Hot Tip: Never store clothing in plastic bags or cardboard boxes. Plastic bags trap moisture, which quickly transfers to your clothing causing it to become mouldy. Cardboard boxes are easily infiltrated by vermin and pests like silverfish.
Is it better to store clothes in boxes or plastic bins?
Plastic bins are a practical choice for storing clothes because they’re easy to handle, stack well, and are good at keeping moisture and bugs out (for more on that, see our next step).
Why shouldn’t you store clothes in plastic bags?
But, when it comes to storing your clothes long term, these bags are inadequate. Using synthetic bags for long-term clothing storage may cause your pieces to get mold, discolorations, and yellow spots, have fabric and structural breakdown, or even be infested by moths.
What is the rule of 33 clothing?
The idea behind Project 333 is simple: Wear only 33 articles of clothing for the next 3 months. All clothing, accessories, jewelry, outerwear, and shoes count towards your number. Exceptions include wedding rings, underwear, sleepwear, in-home loungewear, and workout clothing.