Storing shoes in a closet

Shoes become unusable most of all when we don't wear them. Questions about how to put it in order, how to store it and where, arise quite often.

Rules for storing shoes in the closet

There are three general storage rules:

1. Fulfillment of conditions.
2. The right place.
3. Use of suitable processing methods.

Significant recommendations that will help keep shoes in their original form: they must be kept clean and treated with protective agents.

How to prepare shoes for storage

First you need to collect all the shoes together and sort them out. Decide which one needs to be washed, which one needs to be repaired, and which one will have to get rid of (throw away, sell or give away for free if it is still suitable).

Then proceed as follows:

• shoes need to be cleaned, carefully remove any remaining dirt (special brushes are used for boots with long pile) and dry;
• shoes that require repair must be taken to a specialist before storage, so that there are no unpleasant surprises for the next season;
• after processing and repair, it needs to be coated with cream or special paint - this procedure can help not only preserve, but also restore color (there are different sprays for different materials);
• Finally, you can use special antibacterial sprays for the inside.

Important! Shoes should not be dried on heaters or radiators, otherwise the material will dry out and deteriorate.

It is preferable to store molded shoes in boxes or on special holders.

It has a unique structure, which if damaged is very difficult to restore. Therefore, it is possible to buy special form holders, or, as a last resort, use a regular newspaper. It’s also worth taking care of suitable boxes made of durable material. Or you should just keep the box it was in when you bought it.

Attention! Newspaper is not as durable as plastic or wood, so it would still be better to buy form holders.

It would be better to store sandals, shoes, ballet shoes, and flip-flops in trunks or organizers. This is the most convenient thing for preserving unmolded shoes. They can be placed inside a pantry or closet; they take up very little space.

It is important to store high-top boots properly. Do not neglect various cardboard or plastic inserts. And also when equipping a storage place, you must remember that you need to leave room for high boots.

Temperature and humidity levels are important.

Excessive humidity and low temperature have a bad effect on the material.

Important! Fur boots should definitely be treated with moth repellent, especially if you plan to store them open.

What kind of shoe storage should there be?

The place for storing shoes must be wear-resistant and moisture-resistant.

25 ideas for convenient shoe storage at home:

• boxes, transparent or with a label (with a photo of the shoes or an inscription);
• a special cabinet - its structure is such that you don’t have to spend a long time looking for the required pair in boxes, and before buying a cabinet you should calculate how many pairs you have in order to understand how many shelves you need;
• kitchen rails with hooks, you can attach them to the inside of the cabinet or to the wall (this option is not very convenient for storing high boots);
• drawers – if you don’t have enough space, you can use this simple method; replacing regular shelves with pull-out ones will save space;
• an old sideboard or bookcase - this option is less expensive financially, you don’t have to buy a new cabinet or boxes, you just need to tidy up an existing piece of furniture;
• molding - can be used as part of the design and simply fixed to the walls, and if we are talking about a small room, then you can place it under the ceiling; this type of preservation is most suitable for high-heeled shoes;
• racks, wall structures - allow you to save quite a lot of space, shoes can be placed on them even up to the ceiling, sometimes they are placed on the doors;
• open shelves - do not place them too high, otherwise there will be little difference between them and the mezzanines (this storage method will not protect shoes from dust);
• boxes with cells - they allow you to sort shoes, for example, by season;
• “wheel” is a rather unique, interesting type of storage, but it is not suitable for boots with high tops;
• custom-made furniture is a rather expensive option, but it’s worth it, you can think about what kind of furniture you want, how many shelves, cells, etc.;
• compact stand - such a stand is perfect for a hallway or a spacious closet, although tall shoes are again left unattended;
• a pouf is a good, portable storage space; it can be placed both in the bedroom and in the hallway, using it as a chair while putting on shoes;
• staircase - if there is a staircase in the house, then it is realistic to use it for saving: install drawers in the steps or model a closet under the stairs;
• organizers – there are hanging ones, with attachments and floor ones;
• old boxes - old wooden boxes can be decorated and attached to the walls, or made into an independent structure, it all depends on you and your imagination;
• racks are an option for those people who would like to display their shoes, but not a very good way, because in this case the shoes will become covered with dust;
• hooks for outerwear - you can place them anywhere and however you want, although again this type of storage does not protect shoes from dust;
• PVC pipes - pipes come in different diameters (10 and 15 cm), are convenient for storing both adult and children's shoes, cutting such a pipe is not difficult, and then you need to glue it together, in what shape - you decide for yourself;
• pantry - if you have a pantry, then part of it can be converted into storage space;
• buckets or wicker baskets - if you don’t like placing shoes and boots on shelves, then using buckets or baskets is acceptable;
• hangers with clothespins are an excellent solution for high boots; they can be combined with some other storage method, since this type is not suitable for ballet flats and boots;
• rubber bands on the wall - you can make them yourself, or you can buy ready-made ones in the store;
• retractable cabinet - this option is suitable for those who are planning to do renovations, a very convenient solution, since you can think in advance about what, where and how it will be located;
• drawers on wheels - you can put them both under the bed and under the cabinet in the hallway or closet.

Where should you not store shoes?

In warm places, for example, near central heating or in direct sunlight. Heat dries out shoes, causing the leather to crack and the fabric to lose color.

In the basement, garage, on the balcony, in any place where the temperature in winter is very low, shoes also deteriorate from cold and moisture. Mold may appear.