9.Maintenance and recycling. Take care of your clothes and keep people safe. How to Do It Step by Step
- bergsi20031989
- Feb 26, 2024
- 10 min read
Updated: Apr 3, 2024
How to Find Innovation and Design in Ethical Fashion: A Step-by-Step Guide
Upkeep, Donation, and Recycling. Do not kill the ECOSystem.
Maintenance and recycling. Take care of your clothes and keep people safe. How to Do It Step by Step
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Every year, cleaning synthetic fabrics sends about 500,000 tons of microfibers into the ocean, which is the same as 50 billion plastic bottles.
Do not waste your time and improve your clothing game.
When you wash clothes inside out, the outsides don't get worn down and the colors stay bright longer.
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A half cup of white vinegar added to the rinse cycle will help keep colors bright and smooth clothes naturally.
Let's look into fun and creative ways to make your clothes last longer, which will save you money and teach you some old-fashioned tricks that will make our world better.
"Dress to impress, maintain to sustain."
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This is the last post in our "Ethical Fashion: Discover Innovation & Design - A Step-by-Step Guide" blog series. In it, we'll talk about everything you need to do to keep your clothes looking new.
Quite often, we only wear clothes for a few hours before putting them through their crazy cycle in the washing machine again.
This loses energy and wears out your clothes faster than they need to. Why only wear your pants once or twice a week when you can keep them looking new longer with tricks our grandmothers taught us?
Life is full of new and exciting things, but sometimes the old ways are the best way to get things done.
Let's put on our "clothing glasses" one more time and finish our blog series with how to care for and maintain clothes the right way.
It is very important to understand the basics of general upkeep.
Tips for Better General Maintenance
This area has everything you need to know about smart, eco-friendly clothing care, from how to read care labels to how often to wash your clothes.
Keep the care labels and read them.
Understanding and following the care labels on clothes is an important part of keeping them in good shape. This will help you avoid mistakes like shrinking or color bleeding.
If a sign says "dry clean optional," wash the item by hand in cold water with a mild soap instead. This will be better for the cloth.
For example, a silk shirt that says "dry clean only" could be washed by hand with a soap made just for silk without any problems.
Do not wash as often.
Cutting down on the number of times you wash your clothes can make them last a lot longer.
Tip: If your jeans aren't obviously dirty or stained, cleaning them every four to five tries should be enough.
Let a shirt that hasn't been worn much air out overnight to make it look new again without washing it.
Use the Right Detergent
Choosing the right soap can affect how well it cleans and how well it takes care of your clothes.
Tip from an expert: To clean sportswear, use a sports soap that is made to get rid of sweat and body oils without hurting fibers that stretch.
For example, to keep their shine and softness, silk shirts should be cleaned at no more than 30°C (86°F) with a soap made just for silk.
Right temperature for the water
For cloth care, it's important to use the right water temperature.
Tip: Stains that are made of proteins, like blood, can set in hot water. To get rid of these spots, you should always use cold water first.
To clean and cleanse towels, wash them in warm water. But, to keep most clothes from fading and shrinking, wash them in cold water.
How to Dry Clothes Right
If you dry things the right way, you can keep them from breaking and save energy.
Tip from an expert: Shake clothes out before putting them to dry. This will get rid of wrinkles and dry them faster.
Instead of hanging clothes to dry, lay them flat on a drying rack. This will keep them from stretching.
Advice from experts
Carefully Ironing: To make ironing easier and keep clothes from getting too hot, iron them when they are just a little damp.
Tip: To protect sensitive fabrics, put a pressing cloth between the iron and the item of clothing.
Storage Ideas: To keep clothes out of the way of dust and bugs, store seasonal clothes in cotton storage bags that let air flow.
Tip: To keep clothes feeling good and keep moths away, put in cedar blocks or lavender bags.
Getting rid of moths and other pests: Vacuum rooms and boxes often to get rid of lint and dust that bugs may find appealing.
Tip from an expert: To kill moth eggs without chemicals, freeze anything that might have them for at least 48 hours.
If your clothes are only slightly old, you can make them look new again without washing them. Just hang them up in a warm bathroom or use a fabric dryer.
Expert Tip: You can also make clothes smell new between wears by spraying them with a mix of weak fabric conditioner and essential oils.
How to treat the most common fabrics and materials
Cotton is a natural fiber.
Features: Very famous because it breathes well, is comfortable, and can be worn in many ways. Towels, bed sheets, t-shirts, and pants are all made with it.
Treatment: Can be washed in a machine and can handle high temperatures; treat spots first before washing.
Warm (40°C/104°F) water is best for normal clothes, and cold (30°C/86°F) water is best for colored clothes to keep them from fading.
Polyester is a man-made fiber.
This is a synthetic fabric that is known for being long-lasting, not shrinking or wrinkling easily, and drying quickly. This color is often used in mixes, sports, and clothing.
Treatment: It won't shrink or wrinkle, and you can dry it on a low heat setting.
Warm (40°C/104°F) or cold (30°C/86°F) water should be used for washing to protect the cloth.
Wool is a natural fiber.
It is valued for keeping you warm and pulling away wetness, and it is often used in sweaters, coats, and jackets. It lasts a long time and doesn't naturally wrinkle or stain.
Treatment: Needs to be handled gently; can shrink if not taken care of properly.
To keep clothes from shrinking, wash them in cold (30°C/86°F) water or by hand in lukewarm water.
Silk is a natural fiber.
Silkworms are used to make this rich, smooth cloth. It is soft and shiny, and high-end clothes like skirts, shirts, and ties often use it.
Treatment: This is a delicate fabric that needs to be handled with care; don't wring it out.
