#vacuum storage bags for duvets

[elbeetbetak]

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[ID: Polk the Tabby is curled up on the duvet, back paws tucked under her, head raised; next to her front paws is an extra-fuzzy pipe cleaner bent up into a ball. She is glaring past the camera as if she thinks I'm going to take her new favorite toy away.]

Back on the horse for cleaning this morning! I emptied out the last of the fabric storage bins and bagged up a bunch of clothes donations. I have two under-bed storage bins that I bought very cheap -- they're fabric-covered cardboard, basically -- and have been dreading pulling out because I was pretty sure they were covered in moth dust, and I was right. I only pulled out one, but it wasn't salvageable, so I took the bin itself down to the dumpster. I'll deal with the other tomorrow. I'm going to buy some more durable, less attractive-to-bugs plastic bins, so I measured the underbed area (8x80x65) and I'll do some shopping today.

Most of the clothing inside was in vacuum bags but I had to run a load of laundry for a blanket and a couple of hoodies. I did find a messenger bag I forgot I owned, so that's nice, and inside were some of the cats' favorite pipe cleaners I'd stashed and forgotten about.

For podcasts, I listened to an Indicator episode about the Cuban economy, then part of an episode of Mailin' It about the USPS's new ground delivery services. After a while I moved on to Planet Money's "Moving to the American Dream" which was about how moving from high-poverty to low-poverty areas doesn't impact the economic lives of adults, but has huge impact for their children, so that was somewhat uplifting.

I started to listen to the latest episode of Goalless, a footie podcast, but they opened with a discussion of how regardless of American politics, football is a glorious game you can always get lost in, and given events in Amsterdam, that has aged poorly since yesterday.

I have deliberately not talked a lot about politics here lately both because I am tired and because I want this space to be, at least for now, a spot of normality. Nothing has changed that, but know that just because I'm not talking about events doesn't mean I'm not engaging with them, I'm simply making a space within my larger life where neither you nor I have to. Eventually that may change but for now that's what I'm doing.

[beloved-child-of-the-house]

tidying up my bedroom in the middle of the night because I am a little wired from going to a work event this evening and now I’m on vacation for a week and like. I had this empty box that used to have a bunch of Kleenex boxes in it and I was going to drop it off the staircase onto the first floor but I decided it would make too much noise so I just put it next to the stairs to take down later.

I also have a duvet in a vacuum compression storage bag that needs to be re vacuumed because it wasn’t sealed properly and air got in. I was like I can drop that it’ll be fine well it made thee most deafening crash when it hit the ground😑

[puddleduckdays]

Why did nobody tell me about vacuum sealing storage bags? Pen for scale, this bag contains a double winter duvet, two pillows and a pillow protector. This is insane I love it!!!

[ace-of-gay]

Hey hope your doing well I was wondering if I could maybe request a fluff fic with Stephen and male reader where the reader accidentally gets stuck and locked somewhere like the basement or attic and he tries to get in touch with Stephen cause he doesn’t know what to do and starts to have a bit of a panic attack and when Stephen gets home he tries to look for reader and contacts him and realises he’s stuck he helps him out and sees him having the panic attack and tries to call him down

Stuck

Stephen strange x male reader

Word count: 1,376 words

Warnings: house cleaning, panic attack in decent explanation, dark rooms, being locked in a dark room

Edited to the best of my ability

Reader is male whether it be cis or trans its not specified, no weight, ethnicity or hair type mentioned, reader is at least somewhat abled enough to go around and do house work.

It started by wanting to declutter your space, so many old supplies no longer in use but still worth keeping for a later time when the interest returns, and some clothes that are only pulled out for winter, thicker blankets needing to be put away as well.

Setting the day into motion you got up extra early, having thought about your plan all night you had laid still in bed as long as you could until you no longer could, making coffee for your husband and your personal preference of a wake up drink to spike your energy.

As Stephen walked into the room a smile cast upon your face.

He’s already dressed for the meeting this morning at the tower, he’s insistent on driving instead of using ‘sparkles’ as you tease him, you had spent ten minutes in bed telling about your plans for the day, asking him to help you unlock the storage room door because its heavy and finicky at times.

You hand him his coffee in a reusable to go cup and kiss him goodbye “you have a good day handsome, I’m just a call away” he remarks on his way out.

