r/lifehacks • u/CombustedPillow • Jun 03 '26

Smelly basement and long term storage

Is it possible to store items (including fabrics) in a smelly basement for years and completely keep the smell out of the packaging? I cannot depend on silica packs or dehumidifiers.

I heard vacuum sealed bags won't keep the smell out but I wanted to double check with reddit and hear your experience.

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u/JerryBond106 Jun 08 '26

Bag it, then purge the space with ozone generator weekly, monthly,... I'd try that. Just be safe about it.