Fur coats, stoles and accessories are expensive items to replace. This natural material is easily damaged over time, but by storing it properly you can avoid this inconvenience. Choose a dark and relatively low humidity place to store your fur; also be careful not to overfill the closet and not to cover the fur with a plastic bag. If you can afford it, trust a company that offers a deposit service for best results.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing a Place to Store the Coat
Step 1. Choose a dark place to store the fur coat
This material must not be exposed to direct sunlight, the best place must therefore be dark; for example, the closet is the perfect place to store it.
Choose an area of the house that is not too exposed to the sun. The closet next to the bedroom window is not the best solution, while the closet next to the door and away from the window is a better option
Step 2. Find a cool place
Fur keeps best at low temperatures. You should store it in an area of the house that tends to be colder, such as the closet on the first floor, near an air conditioning vent.
This detail is very important especially during the summer
Step 3. Avoid humid environments
Moisture causes severe damage to this natural material. Many people store their fur in the basement, because it is a cold place; however, it also tends to be humid. You should never wear this type of clothing in areas that are not dry.
It is worth buying a dehumidifier in the room where you want to store your coat, especially if you live in a region prone to heavy rain
Step 4. Do not use camphor balls or cedar wood cabinets
Both of these materials absorb moisture, incredibly increasing the percentage present in the environment and consequently damaging the fur; furthermore, the coat itself could become impregnated with wood or camphor odors which are very difficult to eliminate.
Part 2 of 3: Storing the Fur Coat Safely
Step 1. Choose the right coat hanger
The wrong model could damage the coat; in order for it to be able to support the weight of the coat, it must be large.
You can buy this kind of coat hanger online or in a household store
Step 2. Put the fur in a garment bag
Plastic ones are not suitable for storing this type of material, because they tend to dry it out. Purchase a garment-specific sack that is large enough to hold the coat without tightening it.
- You can buy one of these bags in the same shop where you got the fur.
- You can also order it online.
Step 3. Don't cram a lot of clothes in the closet
The coat shouldn't be packed in a full closet, as it needs a lot of space to keep it from getting damaged. If your closet isn't big enough, don't put your coat in it too, but move it to another container or place.
Part 3 of 3: Evaluating the Professional Deposit
Step 1. Consider the climate in your area
If you live in a region with hot and humid summers, it is highly recommended that you get your fur in a professional store, as it is very difficult to maintain safe levels of heat and humidity in the home, despite the use of equipment such as the air conditioner.. If you can afford a storage service, this investment is worth making to keep the fur safe.
Step 2. Find out about the temperature and humidity in the vault of the warehouse
When you evaluate the various professionals who offer this service, you need to make sure that they can guarantee you a perfect preservation of the fur. A reliable deposit should maintain a temperature of 10 ° C and a humidity of 50%, as these are the ideal parameters for a fur coat.
Step 3. Remember to ask the vault manager several questions
You can find professionals online or in the yellow pages, but you should always ask a lot of questions before making your choice. This is an expensive solution, so you need to be sure that the fur is not damaged due to a storage error. Ask where the coat will be stored, some deposits put them in a cramped back room.
- You should visit the store in person, ask questions and see where the fur is stored; you do not have to entrust it to a professional who packs it together with other items of clothing.
- Find out about insurance coverage in case your coat is stolen or lost. If you have personal insurance, make sure it always covers your fur, even if you leave it in storage. Check that the company that takes care of the coat also has insurance and ask whether or not there is a refund in case of damage.
