We all want our clothes to not only look great, but to smell great too. Here are a few tips for keeping your clothes fresh:

- Things stored for a long time develop a musty smell, so give air to closet and drawers and keep both ajar for a period of time.

-Slatted shelves permit air circulation.

- Use silicone packs (activate alumina, anhydrous, calcium sulfate) in drawers. Absorbent crystals also work.

- Use a dehumidifier for humid climates.

I didn't think of letting my closet "air out" - that is a good idea. thanks!

What about with cashmere sweaters? I have to store them with cedar to avoid moths and they start smelling musky, is there a better way to avoid holes?

Imorgan, make sure to wash them before storage (Euclyn works great) and you can use Lavender, naturally deters moths. Also, airtight boxes work well.

I always leave my closet door ajar so clothes air out and are not locked away.
I also leave clothes I've worn hung in the bathroom for a day and let the steam from the shower or bath get to them. And immediately after I've worn them I spray gently with a fabric refresher like one from The Laundress.

When a perfume bottle is gets empty, especially the small sample sizes, I never throw them away. Instead I throw them in a lingerie drawer instead of the waste basket.

Great ideas on the old perfume bottles! I have to start trying that!

I like to go and buy those wax melting blocks that are scented (they sell them at AC Moore). they have a ton of scents and they are only $1 each. They're nice to put in drawers in a small plastic container with holes in the lid. It lets the scent out, but hold the wax in case it should happen to melt (have never had it happen). They smell really nice.