Plastic Storage Bin


I have to store cloths for 1 year, plastic storage container or a cardboard box?

By · Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

I worry that their will be a problem with mildew and mold in plastic and critters in cardboard. They will be in a self storage unit.

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Comments

By Ray on February 17th, 2010 at 10:20 am

get those bags that u can use a vacuum and suck all the air out.. .they are supposed to work well against mold and bugs cant get in. they aslo take up less space.

By TJ on February 17th, 2010 at 11:12 am

I would put the clothes in the space saver bags and then put them in tight locking totes. They will be good as new when you return, with the exception of wrinkles.

By martino on February 17th, 2010 at 11:49 am

From one who has used those units, it has to be plastic.

And I want to point out that mice get into those units and nest and nibble in cloth and paper, sometimes. Maybe not all the time, but it definitely happens.

By Kander on February 17th, 2010 at 12:02 pm

Plastic storage container, there are even some with a little compartment on the lid for putting a sachet or even a fabric softener sheet for freshness. Rubbermaid makes them. There great!

By star_angel_1713 on February 17th, 2010 at 12:02 pm

plastic! i have had stuff in plastic containers since i started college 5 years ago! No problems yet, just make sure your clothes are completly dry as well as the container, and make sure it is sealed tight if you are still unsure duc tape around the lid onto the container. Hope it works GOOD LUCK!!

By MailorderMaven on February 17th, 2010 at 12:51 pm

As everyone else said, use plastic. Make sure all the clothes are completely dry before you pack them. And you can seal edges with tape to keep any bit of moisture out.

Also, the clothes have to be clean, or you will see stains when you unpack… stains that were invisible before the storage period.

By sotagirl74 on February 17th, 2010 at 1:06 pm

If you don’t want to run the risk of your clothes getting wet and ruined don’t put them in cardboard boxes. I have stored my clothes in plastic tubs. Your clothes will stay clean and dry. I have also stored clothes in bags that my comforter came in. They are nice because they zip up, which means no bugs.I still have a ton of clothes from when I used to have a clothing store and I still have those clothes stored in plastic tubs. I would also put a couple of dryer sheets in there for them to stay smelling fresh. Or a nice smelling sachet would work too. You just don’t want them to smell like a plastic tub after a year of storage.

 

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