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2 Tips for Protect Baby Clothes from Water Damage While in Self-Storage

14 February 2017

Lillie Moreno

Self-storage may seem like the place to put old or unwanted furniture, books or electronics. However, a storage unit is also a good place to store your child's old clothes that they may have outgrown and you may not need for a while. If you have multiple children, then baby clothes can quickly take up space in your home. The garage can hold so many things and this is where a storage unit becomes a good idea.

However, one of the biggest issues with storing clothes is the possibility of water damage. This type of damage can happen for a number of reasons and usually results from poor storing methods. Luckily, there are a few tips that you can use to prevent water damage when storing your baby clothes.

Make Sure the Entire Unit Has Moisture Removers

One of the biggest causes of water damage to clothing is moisture buildup in the storage unit. This is more common during humid months when there is a lot more moisture in the air. In order to get a handle on this excess moisture, you need to make sure that the entire unit has moisture removers. A moisture remover will balance out the moisture levels in the room. This prevents excess moisture from causing mold or mildew damage on your favorite baby clothes.

You will need to check your moisture removers periodically since they are not everlasting. You can pick up new moisture removers from the grocery or home improvement store.

Consider an Air Tight Seal

An air tight seal will protect your baby clothes from any kind of possible damage. It is especially great for water damage because it prevents humid air from entering the bag. In addition, if your area floods often, then an air tight seal will protect the clothing in the event of a flood.

You can pick up a vacuum sealer at a local home improvement store. If you would like to still seal your clothing in bags without using a vacuum seal, then it is important to remove any excess air before sealing. Any excess air that is left in the bag when you seal it may cause moisture development and result in water damage.

The worst thing that can happen is you place your baby clothes in storage and they end up damaged a few months later. Therefore, use these tips to ensure this does not happen. For more information or assistance, contact companies like Lake County Storage of Round Lake Heights.

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