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How to Prolong the Lifespan of Clothes? Anthony Constantinou CEO CWM FX Tips & Correct Methods!

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Anthony Constantinou

These tips will help you maximize the best from your clothing:

Never mix different garments

Before you initiate with your clothes-washing session, it is vital to separate different garments made with different fabrics. Always check the manufacturer’s instruction for water temperature, usage of chemicals and ironing process. Take special care of baby’s garments and choose mild detergents without alkaline base otherwise reactions might occur.

Know the difference between fabrics

Professor  insists on hand washing low-strength and loosely structured fabric. The same washing method applies for polyester chiffons, viscose nets, cottons, linens, fine knitwear, sweaters, lingerie and silks. Washing these in a machine might be easy but the rough tumbling could damage the fabric beyond repair. Other says: “Certain silks, such as dupion or Indian traditional silks like tussar, muga, or eri, and worsted should only be dry-cleaned as contact with water can change its appearance.” She further advises rotation of clothes for proper airing and retain their natural state.

Know your detergent

Liquid cleaning agents are better than their powdered alternative as the former leaves little or no residue. Artificial coloring, fragrance and optical bleach may cause irritation to the skin, but can be avoided by giving an extra rinse cycle in the washing machine. Always avoid buying detergent with sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in it. Using a fabric conditioner is great for preserving color, texture and easy ironing post wash. Using cold water is essential as warm water tends to fade color of the fabric. Soaking dirty cuffs and collars for a couple of hours makes it easy to wash manually.

Stain removal tips

Coffee / Tea Stains – remove the piece of clothing straightaway and clean the stain with boiling water. Avoid this technique on silks and woolens. Scrub well with a mix of water and borax powder.

Water soluble paint / Pen inks – Soak the affected area in medicated spirit for 30 minutes and wash.

Wine / sweat stains – infuse the garment in a 50:50 mixture of water and hydrogen peroxide solution for 30 min and wash right away.

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