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Best Linen Storage Tips

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Florida snowbirds have gracefully enjoyed their relaxing stay in their winter residences, and now the family back home is calling and tweeting about your return plans. Perhaps you are starting your routine to store your belongings and have noticed that some of your linens have become discolored, faded, and have splits and losses in material. Damage to textiles occurs when light, heat, dust, insects, plastic bags and improper storage interact. You want next season's linens to be clean, crisp and well preserved while you are away. Sort and Properly Clean Your Fabrics Be sure to sort through all your items first. Separate fabrics, whites, and colors by quickly reading their manufacturer's labels. You may be surprised that a tag shows a blend of materials or that you cannot dry clean. You can hand wash linen items in a clean sink with lukewarm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine bleach as it can discolor the fabric. Use oxygen bleach or hydrogen peroxide for whi