Putting your headphones on and turning on your upbeat playlist for a but more motivation you got to work, going through the many rooms, folding up clothes you want to put into storage and clothes you want to donate, changing the bedding, taking the thicker duvets and blankets off of the bed and putting them in vacuum bags, taking all of the storage stuff into the room placing it on the selected shelf and going through the others already in the room finding what of the selection you wanted to bring out into the cycle of new to lighten the season.

Picking up your favorites you take them out of the room going to wash the new choice of blankets fit for the season and temperature, a small change to your room to keep it interesting for your mind, always something small or big changing enough for you to not get bored of your spaces.

After the first blanket has gone through the wash on a simple spin and rinse cycle you follow it with a few others for separate rooms.

Taking this time to shoot a text over to Stephen that there were some things you’d like to take to the goodwill in the next city.

Eating a small quick lunch, finishing up on the wash and dry cycles of the blankets and bedding you continue on to your shared room, making the bed just how you both like it, following that with the spare bedroom with some reorganization when the bed is made, tossing a couple new throw blankets onto the couch, but still you had much more need to move and do stuff in you.

Heading back to the storage room you pull out the box lighter clothes from a shelf and take them to your room, unpacking them into your dresser, your phone dings letting you know its battery was in need of being on the charger so you stand up crossing the room and putting your phone on the charger.

Looking around at everything you decide there’s just a little more needed to make everything feel done so you collapse down the box and take it back to the room and look around for that little something that would add a perfect finishing touch.

For the last time today you flick on the light and this time nothing happens, in response you flick it up and down a few more times when you decide to just use the scattered light from the hallway to see the best you can.

The glint of something on the shelf on the far wall on the top shelf you reflexively grab the step ladder completely forgetting that its what was holding the heavy door open so when you open the step ladder while standing at the far corner of the room and you see the cast of limited light that spilt into the room now grow smaller until the heavy door slammed shut with a smack of a click to the lock, you’ve just gotten yourself locked in the room.

You feel out your way to the door, using your hands to look for a lock latch to unlock the door pulling as hard as you could when you couldn’t find a latch.

Taking deep breaths of stuffy air trying calm the fizz of anxiety that lit a suffocating fire deep in the pits of your stomach, like acid reflux its trying to make its way up your throat in shivering and choked panicky gasps.

“Just gotta find the window” you tell yourself.

You’ve never actually taken time to admire the layout of the room, had you ever done so you would have realized it’s the equivalent of a basement, while it doesn't have bare concrete walls it doesn’t have windows, just vents in the ceiling.

Feeling the walls each one as high and as low as you could making your way through the dark capsule of a room, when you make it all the way around the room and find yourself at the door once more but this time with the realization that this room is a cell of stuff that holds temporary time outside of it, hoping to yourself that your husband would soon come home and find you missing and find you.

You not at all sure how long you’ve been in here for but its long enough for your voice to be crackly and broken up by desperate panicked sobs, whether its deemed masculine or not you don’t care whatsoever, anxiety doesn’t follow gender norms especially when it decides to eat your rationality and instead leaves you feeling like your spiraling and going crazy, your phone in an entirely different room you have no idea how long it’ll be until you get out, its given your mind plenty of silent time to hear your thoughts chime in that, that ‘silly’ fear of the dark never went away, it just became more rational, if you could hear your thoughts outside of your head they would be the smallest whisper so far away but the echo off of the cold concrete floor while your tears fell from tour cheeks to the ground and sniffled sobs sang around the silent room, it was you and only you, drowning in every sound of yourself in desperation.

Your not shivering cold but instead trembling terrified, that is until you heard a sound of the door being played with and the light from the hallway finally leak inside, “dear? Are you in here?” He sees the light blanket you, in a flash you’re up and hugging him tight, he leads you out of the room, the light overwhelming your eyes he leads you to the kitchen where you sit in a chair eyes shut lightly to adjust to the light, silent scratchy cries fall from you, from how overwhelmed it had you the fire that started in your stomach earlier grew and made it’s way through your entire burning, your sanity feels like it’s the shambled ashes of a burnt down house.

He sits with you easing you to drink some water for both your throat and dehydration due to crying, you finally get to a place where the occasional hiccup interrupts your explanation of what happened.

He held you the entire time you explain everything, rubbing your back, occasionally reminding you that you’re okay now with a complementary kiss to your temple soothing you back the rest of the way from the roaring fire of sickening anxiety, the fire is merely a dying spark in a dark room , you’re okay now.

