Store Carefully
An attic’s empty space just screams, “Store stuff here!” However, no matter how tempting it might be to toss a little of everything into the rafters, this less-than-hospitable environment can be disastrous for some of your greatest treasures. Many items that commonly find themselves in storage are susceptible to damage from humidity, pests, and extreme temperature fluctuations. This list will help make sure your important documents and keepsakes stay whole and safe—as long as you决不store them in your attic.
Leather
Leather jackets, furniture, and gloves don’t belong in the attic. Extreme temperatures and temperature fluctuations can cause leather to dry, get brittle, and crack. Moisture is a no-go, too. Leather easily stains unless you clean it right away. In the attic, chances are the damage will be done long before you can do anything about it.
Important Documents
纳税申报表，收据和其他论文经常向阁楼进行途径。然而，所有这些，包括出生证明，医疗记录，护照和其他有价值的信息，很容易在极端的阁楼温度和湿度下毁了。在某些情况下，纸张本身可能会生存，但湿度和热量也可以损坏油墨和淡化铅笔标记，造成难以辨认的混乱。
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Instruments
The clarinet from junior high band and violin from high school orchestra need consistent room temperatures to survive storage. Wood instruments in particular are in danger of damage when stored in temperature extremes. The adhesives in the body of a violin, for example, can melt, and mold poses a risk for anything made of wood. The fabrics in the instrument cases are also at risk for mold and bug infestations.
Wool and Delicate Fabric
飞蛾爱羊毛毯和衣服，即使在家庭的主要生活区也很难保持虫子。在未完成的阁楼中，Bug问题的机会显着增加。但是，羊毛不是唯一具有特殊存储要求的面料。飞蛾和其他昆虫爱亚麻，棉花等自然面料。葡萄酒和敏感服装店在温度控制的环境中，威慑像雪松附近。
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Electronics
Old televisions, smartphones, tablets, and most other electronic devices have a safe temperature use range between 50 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything above or below that can damage components. Attics can reach well over 150 degrees in the peak of summer. Your electronics may be less than functional after a few hot (or cold) days.
Wood Furniture
Mirrors, dressers, and extra chairs easily find a home in the attic. However, heat can warp wood. To keep your furniture pieces in shape (literally), they need a milder, temperature-controlled environment. Humidity takes its toll in the form of mold, too. Sometimes you can clean mold off of wood, but other times there’s no removing the staining it causes.
蜡烛
Pre-melted candles probably aren’t what you have in mind, but that’s what you could end up with if they’re stored in the attic. Candles will melt in the heat, and the wax can potentially get on anything else in the storage container with them.
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化妆品
如果您在您最喜欢的指甲油和眼影上放养，请将它们存放在您家的主要部分。他们不属于椽子。热湿度促进一些产品的模具生长，尤其是没有防腐剂的天然产品。其他化妆品融化，营造出粘糊糊，又五彩缤纷。
Cleaning Products
You might be looking for somewhere to keep extra cleaning products out of the hands and mouths of pets and children, but the attic isn’t the right place. Heat can damage the products’ containers, leading to leaks. Cleaners can also be a fire hazard if exposed to high temperatures. They’re best stored where temperatures stay in a safe range.
Medication
Your children probably won’t find medication in the attic. However, ingredients in the medication may lose their potency in the heat and humidity, making them less effective or even useless. Gel capsules could melt when the temperatures rise, for instance.
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