5 seasonal items you should always clean before storing – cleaning experts reveal it's crucial for preventing mold, musty odors, and pests

An orange painted living room with a green arm chair, and a wooden side board.

Did you know that there are some seasonal items you should always clean before storing them away?

When the weather heats up in spring and cools down in fall, we want to swap out any redundant items quickly, but neglecting to clean them first could result in musty smells, mold damage or pests.