“I tried calling you to see if you wanted me to bring anything back and you never ignore my messages so I got worried and im glad I had done so because im here for you now my love, im so sorry I wasn’t here when it happened”

Talking it over you both decide to order in dinner tonight and stay in and cuddle, in each others arms, watching comforting movies and falling asleep in one another’s arms

My mom bought me a book to read and i told myself i couldn't read anymore than the first three chapters until i finish this fic

[wisecollectorofbooks]

Decided to do "National Clean Your Home" Month this year, because I found it randomly on my "explore" page like 2 weeks ago and, well, I need motivation to organize my house. I've only lived here for 11 months already.

So, here's to me trying this out, and using my tumblr to keep track. Let's see how long this goes. Pinned for my easy finding this month.

Nov 1 - took down all random plastic containers in my upstairs rooms that needed to be cleaned for recycling, cleaned them, and put them with the plastics for recycling.

Nov 2 - put away two stacks of CDs that have been sitting on my stairs since... March? I think that was when I unpacked them. Also vacuumed living room floor.

Nov 3 - Took full recycling bags out to shed.

Nov 4 - Not even noon yet here in UK and I've already finally ordered the three shelf storage thing I needed for my kitchen, cleaned off half of my table downstairs, and filled another recycling bag of paper. Who knows what I can complete by tonight? update - just a bit more organizing downstairs.

Nov 5 - put stuff in crawl space that I've been meaning to for months. Will hopefully get the shelf thing today, and put that together so I finally have a place to put the slow cooker, rice cooker, toaster, and coffee grinder which doesn't involve just rotating things between counters and the table. Also have taken out two more bags out to shed for Tuesday recycling day. Update: I did get the shelf, and put it together, and now most of the "big" things sitting around my kitchen/table are stored away!

Nov 6 - Folded most of my dry clothes, and prepared for recycling day tomorrow. It was a long day.

Nov 7 - Folded rest of the clothes, put out recycling and compost bins. Folded couch blanket, which was graciously re-nested by one or both of the feline overlords. I have been duly chastised.

Nov 8 - cleaned off my desk, finally. Had the excuse motivation that I finally got my work-provided laptop for my WFH days on Friday and today was my first WFH day since then, so needed to get it set up, but first I needed space for it, so... clean desk. Also put away the clothes I folded the last two days.

Nov 9 - I did not forget to do it, I just forgot to log it here. But my task yesterday was to finally hang up a three part picture I bought in Thailand like... `14 years ago, that has been one of those things just floating around between my table, some chairs, the stairs, and the table again. So, they are now hung up! I also went out and raked up leaves and did another round of weeding in the garden.

Nov 10 - Honestly, today was a long working day (it is only 445pm as I type this, but my working hours are 8am-345pm, and today was just overly long) because it was my last day before 1.5 weeks of annual leave. So I think the taking the full recycle basket downstairs to be sorted into the bags will be all I do today. I may do something more later, but who knows. Reader - that is all I did today.

Nov 11 - Swapped over to my "winter" duvet cover (fuzzy! Warm! silver and white like snow! Matching pillow cases!) and washed my other linens so that I could make use of **checks weather forecast** the ONLY sunny day of my entire 1.5 week break. May also finally finish clearing off that table. I won't hold my breath on that one though.

Nov 12 - Cleaned the litter boxes.

Nov 13 - Cleaned one step off.

Nov 14 - Busy day because landlord has an inspector coming tomorrow for the annual energy inspection? I was notified yesterday evening about this. Have so far (it is just before 10 am) sorted through the piles of stuff on my office floor, set aside papers for recycling and for shredding, vacuumed the office floor and upper hallway, raked the leaves into my remaining litter bags, and taken recycling bags to shed. Still on the list to be done today: Organize my bedroom closet, finish clearing off the table... vacuum the bedroom, vacuum the stairs.

[msbarrows]

June 11 - finally put away the last couple of loads of laundry I'd washed over the weekend. Deflated the vacuum storage bag my duvet insert is in and found somewhere to store it until next fall.

For supper I made orange BBQ pulled pork, served on buns, with steamed veg.

[justcreations17]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: King Comforter Cover including King Duvet.

