Have you ever spent a lot of money on a clothing item only for it to tear or wear away? This is because there is a certain way to look after your clothes. So, how are you supposed to do it? You must be wondering. With these few precautions and tips, you will be able to keep your clothes as good as they were when you first bought them, for a long time!

1.Storing Your Clothes.

It’s important to keep fabrics in a properly ventilated, cool, and dry space. It is easy for clothes to get moisture and insect damage. Thus these conditions help avoid it.

Most of us hang our clothes away since it keeps clothes wrinkle-free and does not take up much space; however, there are some things you need to be careful about.

• Wire hangers are not very sturdy and tend to change the shape of the garment, such as woolen sweaters. Try folding them so that they do not stretch.
• Wooden, felt, or padded hangers are a much better option for your coats, jackets, blazers, and other heavier clothes.
• Hangers with clips are a great option for skirts. Materials like cotton or linen tend to wrinkle fast, so hang your skirts as well with such hangers.

With clothes that are out of season, instead of storing them in cardboard boxes, try keeping them in boxes made of plastic with secure lids. You could even get breathable garment bags for clothes made with natural fibers or wool.

2.Iron clothes at their specific temperatures.

Before you figure out the temperature for any of your clothes, it is important to know if it can even be ironed in the first place. Some clothes can not be ironed, like velvet or sequins, or there is a screen-printing on the item since these can melt away.

There is not one universal temperature that works for every clothing item. Find out the material you are ironing. This is usually mentioned on the wash care label on the garment. Sometimes the ironing temperature is also mentioned, but if not, you can always research the optimal temperature for the material.

3.Washing delicate pieces.

Cashmere, wool, silk, mesh, and organza are prone to getting torn in the washing machine. They should always be hand washed in cold water with some gentle detergent. Wring out any extra water. Hang them on a clothing rack and allow them to air dry.

This will ensure none of the clothes get caught up in the washing machine and will also reduce those pricey trips to the dry cleaners!

3.Wash less often.

It is no surprise that washing clothes more often causes them to look worn out. This is because washing them a lot of results in the fibres getting damaged and breaking down.

Tossing your coats, hoodies, jackets, and even jeans after every wear will reduce their lifespan when these pieces can last you many years. Try to hang or fold them after wearing them if they are not very dirty and do not need to be washed.

If you get any stain, immediately wash it out before it dries. Removing stains before they set into the fabric is much easier. Use natural laundry stain removers, or you can even carry a stain removal pen.

4.Sort your clothes before washing them.

It is always tempting to just throw all your clothes together in the washer all at once; however, this leads to unwanted dye transfers, staining your lighter pieces.

Try dividing them into pastels, whites, and dark colors. This will avoid any staining of clothes. You could even separate them on the basis of their materials, such as wash towels separately, since they leave a lot of lint.

Conclusion

It is very important to care for your clothes so that they can last you years. Without proper care, not only will they wear away fast, but you won’t also be getting your money’s worth. Therefore, always ensure to look after them!