HOW TO TAKE BETTER CARE OF YOUR CLOTHES

Whether you are a shopaholic or avoid shopping at all costs, there is a high chance that you spend more money on clothing than you think. Being that longer-lasting, higher quality pieces means more money out of your pocket, it is super important take very good care of the clothing that you have. This will ensure that it will last longer and wear better. For some people this may require a few habitual changes but trust it, it is worth it.

 

Firstly, pay attention to care labels. They are on your garments for a reason. We cannot stress enough how important it is to follow the directions on the tags on your clothing. Certain materials are meant to only be washed in certain water temperatures, dried a certain way, some things are not even meant to be washed very often, such as wool. Wool can also sometimes require a specific detergent. This is why it is important to read!

 

Speaking of certain pieces not being meant for washing often, denim. There are so many ways to make your jeans last a lifetime, and it all starts with washing them as little as possible. This will preserve the color and the fit for a long time. If you need to get out a stain that is a different story, but always air dry your jeans. If you need to get out an odor, washing is not necessary. Hang them in the bathroom during a shower to let the steam do the job or freeze your jeans for 1-2 days depending on the strength of the smell.

 

Another tip and something to always keep in mind when doing laundry and washing your clothes, check and empty the pockets! You would be surprised at the damage that a left behind chap stick or stick of gum can do to a piece of clothing. Things like that are easily avoidable as long as you are careful!

 

Avoiding ironing is also a great way to preserve your clothes. If you are desperate and need to take an iron to your garments, please do your research and put the iron on the proper temperature according to the material of your piece. You can stain or burn through the clothes very easily if you raise the temperature too high.

 

Our last tip is to learn the basics in terms of repairs. This not only saves your clothing items from being thrown out, but it also saves you money. Why take your clothing to the seamstress or laundromat and spend unnecessary when it is so simple to learn how to sew a hole, replace a button, whatever it may be.