[hamletlaundry]

Bedding Care: Tips for Fresh and Clean Sheets

Bedding Care: Tips for Fresh and Clean Sheets - https://hamletlaundry.com/blog/bedding-care-tips-for-fresh-clean-sheets/ Caring for Your Bedding: Tips for Fresh and Clean Sheets When it comes to creating a cozy and inviting bedroom, clean and fresh sheets play a vital role. Not only do they contribute to a good night's sleep, but they also enhance the overall aesthetics of your bedroom. In this blog post, we will provide you with practical tips and suggestions on how to care for your bedding, ensuring that your sheets are always fresh, clean, and inviting. Whether you're a middle school student or an adult, these tips will help you maintain a comfortable sleeping environment. If you're in London, UK, and need assistance with laundry services, ironing, or dry cleaning, our business offers a range of convenient services to cater to your needs.   Importance of Clean Bedding: Having clean bedding goes beyond just making your bed look neat. It plays a significant role in promoting good sleep hygiene and overall health. Dirty sheets can harbor dust mites, allergens, and sweat, leading to skin irritations, allergies, and restless nights. By adopting a regular bedding care routine, you can enjoy a comfortable and refreshing sleep environment.   Washing Guidelines: To keep your sheets fresh and clean, it's essential to follow proper washing guidelines. Here's a step-by-step process to help you: Sorting Separate your bedding based on color and fabric type. This prevents color bleeding and ensures the appropriate washing conditions for each set. Temperature and Detergent Check the care label on your sheets for recommended water temperature and use a mild detergent suitable for your fabric. Hot water helps eliminate bacteria and allergens, but be mindful of the fabric's requirements. Washing Cycle Use a gentle or delicate cycle to avoid damaging the fibers. Overloading the washing machine can lead to insufficient cleaning, so wash in smaller batches if necessary. Drying Tumble dry your sheets on low heat or line dry them outside, weather permitting. Excessive heat can cause shrinkage or damage the fabric. Regular Bedding Maintenance Aside from regular washing, a few simple practices can help keep your sheets fresh and extend their lifespan: Changing Sheets Aim to change your sheets at least once a week. This regular rotation ensures cleanliness and minimizes the accumulation of dirt and oil. Vacuuming Vacuum your mattress regularly to remove dust, dead skin cells, and any other debris that may have accumulated. Sunning Your Bedding On a sunny day, air out your pillows, comforters, and duvets. Sunlight helps kill bacteria and freshens the bedding. Storage Store your bedding in a clean and dry space. Avoid plastic bags, as they can trap moisture and lead to musty odors. Opt for breathable fabric storage bags instead.   Spot Cleaning and Stain Removal Accidents happen, and stains on your sheets can be bothersome. Here are some tips to tackle common stains: Blood or Sweat Rinse the stain in cold water before washing with a stain remover or a mixture of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Food or Drink Blot the stain with a clean cloth to remove excess liquid, then apply a mixture of dish soap and water. Gently scrub the area and wash as usual. Oil or Grease Sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch on the stain to absorb the oil. Afterward, use a dish soap solution to remove the remaining residue.   Benefits of Professional Laundry Services: For those who prefer to outsource their bedding care, professional laundry services in London, UK, offer a convenient solution. These services provide expertise in handling different fabrics, specialized stain removal techniques, and ensure thorough cleaning. They can also assist with ironing, dry cleaning, and alteration services, giving you more time to focus on other important tasks. Caring for your bedding is a crucial aspect of maintaining a clean and inviting sleep environment. By following the tips outlined in this blog post, you can enjoy fresh, clean sheets that contribute to better sleep and overall well-being. If you're located in London, UK, our business offers a range of laundry, dry cleaning, and alteration services to meet your specific needs. Embrace these practical tips, and your bedding will always feel like a cozy sanctuary.Caring for Your Bedding: Tips for Fresh and Clean Sheets When it comes to creating a cozy and inviting bedroom, clean and fresh sheets play a vital role. Not only do they contribute to a good night's sleep, but they also enhance the overall aesthetics of your bedroom. In this blog

[kikaymom]

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Maintaining and Cleaning Anti-Allergy Duvets for Optimal Performance

A good night's sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. However, achieving a restful slumber can be challenging for those with allergies. Dust mites, pollen, and other allergens can accumulate in bedding, triggering allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, and itchy eyes. Anti-allergy duvets are designed to minimise the number of allergens that can penetrate the bedding, helping allergy sufferers to sleep soundly.

Why is it essential to maintain and clean anti-allergy duvets?