Washing Temperature: Use Cold (30°C/86°F) water or cold water by hand; always use a soap made just for silk.
Linen is a natural fiber.
Linen is made from the flax plant and is known for being light and cool, which makes it perfect for summer clothes and everyday wear.
Treatment: It gets softer after each wash, but it wrinkles easily.
Temperature: Cold (30°C/86°F) for colored linens to keep them from fading, warm (40°C/104°F) for white linens to keep them bright.
Semi-synthetic fiber made of rayon (viscose).
This is a flexible, semi-synthetic fabric made from cellulose. It is often used to line dresses, shirts, and dresses because it feels like natural fibers like cotton, silk, and wool.
Hand wash or dry clean is best because it can shrink when cleaned.
Cold (30°C/86°F) or hand wash to keep the structure and stop the item from shrinking.
Nylon is a man-made fiber.
Features: Nylon is a strong and stretchy man-made fabric that doesn't wrinkle or shrink. It's often found in underwear, swimwear, and athletic wear.
Treatment: It dries quickly and is strong, but don't use high heat when drying.
Warm (40°C/104°F) or cold (30°C/86°F) water for washing; use gentle mode to avoid sticking.
Denim is mostly made of cotton (Durable Woven Fabric).
This is a strong cotton twill fabric that is usually used for jeans. It lasts a long time and doesn't fade or wrinkle, so it's a must-have for everyday wear.
Treatment: Color will fade quickly; wash inside out to keep the color.
Washing Temperature: Cold (30°C/86°F) to keep clothes from shrinking and fading.
To give good care, you must first know how to do it. These tips and tricks may seem like common sense, but they are the key to making the clothes in your closet last a very long time.
Learn them, use them, and see how they work for yourself. We will also look at even more of these easy hacks that can save your life.
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Some more tricks and tips
Freezing Jeans: Putting your jeans in the freezer overnight will kill germs and get rid of smells. This will let you wash them less often, which will protect the color and fabric.
As a natural way to soften clothes and bring out the colors, add a cup of white vinegar to the rinse run of your washing machine.
Lemon Juice to Whiten: To make whites brighter, add half a cup of lemon juice to the wash cycle. This is a natural way to bleach clothes.
Hair Conditioner for Unshrinking Clothes: To relax the fibers and gently stretch back to size, soak clothes that have shrunk in hot water with a few drops of hair conditioner.
Adding a tablespoon of salt to the wash cycle will help set the colors in new clothes and keep them from fading.
Baking Soda to Get Rid of Smells: Adding half a cup of baking soda to the wash cycle will make your clothes smell better and make them softer.
Use shaving cream to get rid of makeup stains. Put shaving cream on collars of shirts with makeup stains before cleaning them to help get rid of the stain.
Baby Powder for Oil Stains: Sprinkle baby powder on fresh grease or oil stains, let it sit overnight, and then brush it off before cleaning. This will soak up the powder and get rid of the stain.
Ironing with Aluminum Foil: To iron both sides of a piece of clothing at once, put a sheet of aluminum foil under the cover of the ironing board.
Using a Towel to Dry Sneakers: To keep sneakers from banging around in the dryer, tie them together by their laces and close the door's lace while the shoes are inside. Then, put a towel in the dryer to quiet it down.
Congratulations, you now know all the secrets that our grandparents shared with us.
This is information that we should keep living and use in our daily lives. Your clothes will thank you for it. Also, keep in mind that these small actions can make a big difference and help make tomorrow more sustainable.
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FAQ : How to Take Care of and Maintain Clothes
How often should I wash my clothes to keep them in good shape?
How often you wash something depends on what it's made of and how often you wear it. In general, you should only wash your clothes when you need to. If you wash something too much, it can get worn out, fade, and lose its shape. Follow the care label instructions every time you wash something. Durable fabrics should be cleaned more often than delicate ones. Once every four to five wears, jeans can be washed. Once every one to two wears, shirts and dresses should be washed. Using cold water and a mild soap can help your clothes last longer.
What's the best way to keep clothes in good shape?
Keeping your clothes in the right way is important for making them last longer. Use good hangers to keep clothes like dresses, coats, and shirts in good shape. Heavy things, like sweaters and jeans, should be folded so they don't stretch. Do not overcrowd your room to avoid damage and wrinkles. Clothing bags are a good way to keep dust off of fragile or rarely worn things. Clean your clothes before putting them away for the season, and for natural fibers, use containers that let air in and keep moths away.
How can I keep my clothes from losing their color?
To keep clothes from fading, wash them inside out first so that the outside doesn't get as rough. To keep colors bright, wash in cold water with a mild soap that won't damage the colors. UV rays can fade colors, so don't dry things in direct sunlight. Dry your clothes in the air or on a low heat setting on your machine. To keep bright and dark colors looking their best, you might want to use a soap made just for those colors.
How do I get spots out of my clothes at home?
Yes, you can get rid of many spots at home if you know what to do. Move quickly for the best chance of getting rid of it. Use a clean, damp cloth to blot the spot, don't rub it. Use a stain cleaner that is made for the type of cloth and the spot. First, test the remover on a small, hidden area to see if it will not change the color. Pay close attention to the product's directions. If the spot is really bad, you might have to do it again or hire an expert cleaner.
Do all clothes that say "Dry Clean Only" need to be dry cleaned?
Care signs are important to read, but some things that say "Dry Clean Only" can be washed by hand with care. Soft materials like silk, wool, and linen can be washed by hand in cool water with a light soap. On the other hand, professionals should be in charge of things that have organized forms, linings, or decorations. When you wash something by hand, don't use too much water and let it dry in the air, away from direct sunlight and heat. Always check a small area first to see if the fabric will rub or the color will run.
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