how to take care of your clothes

Try not to cut the tags off your garments! However, if you feel it is necessary, read the instructions on them carefully. Wash the clothes according to the recommendations on the label. Remember that the washing temperature stated by the manufacturer is the maximum temperature at which the fabric can be washed. Before you start washing, sort your clothes into groups: white, light and dark colours, and items to be washed by hand or gently in the washing machine. Do not wash heavily soiled textiles and those that just need to be refreshed in one load. Take clothes that need to be dry-cleaned to a professional laundry. Choose those that are environmentally friendly.

Wash wool and natural silk products separately, as they require different detergents. Make sure they can be washed in water.

Adjust the detergent and its quantity to the fabric in question. Recommendations for how much detergent of a particular type is needed per wash, taking into account the hardness of the water and the level of soiling of the clothes, are determined by the manufacturer on the basis of tests carried out in advance. Instructions can easily be found on the packaging. It is therefore advisable to use them. If you use too little detergent, your clothes will not get washed. Too much detergent is difficult to rinse and may leave marks on the clothes.

First of all, wash as little as possible. Often it is enough to air the clothes. You can also use the steam from an iron or steamer to remove bad smells. Simply hang the garment vertically (e.g. on a hanger) and carefully direct the steam jet at the area that smells bad. You can also freshen up your clothes by spraying them with water to which you have added a few drops of an essential oil, such as tea tree to neutralise odours.

Avoid detergents that harm the environment. Instead, use natural remedies. Vinegar and baking soda are often enough to remove stains. Baking soda also effectively removes greasy stains and vinegar with water eliminates unpleasant odours.

Laundry nuts are an eco-friendly alternative to washing powders. Put them in a cotton bag and place in the drum of the washing machine. The saponins in the nuts are great for removing dirt. For white laundry, it is a good idea to sprinkle 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda, which will prevent the fabrics/knits from turning grey.

Instead of fabric softeners, which often contain substances that are harmful to humans or the environment, you can use natural methods. Simply adding a glass of vinegar to your laundry will keep your clothes soft. You can also make your own rinse aid using vinegar, baking soda and a few drops of your favourite essential oil. Vinegar has a beneficial effect on your clothes, softening them, preventing the growth of fungi and mould, as well as limescale deposits on the washing machine parts. To prepare the liquid, pour half a cup of vinegar into a one-litre jar and add a teaspoon and a half of baking soda. The mixture will foam intensely. Then add about 10 drops of essential oil, such as tea tree oil, cap the jar and stir the contents.

Place bags of dried lavender in your wardrobe or dressing room, which will give your clothes a fresh scent and also repel clothes moths.

Remember, don’t throw away clothes you no longer wear. You can always donate them to the needy, friends or bring them to us and we will prolong their life.

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