Regular maintenance and cleaning of anti-allergy duvets are crucial for several reasons:

Dust mites, pollen, and other allergens can thrive in warm, moist environments like duvets to reduce the buildup of allergens. Regular washing and airing out the duvet can help reduce the population of these allergens, making the bedding less hospitable for them.

To prevent the growth of mould and mildew: Mould and mildew can also grow in duvets, especially if they are not properly aired out after being washed. These microorganisms can trigger allergy symptoms and even cause respiratory infections.

To extend the life of the duvet: Proper care can help to extend the lifespan of an anti allergy duvet, saving you money in the long run.

How often should you wash your anti-allergy duvet?

Most experts recommend washing anti-allergy duvets every two to four weeks. However, if you have severe allergies or a high dust mite count in your home, you may need to wash your duvet more frequently.

How to wash your anti-allergy duvet

Check the care label. Before washing your duvet, always check the care label for specific instructions. Some duvets may have special washing requirements, such as using a low-temperature setting or avoiding bleach.

Use a mild detergent: Choose a mild detergent that is fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. Avoid harsh detergents or fabric softeners, as these irritate sensitive skin.

Wash on a hot cycle: Wash your duvet in the hottest water setting that is safe for the fabric. Hot water will help to kill dust mites and other allergens.

Add an extra rinse cycle. An extra rinse cycle will help remove all detergent traces from the duvet.

Dry completely: Dry your duvet in a dryer or clothesline. Please do not put it away while it is still damp; this can encourage mould and mildew growth.

Additional tips for maintaining and cleaning best anti allergy duvet

Air out your duvet regularly. Hang your duvet out to air for a few hours each week. This will help to dry out the duvet and reduce the number of allergens in it.

Use an allergen-proof duvet cover. An allergen-proof duvet cover will help to keep allergens out of your duvet and make it easier to wash.

Vacuum your mattress and box springs regularly. Vacuuming your mattress and box spring will help remove dust mites and other allergens lurking there.

Keep your bedroom clean and dust-free. Dusting your bedroom regularly will help reduce the number of allergens in your sleeping environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to store an anti-allergy duvet when not in use?

Store your anti allergy double duvet in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight when not in use. You can also use a vacuum storage bag to protect the duvet from dust mites and other allergens.

Can I use an anti-allergy duvet if I have asthma?

Yes, anti-allergy duvets can be a good option for people with asthma. Reducing the number of allergens in your bedding can help reduce your risk of asthma attacks.

Are there any other ways to reduce allergens in my bedroom?

In addition to using an anti-allergy single duvet size and cleaning your bedroom regularly, you can also reduce allergens by:

Using air purifiers

Keeping pets out of the bedroom

Washing bedding in hot water

Using hypoallergenic pillows and mattress covers

Where can I find more information about anti-allergy duvets?

You can find more information about anti-allergy duvets from the following sources:

The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI)

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Conclusion

Following these simple tips for maintaining and cleaning your anti-allergy duvet can help improve your sleep quality and reduce your allergy symptoms. Remember, regular care can extend the life of your duvet and save you money in the long run.

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Can you share your favourite tips for storing duvets in summer to keep them fresh and clean?

Certainly, I'd be happy to help you with that! Storing duvets in summer to keep them fresh and clean is essential to ensure their longevity and quality. Here are some of my favourite tips for effective duvet storage:

Clean Before Storing: Before storing your duvet, make sure it's clean. Please give it a thorough wash according to the manufacturer's instructions. This prevents any dirt, dust, or allergens from being trapped during storage.

Use a Duvet Cover: Placing your 3 tog duvet inside a breathable duvet cover is a great way to protect it from dust and potential stains. Opt for a lightweight, natural fabric cover that allows proper air circulation.

Avoid Plastic Bags: Never store your 15 tog duvets in plastic bags; they can trap moisture and lead to mould and mildew growth. Instead, choose fabric storage bags or cotton sheets to allow proper ventilation.

Choose a Cool, Dry Location: Select a cool, dry, dark place for duvet storage. Avoid areas exposed to direct sunlight, as UV rays can degrade the fabric and colours over time.

Use Cedar Balls or Lavender Sachets: Incorporating natural moth repellents like cedar balls or lavender sachets can help keep pests away from your duvet during storage.

Rotate and Fluff: Every few weeks, take your winter tog duvet out of storage and give it a good shake to distribute the filling evenly. This prevents clumping and maintains its loftiness.

