Folding coats ruins them... Seasonal organizing methods to extend clothing lifespan

Once Chuseok has passed and the cold wind begins to blow, you must organize your summer clothes and prepare to bring out your winter clothes. Rather than simply putting clothes into boxes, strategic storage methods are required to maintain the shape of the clothes so they can be worn like new in the next season. According to an Organization King video, the ultimate purpose of organizing clothes is not 'putting them away' but being able to take them out and 'use' them at any time.

The key to expensive coats and luxury bags is maintaining their shape

The most important thing to be careful about when organizing a closet is how you handle expensive clothing. The video particularly emphasizes coat care. If bulky and expensive items like coats are stored folded in living boxes, the shape of the clothes may be deformed. Therefore, coats should be hung on hangers whenever possible rather than being folded, and it is good to keep the condition of the clothes by fastening all buttons.

The storage method for luxury bags or bags used daily is also different. If a bag is stood upright on the floor, the square shape at the bottom may get dented, so using dedicated bag hangers is advantageous for maintaining the shape. Additionally, in the case of shirts, using regular hangers can damage the collar or cause 'shoulder bumps' on the shoulders. To prevent this, it is recommended to use dedicated hangers that shape the collar or hangers that protect the shoulder line.

When organizing skirts, you can greatly increase visual neatness just by keeping the height of the 'front edge' consistent, regardless of the type of clothing. While considering color and length, if you align the front line of the clothes hanging on the hangers in a straight line, the closet will look much more organized.

Family-based classification using zipper bags and efficient storage tools

When storing clothing from the past season, it is practical to use zipper bags and classify them by 'user (family member)' rather than by 'type of clothing.' For example, if you gather a child's ski gloves and clothing into one zipper bag, it will be much easier to find because you only need to take out that one zipper bag when needed later. At this time, care should be taken so that items do not touch and stick to each other inside the zipper bag, and it is good to put silica gel inside to prevent moisture.

To increase storage efficiency, the video suggests several useful tools and habits.

• Dust management: Wiping dust off clothes with wet wipes can actually cause contamination to spread. The video recommends lightly removing dust using dust-attracting tools such as Swiffer from Costco.
• Sock storage: If folding socks one by one is a chore, one method is to purchase several pairs of the same socks and use them by putting them in a bin without necessarily folding them.
• Emptying box: Clothes that do not come clean even after washing or have stretched necks should be gathered separately in an 'Emptying Box' and then regularly donated (e.g., Beautiful Store, etc.) or discarded to secure space in the closet.

How to use tension rods and L-shaped hangers to maximize space utilization

If closet space is insufficient, changing the storage structure is also a method. Boldly discard useless thin drawer units and install tension rods in their place to hang as many clothes as possible. However, the space at the bottom of the closet is low, so clothes may drag on the floor; in this case, using 'L-shaped pants hangers' to hang knits or pants allows for three-dimensional use of space.

In the case of organizing a bedding closet, install a tension rod in the lower space to hang clothes, and store winter items such as hot water mats and electric mats in the remaining space. Small and easily scattered items like pillowcases are much more convenient to find later if they are gathered and stored in baskets.

Finally, the completion of clothing care lies in the tools. Keeping a lint remover on hand to restore the texture of the clothes and having the habit of using fabric deodorizers to manage the smell of clothes worn after going out are the secrets to wearing clothes longer and cleaner.