Storing Your Summer Wardrobe? Why Dry Cleaning Beforehand Matters

Packing up your summer clothes for the season? Before you box up those linen shirts and flowy dresses, give them a proper refresh. Storing clothes without cleaning them first can lead to stains setting, odors lingering, or even moth damage. Here’s why dry cleaning before storage makes all the difference.

1. Body Oils and Sunscreen Attract Moths

Even if your clothes look clean, traces of sweat, sunscreen, and oils can attract insects during storage—especially on natural fabrics like linen, cotton, and silk.

2. Stains Set Over Time

Invisible stains (like wine, sweat, or saltwater) oxidize while stored, becoming yellow and harder to remove. A quick dry clean now helps prevent permanent damage later.

3. Crisp Clothes Make for a Better Spring Return

Nothing beats pulling fresh, clean clothes out of storage when it’s time to reopen the summer house. Start next season right by storing them clean.

4. Winter Garments Need Attention Too

Bringing out your cold-weather favorites? Give coats, cashmere, and wool sweaters a refresh. These items often go unwashed for months but collect dust and bacteria during wear.

5. We’ll Pick Up Right From Your Doorstep

No need to drive anything around—just bag your clothes and let us take care of the rest. Our pickup & delivery service runs four days a week across the Hamptons.

Store smarter this season. Book your pickup and let East Hampton Laundry keep your wardrobe fresh—year-round.