We hate it when our
clothes shrink, get wrinkles or become color-faded. It's because we don't use
safe washing practices or don't know about such things. Dhobilite understands your
problem, so we compiled these tips to help you keep your clothes as good as
new.
General Care Tips
● When you are changing out of your clothes, ensure that you let
your suits, coats, and shoes breathe for at least 30 minutes before storing
them. Hang these on a hanger outside your closet before storing, and never
throw your garment on a chair as it can make wrinkles.
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You need to rotate your sweaters, just like your shoes.
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Never leave your clothes near an open window(s) as sunlight can
make the colors fade.
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Lotions and sunscreens can stain or fade your clothes.
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Applying perfume and hairspray before dressing up is a good
practice to keep your clothes like new.
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Always keep your clothes clean before storing them for the
season, as stains can attract insects.
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Never hang damp clothes in your closet.
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Store your clothes in cotton sheets or bags that are breathable
as plastic attracts humidity.
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Salt can cause damage during cleaning, so brush it off your
clothes before the process.
Tips for at-home laundering
These are tips for
clothes that you can easily laundry at your home.
Washing in cold water
Here's the bottom line,
hot water damages your fabrics, so only wash your clothes in cold water.
Coldwater keeps the threads strong and your clothes clean. Some exceptions here
are:
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Heavily soiled clothes.
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Clothes that come with a wash in hot water label.
Buy a Front-Loading Washer
The front-loading
washing machine works like a dryer, it uses gravity to move clothes in and out
of the water, so it's gentler on your clothes and helps prevent rips and
tangling.
Wash your clothes Inside-Out
You must protect the
vital part of the clothing by turning it inside out. It's essential for clothes
with embroidery as the machine can easily damage these parts of your garments,
even screen printing.
Say no to Chlorine Bleach
The vinegar naturally
brightens your clothes, and unlike chlorine bleach, it doesn't wear out your
clothes. Plus, it is good for the environment.
Air Dry Your Clothes
The heat from your
dryer damages fabrics over time. Such damages include shrinking, color fading,
and weakening the fibers. Instead, let your clothes dry outside in natural air.
If that's not possible, then use the dryer on the lowest heat setting.
Follow Care Label Instructions
You know that you
should follow the care label instructions of your garments, but what you
generally don't do is follow the instructions on detergents. Following these
instructions will also maintain your clothes' durability and fabric strength.
Treating stains
Stains can give your
clothes permanent damage if not treated right away. You should remove the stain
as soon as possible with the methods available on the internet or use a stain
remover after carefully reading all its instructions. If it is too much for
you, bring your clothes to us for effective Laundry Service.
Tips for dry-clean only clothing
We at Dhobilite
strongly advise you to never self-clean your clothes that come with Dry Clean only label. Instead, follow these tips to take care of your
clothes.
No experiments
Cleaning outfits with
the dry-clean-only label in a home washing machine is your biggest mistake. You
don't want to get nightmares when your clothes come out of the machine, shrunk,
color-faded or worse. Instead, take such garments to dry cleaners for no
worries.
Dry clean regularly
Others would advise you
to not frequently take your clothes to dry cleaners, as traditional dry
cleaning is not suitable for your clothes, but we are exceptions. Instead, we
use standard chemicals and the latest technology to keep your clothes safe.
Clean before storing
Some stains only become
visible as light brown splotches after a few months, so you should be careful
when storing your clothes. So if you plan to keep your clothes away for a long
time, get your garments dry cleaned before storing, whether you can see the
stain or not.
Hang safely
Using safe hanging
practices helps retain the shape of your clothes. For example, use hangers with
wide padding so that the sleeves of the dresses don't stretch or wear out.
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