Make Clothes Last
In this age of economic downturn, saving money and using it efficiently is what every family wishes to do. We invest a lot of money in buying clothes. But do we care enough to make these clothes last longer? No absolutely not. Here are few tips on how you can take care of you wardrobe and make your clothes last longer.
To make our favorite clothes last longer, we must invest a little into our closet also. They can get torn, wrinkled or damaged by moth or larvae if we just hang the clothes carelessly in our closet.
Use wooden hangers
The specific design of the wooden hanger helps to keep your clothes hanging separately from each other. Moreover they are broad enough to avoid disfiguring of sleeves or shoulder. Wooden hangers are quite sophisticated and durable. If you choose cedar hanger, they can keep away the pests from your closet that usually destroy your fine clothing.
Cedar hangers can absorb moisture and keep your clothes fresh as well. It is necessary to hang delicate clothes on wooden hangers to avoid tearing of lace or fine fabric. Wooden hangers are ideal for hanging suits and winter coats.
There shapes will remain intact and they will be free from hanger marks and wrinkle. You can save some money as there will be no need to dry-clean them every time you wear them. They are little costly but are worth it for taking caring of your clothes.
Washing tips
Most clothes lose their life span by washing. With every wash, clothes get faded and fibers get weakened. But we can increase their life span if we use the following tips.
• Clothes should be washed in cold water, especially dark clothes.
• Wash colored and white clothes separately.
• Use gentle cycle while using washing machine
• Use gentle detergent for woolens and soft clothes
• Wash rough stuff like jeans and soft stuff separately and turn them inside out prior to washing.
• Dryers damage your clothes. Prefer air drying. It will save your clothes and will also contribute to energy saving.
Some useful tips
• Never hang your woolens. They will become shapeless. Knits should be kept in drawers after folding. Throw some cedar block or naphthalene balls to save them from molds and insects.
• The clothes that have become out of season, store them in plastics bags with added protection
