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Caring For Clothes the Right Way

Written by Torsi Utley

Topic: EmpowermentPublished July 28, 2018
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Clothes are expensive, so we need them to last longer. Imagine ruining a beautiful dress that costs a lot of money just after one wear? A wrong laundry decision can ruin the dress; our clothes are made from different fabrics that require special care. You can make better laundry decisions to help your clothes last longer, retain the attractive shape and look neater at all times. The following tips will help you keep your clothes looking better so you can get more value for a longer period. Best Laundry Tips Your laundry practices should keep the clothes fresh and clean at all times. The clothes should smell nice so you can enjoy wearing them confidently. There are many mistakes people make when washing clothes, and this can affect the design and appearance of the clothes. One this you must do is preventing your clothes from shrinking while washing them. Friction causes clothes to tear quickly, clothes with buttons and zippers can wear faster due to the friction, especially when they are made from metal. According to Andrew Cruz you can make your clothes last longer by covering up the metal buttons to avoid damaging the fabric. Drying your clothes There are many ways dryers can ruin your clothes. Some materials need to be dried in different ways to prevent shrinking. You can tell from the washing guide on the label clothes that can be tumble dried and others that should be dried by using alternative methods such as hanging the clothes on a washing line to preserve the shape and keep them smelling nice after drying. Ironing clothes Using a very hot iron to straighten out your clothes can ruin the fabric. Clothes should be ironed at temperatures that have been specified for the type of fabric. For example, cotton fabric can be ironed at temperatures between 180 and 200 degrees, and silk fabrics straighten out well at temperatures between 140 and 165 degrees.

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