Garment Racks Buying Guide
Stumped by clothes storage? Stop racking your brain and start racking your clothes Sometimes a great storage solution is right under your nose (and we don't mean your upper lip; we're talking clothes storage, not snuff). Take garment racks. We've all walked by them thousands of times in malls and retail clothing stores, but many people don't realize how useful a garment rack can be around the home, whether it's used for laundry storage and sorting or to help thin out a cluttered closet. Of course there are some people who are ahead of the curve when it comes to creative garment rack usage. In New York City, garment racks are virtually the Official NYC Closet, and are used for clothes storage by almost everyone who lives in a converted condo or apartment that's sans closets. Outside of the Big Apple, garment racks have been used for years by sophisticated clotheshorses who need a place to store their "off-season" wardrobe items. Now that you're in on the big storage secret, here are some tips on choosing a garment rack that will work great for you. Wheels A garment rack with wheels can be tremendously convenient if you're constantly transporting heavy loads of laundry from one part of your house to another - unless the washer and dryer are on a different floor than your bedroom(s). |  |
A wheeled garment rack might also be preferable for long-term clothes storage, especially if you keep your in-season clothes on a portable clothes rack in your closet; when spring or fall comes around, all you'll need to do is wheel one season's rack out and replace it with the other. And if you frequently hold garage sales, a portable clothing rack is a must.
Shelves
Some clothes racks come with one or more shelves that can hold wardrobe accessories such as hats, scarves, gloves, etc. Need a shelf that can handle more serious storage? Look for commercial-quality garment racks that offer superior durability and weight capacity.
Rods
Most garment racks have either one or two rods. Dual rods can be convenient, but a better indicator of a garment rack's storage capacity is its weight limit.
Cover
If you plan to use your clothing rack for long-term storage, then it's best to choose a model with a canvas or cloth cover in order to keep the dust off.