The best alternative storage option is afireproof, archival-quality container, Wirick notes.
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Wirick advises against keeping candles, crayons, or any other meltable items inside of plastic bins.
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Doing so, she says, can lead to a gooey mess, especially in attics or garages.
Toner says that you’re better off opting for vacuum-sealed bags instead.
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“Add silica gel packets or cedar blocks to help absorb moisture and deter pests,” Toner says.
Instead, Summers suggestsusing a shoe rackor open shelving to keep shoes nice and fresh and in good condition.
“If it goes in a bin, it might as well not exist.”
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