GIVE YOUR CLOTHING SOME TLC

GIVE YOUR CLOTHING SOME TLC

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GIVE YOUR CLOTHING SOME TLC

You love your clothes, but how can you treat them with care and make them last longer?

PUBLISHED: 03-27-2023
  
 

When you love your clothes and spend good money on them, it's important to take good care of them so they hold up and last a long time. Here are SIX TIPS on to give them the tender, loving care they deserve:

 

1. REMOVE STAINS ASAP - The longer a stain sits on your clothing, the harder it is to remove. Use a stain remover pen or a vinegar/baking soda mixture, let it sit on the stain, and then put it in the wash once the stain fades.

 

2. USE COOL WATER TO WASH YOUR CLOTHES - They say that heat is bad for your hair and it's bad for your clothing too. High temperatures can damage the fabric.

 

3. DON'T IGNORE CARE LABELS - The best way to find out how to care for a specific garment is to look at the care label. Avoid shrinkage, discoloration, and wear and tear by following the care instructions.

 

4. STORE YOUR CLOTHING CORRECTLY - Don't hang up sweaters; folding them will help maintain their shape. Use wooden or felt hangers to keep tops in their place to avoid stretching. 

 

5. RETHINK HOW OFTEN YOU MUST WASH YOUR CLOTHES - Unfortunately machine washing and drying does more damage to our clothing than actually wearing them. If you can, wear your jeans and sweaters a couple times before washing them. If you wear a blouse just a couple hours for a dinner, hang it back up to be worn another time before cleaning. 

 

6. AIR DRY IF POSSIBLE - Heat from the dryer damages the elastics and thread on your clothing. Heat also shrinks your clothing and the constant shrinking and re-stretching over time can really wear out your clothing. Hanging your clothing or laying them flat to dry can lengthen the lifespan of your clothes.


 

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