how to take care of your clothes

Don’t wait too long before hanging up your laundry. Try to do it as soon as the washing cycle has finished. Clothes that are left in the washing machine for too long will smell bad and require ironing.

Tumble dryers contribute to unnecessary energy consumption and can cause fabric shrinkage. If you use a tumble dryer, make sure you can dry the garment safely in this way.

Remember that it is better to hang clothes on hangers or racks placed in a well-ventilated room, rather than drying them in the dryer. Natural drying will not damage fabrics and will allow you to enjoy your favourite clothes for longer. Also remember not to dry clothes in full sunlight. This can cause dark or intense colours to fade, yellowing of whites and, in the case of woollen clothes, weakening.

Don’t forget to clean your accessories. Proper care will allow you to enjoy them for longer. A soft brush, sponge or cloth is often enough. Choose environmentally friendly products for cleaning.

Laundry detergents for white items contain chemical bleaches to remove stains and/or optical bleaches that benefit the perception of the whiteness of the product, but may cause coloured garments to fade. Detergents for coloured fabrics, on the other hand, contain special substances that aim to preserve/nutrify colours.

For optimum results, wash in detergents designed for the correct colour. Use suitable/special detergents for washing wool and natural silk, as well as for delicate fabrics. Many fabric softeners contain substances that can have adverse effects on human health (allergies) and the environment. Instead of these, you can use self-prepared laundry detergents, e.g. a fabric softener based on vinegar, baking soda and your favourite essential oil.

When washing synthetic clothes, microplastics are released, which then enter the water cycle. How can you reduce the release of harmful plastic microplastics into the seas and oceans? You can, for example, use special bags for washing synthetics.