Elevate the Duvet: Store your duvet on an elevated surface rather than directly on the floor. This prevents dust and moisture from settling on the fabric.

Avoid Over-Compression: Don't over-compress your duvet while storing it. Avoid placing heavy items on top of it, as this can affect its loft and overall quality.

Consider Vacuum Sealing: For those with limited storage space, vacuum-sealing bags can be useful. However, ensure not to compress the duvet too tightly, as it could damage the filling.

Regularly Air Out: Periodically take your duvet out of storage and allow it to air out in a well-ventilated area. This helps maintain its freshness and prevents any musty odours.

In conclusion, proper duvet storage is crucial for keeping your bedding fresh and clean, especially during summer. Following these tips will help extend the lifespan of your duvet and ensure your comfort year after year.

And speaking of bedding, if you're in the UK and looking for high-quality options, I recommend Wowbedding. They offer a wide range of bedding products, including 15 tog duvets for colder months, lightweight 3 tog duvets for summer, and even options like babys cot duvet. With Wowbedding, you can trust that you're getting top-notch bedding products designed to provide comfort and durability. Check out their collection to find the perfect bedding solutions for your needs.

Remember, proper duvet storage combined with the right bedding can significantly affect your sleep quality and overall well-being. Stay comfortable and refreshed throughout the year!

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Create some more space in your home.

The spring equinox has been and gone which means warmer weather and all things summer are just knocking the door. Of course, a change of season means a few changes in our lives as well. From clothes to duvets, hotter weather will see us switching to a whole new wardrobe.

This change can often be complicated to pull off when you are limited on space in your wardrobes. Having winter items hanging around for the months they are not required can lead to a lot of annoying clutter, and some people simply don’t have the space to give up.

How to store your winter clothes and items

While it may look like a lot of pain and effort for the sake of a season, storing your winter items can save you extra space and make your everyday life a lot easier. It’s also important to make sure all your clothes and other winter items are stored properly. Fabrics can fade, discolour and lose shape if stored incorrectly, not to mention the dust, mildew and damage caused by moths and other storage problems. To keep everything in good condition and ready to wear next winter, here is some simple winter storing tips.

Take stock

Before you start packing it’s important to list all your winter-specific items that you won’t need to access over the next few months. Making an inventory of all your winter clothes and accessories means you can make a plan for the amount of time and storage you’ll need. Without a plan, you run the risk of running out of time or storage halfway through and leaving the job half-done.

Get cleaning

Cleaning and washing all your winter items for storage is really important. Storing anything dirty is a one-way ticket to mildew and even moths love unclean fabrics. Even clothes that are mostly clean may have lingering oils from deodorants and perfumes which can discolour items and leave them smelling musty when it’s time to unpack them again. As well as washing your clothes, make sure they’re all completely dry in sun before you pack them. Make sure everything clean before your start storing winter clothes. Avoid ironing or starching anything before your store it. You run the risk of weakening the fibers which can misshape and even tear.

This is also a good time to sort through your clothes and have a good de cluttering session. Get rid of anything you don’t wear anymore or is no longer in a wearable condition and make up yourself a donation bag to drop at your local charity shop. If you spot anything that’s damaged, either set it aside to get it fixed or get clear of it.

Get the right storage and store your winter clothes in the right place

Plastic sealed storage, whether its solid plastic bins or soft zipped plastic box or bags, is generally the best bet for short-term seasonal storage. While plastic vacuum bags can be tempting for their space-saving design, many fabrics like wool and natural fibers need air to breathe. When it comes to packing, don’t overstuff and leave a gap for the air to circulate. If you’re storing anything especially delicate or are looking to store for a longer period of time, natural fabric storage like cotton storage bags is ideal. Whether short term or long term, however, try to avoid wood, paper or cardboard boxes. All of these materials are more sensitive to water and moist, plus they can contain chemicals that are harmful to some fabrics.

Get extra protection

It can be tempting to hang delicate and costly items in plastic dry cleaning bags, but this type of storage can actually damage your clothes. The plastic can trap moisture and doesn’t allow fabrics breathing space, both of which can result in yellow staining. Instead, use cotton bags for anything that needs to remain hanging. For gentle items and other fabrics like natural fibers that need to be folded to help keep their shape, layer some extra protection with some acid-free tissue paper between each. Simple acid-free tissue paper will do, or shop around for some specialist aromatic tissue paper that can help keep your clothes smelling fresh. Get extra protection when storing winter clothes with naphthalene balls and lavender.

