What's the best way to keep clothes looking new?
When you invest a lot of money in a nice piece of clothing for your wardrobe, you want it to stay nice for years to come. Here are our best tips and tricks for keeping your clothes looking like new for as long as possible.
- Air Dry Whenever Possible
Heat is the number one source of wear and tear on your favorite pieces of clothing, especially anything with a delicate fabric. Air drying can prevent shrinking, fading, and general wear and tear to keep your clothes looking fresh. If you live in a sunny area, hanging up clothes to dry outside is a great option. If it’s rainy, foldable drying racks are another great way to dry your clothes indoors. When you need to use a dryer, keep it on the lowest heat available.
- Check your Detergent
The amount of detergents available at the store can make choosing the best one difficult. The best detergents will be fragrance-free, dye-free, and free of fabric softener. Also, powdered detergent can be harsh on clothes, so try to opt for liquid varieties. For more delicate clothing, look for a special detergent that will help protect the integrity of those fabrics and help them last as long as possible.
- Try Vinegar Instead of Bleach
If you need to whiten something, opt for vinegar instead of bleach. Bleach is a harsh chemical that can ruin the integrity of your clothing, ultimately causing it to wear down faster. Also, if you use bleach too often, it can linger in the washing machine and ruin the rest of the clothes.
- Use Laundry Bags
This tip is especially important for delicate pieces of clothing, as they can easily tear or get caught in the washing machine. Laundry bags are typically made of mesh and easily let water and soap into the bag, but still protect the intricacies of your clothing. If your washing machine doesn’t have a delicate setting, then it is even more important to utilize a laundry bag for underwear, lingerie, bathing suits, and anything with lace, buttons, or ribbons.
Try London Cleaners
The number one reason that clothes look less than new is that they aren’t cared for properly, but it can be hard to remember all the different ways to care for each piece of clothing that you own. Sometimes, life gets the best of us and those nice pieces end up in the wash, get a wine stain, or end up wrinkled in the bottom of your dresser. If this sounds like you, consider opting for a professional dry cleaning service to handle all the nitty-gritty details of the specific care needed for each item in your wardrobe! London Cleaners offers FREE pickup and delivery with their dry cleaning services in the Cleveland area.
