With a little love, your clothes can last longer and save you money. Here’s some simple tips for building a better relationship with your favorite garments this year.
- Always air out clothes, remove all jewelry or pins, empty pockets and inspect them for stains before putting them away.
- Immediately blot stains and treat them quickly and properly, so they do not set in permanently.
- Clean matching sets, such as suits and sweaters, at the same time to maintain color consistency.
- Keep hair spray, perfume and lotions away from my clothing to avoid difficult stains.
- Fix small problems, such as loose seam openings and buttons, right away.
- Do not cause unnecessary wrinkling by overcrowding garments in the closet.
- Use quality hangers to support garments and keep them true to their original shape.
- Always fold knitted garments and place them in a drawer or on a shelf.
- Promptly remove garments from plastic dry cleaning bags to prevent moisture and damage.
- Clean seasonal clothing before storing to deter insects.
- Store seasonal clothing in an area with good ventilation, moisture control and low exposure to light.
- Make sure your dry cleaner is environmentally certified.