Lastly, get some moth repellent protection for all your clothes. Rather than traditional mothballs which can contain harmful insecticides, you can easily and affordably create your own moth repellents with the help of some cotton or muslin bags and some lavender. You can also buy lavender sachets or cedar balls as an alternative.

Get cool and dry

Once you have everything packed properly, make sure you store everything in a cool, dry place. Direct light and bright environments can cause clothing to fade and discolour, while anywhere damp is undoubtedly attract to mildew and moth. Keep the area of clean and dust free to avoid any musty smelling clothes come the winter season. Keep your clothes off the floor and away from wood, which contains acids that may damage fabrics over a long period of time.

Storing winter clothes properly can often depend on the type and material of clothing

Jumpers and Coats

Both jumper and heavy coats are typically made of natural fibres and can easily misshape if hung up. We recommend folding these items, including your coats, and storing with plenty of breathing space and extra protection with tissue paper.

Dress with furs

If they’re not delicate you can fold your dresses, otherwise, hang them up in cotton garment bags and don’t forget to add some lavender for good measure.

Shoes and Boots

For tall boots, it’s best to get a boot form or boot tree so that they keep their shape, while other ankle boots and shoes can just be stuffed with loosely scrunched tissue paper. Make sure you polish and clean them all, then simply stand in your closet or in a shoe organiser if you have one. You can add a cotton t-shirt or muslin boot bag as well to keep the dust away or store them in their own plastic bin if you’re short on space in your wardrobe. Make sure you store your boots and shoes correctly to stop them getting misshapen and smelly. You can sprinkle a bit of baking powder into boots and shoes to help soak up odour and keep the smells away from your clothes.

Accessories

Scarves, Hats, gloves and other accessories can all be stored in the same storage box or bag. If they’re made from an especially delicate or expensive material, then put them in a small separate bag or wrap in acid-free tissue paper.

Bedding and Duvets

Duvets are the one thing we give the go-ahead to vacuum bag. The material will hold up fine and bulky winter duvets can otherwise take up a lot of precious space. With bedding, store as you have your other items depending on how delicate the fabric is but keep bedding in its own box for good organization. Everyone needs a lighter duvet in the hottest summer months so store your winter duvet properly

Close on storage space

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Dearborn got very excited last night because I bought a new bag of the More Delicious Food. When I poured it out she horked down like an entire day’s worth of food before bed, and then puked on the bedspread while I was sleeping last night. So I figured, well, as long as I’m changing the duvet cover, which is a monumental pain in the ass, I might as well strip the bed and put on a new Bed Look! 

But then as I was pulling the sheets off, I remembered that I wanted to try flipping the bed to the other side to see if I liked the softness of the other side better (Layla is a dual firm-soft mattress), and as I was doing that I realized that it was a great chance to vacuum under and behind the bed. Then once I’d put the sheets on, I realized I couldn’t find my winter duvet cover, so I had to go into the one storage bin I hadn’t opened and also found a bunch of trousers there (score) and had to shift those to the dresser. 

So without meaning to I totally Salty Pirated the morning away listening to Conan O’Brien interview Rachel Dratch. 

Anyway, Dearborn did her penance by serving as Bed Model, and I’m calling this look “Lumberjack Wintergreen”. Dearborn isn’t sure about stripes and plaid and bold floral print, Dad.  (She does love the flannel bedspread though, it’s her favorite.) 

[Description: Four images total. Top image is Dearborn the tortie, standing on the stripped mattress; the next two are images of the finished bed, with a plaid flannel red duvet cover, striped topsheet in green, and blue-green plain bottom sheet. In the second one, Dearborn is lying on the sheets, a tiny cat adrift in a sea of mismatched patterns. The last image, below the text, is a close-up of Dearborn standing on the stripey sheets looking skeptical as if to say, “Father, this clashes with my coat pattern.”]

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the main takeaway: in my experience, people tend to bring way too much to college and then end up regretting it when they move out. you really don’t need that many things because somebody else or the front desk will likely have anything you need.

bold is for things i find essential.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

folder for official papers like vaccination forms, work forms, etc

lined paper/notebooks

pencils

pens

something to hold your utensils on your desk/utensil cup/desk organizer

note pads

a pencil bag

tape

stapler - it’ll save your butt when you’re running to class late with an essay due. staple your work! not doing that can drive some professors nuts.

scissors

index cards

hole puncher

white out

printer paper

highlighters

paper clips

binder to hold old schoolwork

graph ruled composition notebook for stem classes

erasers

washi tapes/my crafting materials

i didn’t need anything different from high school. i wouldn’t recommend going out and buying a lot of new school supplies. perhaps just bring the usual stuff on your desk and in your backpack.

