How To Store Heavy Blankets Dust Free And Musty Free
So the seasons have changed, and it’s time to store those bulky blankets and bedding. Everyone loves crisp, clean blankets, and it’s a pain when they smell musty and moldy when they come out of storage. In order to keep your bedding secure from dust and dirt, as well as bugs and mold, you’ll want to store it in a close space.
Many people wonder whether it’s okay to keep blankets in plastic bags in the garage, especially when they have limited space in the linen closet, or even not enough space in any other closet. However, it’s best to avoid the garage and plastic bags to store any clothing or bedding at all times.
Clean and dry bedding is the first thing you should do
Always make sure that all of your bedding is clean and dry before putting them away for storage. It is best to wash them in hot water and completely dry them before storing them in a cotton bag, ensuring they are completely dry and free of any moisture that might contribute to mold development in the future.
Best storage condition vs. what to avoid
The best location to store any clothing or bedding is a linen closet or on a shelf in any other closets inside the house. If you have a limited closet space, place them in a cotton storage bag and store them under the bed. Make sure each storage bag has enough breathing space to avoid growth of mold and odor trapping. If they are easily removed from the storage place, unzip the storage bag every now and then to let the bedding to breathe and expel any moisture that may have accumulated.
One thing to keep in mind is to keep your bedding away from locations where it will be exposed to dampness, rodents, and pests, such as sheds, attics, and garages. You should remain as far away from these locations as you possibly can, because it’s impossible to maintain the temperature and humidity from these locations in order to keep any clothes or bedding mold and dust free.
So, how do you store blankets so they don’t get musty or dusty?
Whether you have a space in a linen closet or storing extra beddings under the bed, cotton bags are the best way to protect your bedding from dust and bugs while still allowing moisture to escape. Vacuum seal is another good way to store extra bedding synthetic or down alternative comforters. However, to keep your goose down comforter in good condition, use a big cotton storage bag that allows it to breathe and avoids it from being too compacted while in storage.
Plastic bags may seem like an easy choice, but they’re not airtight; they may let moisture enter and then trap it, allowing mold and mildew to form. So, it’s best to avoid plastic bags to store bedding at all times.
