When storing garments, it is always helpful to use a chemical desiccant, such as calcium chloride or silica gel which absorbs moisture and prevents mildew. However, it is important to see that the desiccant doesn’t get in direct contact with the garments.

A good way to reduce dampness in closets is to tie a few chalk-pieces together and hang them from a support post or from the ceiling.

Always ensure that your wardrobes are amply ventilated and yet remain cool and dry at all times of the year. Please note that extreme temperatures can have a damaging effect on your clothes.

Make sure that your garments are efficiently stacked, so that proper air circulation can be maintained. Also, do not use fabric finish or starch on garments that need to be stashed away for a longer period of time.

Protect your clothes and apparel from wood acid by lining your dresser drawers with dry shelf paper or quilted fabric. Avoid using wallpaper remnants or gummed shelf paper for this purpose, as the back of such papers may attract insects causing unwanted damage to your clothes.

Always ensure that your garments are clean before being stored. Insects are attracted to spilled drinks, food and even perspiration that might be lingering around. Also, store your outfits in an area that is dark and clean, in order to avoid insects.

Place moth balls in an old sock and then keep them in your wardrobe to ensure that they don’t touch the garments. In case you wish to use moth crystals, put them on the adhesive backing of duct tape and hang them in the storage area.