BED

a mattress pad - a lot of people on youtube will recommend that you buy these very expensive mattress foam pads. i didn’t use one – i just had a cover for the mattress. i’m sure the quality of mattresses will differ from college to college, but i slept fine.

sheets (set) - check to see what size your college uses. we use twin XL, so I had to go buy another set of sheets.

comforter - i had one duvet and one thinner blanket so i had layers to cover all seasons.

pillow - i only used one, and i find that if you loft your bed it’s much more convenient to have fewer things on your bed so changing your sheets isn’t as much of a hassle.

your favorite stuffed animal/comfort object :)

BATH

towels (2)

handtowel - my dorm didn’t provide paper towels for after you wash your hands

shower shoes/clogs/crocs/flipflops

shower caddy - i would recommend something that can be hung up if your dorm has showers with hooks on the doors. mine didn’t, so i ended up buying a sturdy plastic caddy that i put on a stool in the shower.

in the caddy:

all your essentials (shampoo, conditioner, face wash, etc)

soap (i don’t recommend bar soap unless you have a ledge on your caddy where you can put it)

toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, deodorant. just bring your basic stuff.

FOOD

one mug

electric kettle (if you drink tea or eat instant ramen a lot)

water bottle

snacks

chip clips

a fork, spoon, and knife

chopsticks

tea bags (you can steal these from the dining hall)

tupperware - i bring about two containers just in case i want to steal something from the dining hall, but that’s about it.

one plate - wouldn’t recommend bringing more than that. what do you need five plates for?

i would recommend against bringing kitchenware like pots/pans/cooking spoons/etc. my dorm has these available for residents; check with your dorm as well. i also did not cook or bake a single time the whole year, and my friend who cooked just used the communal pots and pans.

CLEANING/LIVING

lysol wipes/lysol spray

paper towels

tissues

key chain

zip loc bags

trash can - preferably with a lid so you can put food in there. best to bring your own trash can so you don’t have to resent your roommate for not taking out the trash when it’s their turn.

trunk/container - i use one for storage, one lockable trunk for valuables, and one container for food to keep out bugs. these containers also doubled as tables/night stands because i didn’t want to buy furniture.

desk lamp - if your roommate sleeps before you, it’s convenient to have a little light so you can work as they sleep.

laundry bag - would recommend something that is easily rolled/carried to and from the laundry room

laundry detergent

illness/first aid kit

bandaids

vitamin c powder

painkiller of choice

cough drops

tide stick

sewing kit - i patched up my roommate’s laundry bag once and definitely could’ve borrowed a suitemate’s kit, so these aren’t necessary in my opinion.

vacuum - check to see if your dorm has these available for check out. mine did.

microwave - i didn’t buy one. my floor had one in a communal area, and a few people in my suite had a microwave.

fridge - i just used my suitemates’ fridges.

ear plugs - for light sleepers/those easily disturbed.

CLOTHES

do not bring your entire wardrobe!!!!!!!!!!! do not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! just bring the things that you wear most often. remember: nobody actually pays that much attention to what you wear, and you’ll only see the same people 3 or 2 times a week, so you only need 3 unique outfits a week lmao.

do bring:

one formal outfit/pair of shoes (in case of interviews or dinner parties)

enough socks/undergarments to last as long as you want to go in between laundry loads. i only bring enough to last 1.5 weeks, and it forces me to wash my clothes regularly, which is nice in a way.

ELECTRONICS

phone and charger

laptop and charger

portable charger and cord

HOBBY

be real with yourself here. i played my ukulele or painted probably five times the entire year. i read none of the books i brought despite being an avid reader. i brought some of my crafting materials and only used them maybe three times.

cards - i brought some thank you cards/envelopes/stamps with me but you don’t have to. these are easily bought.

DECORATIONS

i did not bring any decorations and i don’t regret it, but a lot of my suitemates had tapestries and things. i would just bring stuff that’s already in your room at home. the less stuff you have to bring home the better.

best of luck with your first year! hope this helps :)