This $1.49 IKEA Clothes Cover Protects Garments from Dust, Moisture, and Pests Throughout Fall and Winter

It's an affordable solution to long-term clothes storage

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It's that time of year when we're all switching, or at least planning to, our warm-weather clothes for winter alternatives. This might look like clearing space in your closet or using underbed storage solutions, but garments that need to be hung up can pose a more difficult problem. How to keep them crease-, dust-, pest-, and moisture-free?

Like most things, the answer lies at IKEA. And like most things at IKEA, it's impressively affordable, too. For just $1.49, the PÄRKLA Clothes Cover is guaranteed to keep precious clothes in perfect condition all fall and winter long.

It's an affordable addition to any closet space that provides instant long-term clothes storage and enduring peace of mind.

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I've long dreamed of a dressing room, organized by color and category, and with plenty of space for my summer and winter clothes alike. The reality is, though, that like most of us, this is not something to be realized any time soon. Instead, a fall wardrobe swap is the simplest method for keeping my storage space streamlined.

I rely on underbed storage ideas for this, but never neglect to forget about my hanging space. My black tie dresses, suede jackets, and faux fur coats still need equal protection as fall and winter moisture sets in, particularly when it comes to avoiding any burgeoning mold and mildew throughout the colder months. For this, the IKEA PÄRKLA Clothes Cover is perfect.

I keep these in my closet year-round, but once my winter coats come out, there's plenty of space and empty covers to fill with my summer favorites that likely won't be taken off the rail until next June. With a super lightweight, narrow design, particularly when paired with slim velvet hangers, available at Amazon, they won't bulk up your closet and take up precious hanging real estate.

I use them specifically for those clothing items you should always hang up, like dresses, linens, and outerwear, but they're also ideal for protecting scarcely worn winter wools from moths, and even preventing moths in your closet, full stop.

IKEA PÄRKLA Clothes covers being used in a blue closet with matching blue rail

The slimline design won't take up any unnecessary space.

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It's no surprise, therefore, that this simple solution to avoid any clothes storage mistakes is popular among shoppers, with an average star rating of 4.7 stars across 222 reviews.

'Practical and easy to use,' says Sonia, alongside a five-star rating. 'I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the PÄRKLA clothes cover. I decided to give it a try and ended up buying covers three more times to keep my party dresses, coats, and graduation gown.' This highlights their usefulness when storing precious garments, like a graduation gown, long-term.

'The zipper goes all the way down to easily fit items inside, and my clothes feel absolutely protected now.'

As another review details, you don't need one bag per item of clothing, either, making them all the more inexpensive. 'Just what I needed!' enthuses D. 'I purchased a few of these to try them out, and I love them!

'I can fit [more than five]pieces of clothing in each, and the bag colors give my closet a little burst of flair! Very inexpensive, so I will be purchasing more to store out-of-season clothing.'

A couple of reviews also mention how handy these clothes covers are when transporting garments and moving clothes on hangers.

'Very practical,' says Soledy. 'Really good to protect the clothes while travelling by car or keeping in the closet. 100 per cent recommended.'

Leslie agrees, and adds that they're 'great garment bags,' and 'great for traveling on the go.'

At just $1.49, even buying ten at once will cost less than 15 dollars. They're a must-have practical closet organizer that will protect your clothing without costing the earth.

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IKEA operates a minimum basket fee of $35, so I've curated this More to Shop section with six other closet and organization heroes to buy in bulk and transform your storage this fall.

All prices were correct at the time of publication.


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Ottilie Blackhall
Sleep Editor

Ottilie joined Homes & Gardens in 2024 as the News Writer on Solved, after finishing a Master's in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London. Now, as the Sleep Editor, she spends her days producing content on all things sleep – from mattresses and sheets to protectors and pillows, all of which she tests in her own home. She also has particular expertise in home fragrance, covering everything from candles to reed diffusers, and frequently attends showrooms, including Vispring and Frette, and events hosted by the likes of Diptyque, Jo Malone, and Malin+Goetz.

Previously, she has written for Livingetc and Motorsport Magazine, and also has a Master's degree in English Literature and History of Art from the University of Edinburgh.