sun's rays are especially dangerous for light fur: it tends to "sunbathe" (turn yellow). After drying and airing, the fur must be carefully knocked out and shaken out.

It's important to provide extra protection against moths.

Purchase herbal or woody moth repellents, place the bags in your pockets and under your collar. Over time, these funds fizzle out and must be replaced with new ones. It is convenient for these purposes to use cedar planks, which are hung on a hook in the closet, next to your favorite fur coat.

Better yet, use a special anti-mole cover. Pack the fur coat in such a cover and you can not worry about its safety for a long period of time, it will protect the fur from moth butterflies, its larvae and egg laying. Moreover, the residual action of the substances contained in the cover will destroy the moth even outside of it. Of course, it is suitable not only for fur, but also for any woolen items.

The anti-molten case shown in the photo retains its protective effect for 12 months. It has a faint lavender scent, is absolutely safe, made of spunbond, a durable porous material that will allow the fur coat to "breathe".

Ideal conditions for storing fur products are without access to light and with an air temperature of 8-10 degrees. It is clear that it is difficult to provide such conditions at home, so place it in the darkest, cool corner of the closet or dressing room. Today, an increasing number of dry cleaners and fur salons provide the service of summer storage of fur coats in special fur refrigerators, where optimal conditions are provided to extend the life of the fur.

Down jackets, jackets and coats

Before sending a winter jacket or down jacket for storage, they can be washed in a washing machine at a temperature of 30 degrees (if only dry cleaning is not recommended on the product tag). You can put a tennis ball in the drum of the machine to prevent the fluff from getting clumped during spinning.

So that there are no streaks from the powder on the dark synthetic winter jacket, experienced housewives it is advised to rinse it twice. When the garment is dry, beat the fluff to restore it to its original shape.

It is best to store jackets and coats on a hanger in a special one. If this is not possible, then the down jacket must be turned out and put in a ventilated box or cloth bag.

Sintepon jackets and down jackets can be stored to save space. In this case, it is important to comply with all conditions and rules for the use of vacuum.

Important! When storing down things in vacuum bags, it is recommended to evacuate the air by no more than 50% in order to avoid feather breaks and easier restoration of the shape after storage.

SWEATER

Before sending a sweater for the winter, it must be washed, if you leave it dirty, then even a minor stain in the next season may become unremovable, and the thing itself will become unusable.

Sweaters should not be left on the hanger - they can stretch and lose their shape. Fold them up a few times and place them in a clean plastic container with ventilation holes along with moth repellent.

Also, oversized sweaters or a lot of warm jumpers can be sent for seasonal storage at. This will save up to 80% of cabinet space.

FOOTWEAR

Wash, clean and dry shoes thoroughly before storing. To eliminate the unpleasant odor, it can be treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide. To disinfect, soak pieces of cotton wool with vinegar solution and put them inside the shoe. Then put it in a plastic bag, tie it up and let it sit for twelve hours. For a more effective fight against odors in repair shops, shoes are treated in special antibacterial chambers; at home, you can use ultraviolet dryers for shoes.

To prevent the shoes from losing their shape, insert special pads, bamboo sachets or dense lumps of newsprint (the smell of printing ink repels moths well). It is safest to store your shoes in a dry place where sunlight does not penetrate.

Keep tall boots hanging to prevent creases on the tops. This applies to suede and leather shoes. If this is not possible, tuck the boots in so that you do not need to bend them.