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Weaves in bedding and what they mean

Short answer: Percale is a dense, matt weave that feels crisp. Sateen is a smoother weave with a slight sheen. Bamboo...

Scent in the wardrobe without it settling into your clothes

Short answer: A dry wardrobe does not smell. If you want scent, keep it away from the fabric, or the oil binds into t...

Storing clothes when there is not much space

Short answer: Split the wardrobe in two: what you wear now and what you do not. Only the first needs room in the ward...

A wardrobe in a small flat

Short answer: With little space, the number of items matters more than the storage. Fewer good pieces take less room ...

Storage in a cellar or an attic

Short answer: Cellars are damp and attics swing in temperature. Both require clothing to be completely dry and packed...

Vacuum bags and what they do to clothes

Short answer: Vacuum bags save space, but they press knit flat and can leave creases that stay. Use them for short pe...

Drawer or shelf for underwear and t-shirts

Short answer: Drawers suit small items, shelves suit things that stack. Standing items upright in the drawer lets you...

Damp in the wardrobe and the smell that comes with it

Short answer: Damp comes from poor air circulation and clothes put away before they are fully dry. The answer is air,...

Moths in the wardrobe and what actually helps

Short answer: Moths come for traces of sweat and food, not for clean fabric. Wash everything, vacuum the wardrobe and...

Storing summer clothes without ruining them

Short answer: Wash everything before packing it away, use fabric bags rather than plastic and store dry and dark. Dir...

Should bamboo clothing be hung or folded

Short answer: Fold everything in soft knit and hang only shirts and dresses. Hangers pull the shoulders of heavy knit...

Washing line or drying rack and what it means for your clothes

Short answer: A line creates a hard crease across the middle. A rack spreads the weight. For knitwear that is the dif...