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How can I store hanging clothes in a damp basement?

15 years ago

I want to store a a rack of clothes on hangers in my basement, but it tends to get a little damp down there and I'm concerned that the clothes will get mildewy and worse. Any suggestions? Weatherproof armoires, giant ziplock bags with hangers, etc? TIA!

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western_pa_luann
15 years ago
Get rid of the 'damp' with a dehumidifier.
claire_de_luna
15 years ago
That was going to be my suggestion as well.
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laurahead
Original Author
15 years ago
It's a big communal basement in an apartment building; a single humidifier wouldn't make a dent. Sigh.
western_pa_luann
15 years ago
Then I would NOT put clothes there.

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