If you are planning to store your clothes for many months, you should be aware of several threats they will be facing for the duration of storage. That way you will be able to preempt the threats and ensure your clothes don't get damaged. Here are some of the things that can damage your clothes in storage:

Staining

One of the reasons it's always a good idea to clean spills on clothes as soon as possible is because stains take time to set in; the longer you wait, the harder the stains will be to remove. Now imagine storing dirty clothes for several months or even a year; it will be nearly impossible to get rid of such stains because they will have ample time to set in. That is why you need to clean your clothes before taking them to self-storage.

Pest Damage

If there is one threat that can totally damage your clothes, it is the risk of pests. Ants, termites, and rodents can render your clothes totally useless in storage if you let them in. Ensure you don't pack your clothes even with a single pest because even that one can cause total damage to your clothes. Next, choose a pest-free storage place and sprinkle some anti-pest products, such as mothballs, to keep pests at bay during storage.

Moisture Damage

You also need to ensure your clothes go in dry and remain so for the duration of the storage. This is true whether the materials are meant to be washed or dry-cleaned; constant moisture can still damage them. Store your clothes in a moist place, and they may become moldy and musty by the time you retrieve them.

Temperature Damage

Both extremely low and extremely high temperatures can damage your clothes; the extent of the damage will depend on the material of the clothes. In most cases, direct sunlight or too much heat will cause more damage than cold temperatures. For example, your bright clothes can lose their colors and fade if they are exposed to too much sunlight.

Wrinkling

Lastly, you should also be aware of the risk of wrinkling for your stored clothes. Don't forget that the more your clothes stay wrinkled, the more the wrinkles will be difficult to get rid of later on. Prevent wrinkling by carefully washing, drying, and ironing the clothes before packing them. Also, don't just thrust the clothes into their boxes; fold them carefully or hang them up to prevent wrinkling.

For more information, contact a company like U  S Storage Inc.