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Hangers that do not leave marks in the shoulder

Short answer: Choose wide hangers with rounded ends. Narrow metal hangers push the fabric out into a point at the sho...

Shelf or hanger for bamboo fabric

Short answer: Knitted items belong on a shelf, woven items belong on a hanger. Bamboo viscose is heavier than cotton ...

Drawers that do not get messy again

Short answer: Give each category its own space and fold on edge. Clutter forms when two kinds of things share space w...

Rolling versus folding in wardrobe and suitcase

Short answer: Roll in the suitcase and fold in the closet. Rolling saves space and creates fewer sharp creases, while...

Folding underwear in the drawer

Short answer: Fold on edge and stand the pairs in rows. That way you use the whole drawer, not just the top three pai...

Folding t-shirts so you can see them all

Short answer: Fold on edge and place items side by side in the drawer. That way you see every piece at once and can p...

Moth protection without chemicals

Short answer: Store only clean clothes, keep air between the items, and use cedar or lavender. Clean clothes are the ...

Storage in the loft and the cellar

Short answer: Attics and basements are often damp or swing widely in temperature, and both are bad for textiles. If y...

Vacuum bags and what they do to fabric

Short answer: Vacuum bags save space but press the air out of the fibres. For bamboo viscose that is fine for a few m...

Storing the clothes you are not wearing right now

Short answer: Wash everything clean, store it dry and airy, and avoid sealed plastic. Those are the three rules that ...

Changing the wardrobe over for autumn

Short answer: Bring the heavy layers out, wash them thoroughly and air them before wearing. Summer clothes go the sam...

Changing the wardrobe over for spring

Short answer: Wash all winter clothes clean before you pack them away, and put the heavy layers in boxes. What stays ...