I wash mine as soon as I get it usually, but after reading what Klue wrote I may do it differently! Thanks for that info Klue. Some of my fabric is in drawers, but a good portion of it is not. In the new house have all the built-ins, so may try to use most of those. I like the idea of the indoor clohes line too. That is something else I haven't always done - spray the fabric. This is one great learning place!