Vacuum-seal out-of-season clothes before they go on a shelf
Roughly a third of the shelf space, and moth-proof for the season.
Why it works
Compression removes the air pockets that make folded fabric bulky, and the sealed bag keeps moths and damp out for months at a time.
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