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We often talk about buying high-quality clothes. But we rarely talk about how to keep them looking new.
The truth is that most clothing damage happens in your laundry room. We wash things too often. We use the wrong settings. We ruin good fabric because we are in a rush.
If you want your wardrobe to last for years, you need to treat it with respect. Here are the three most common mistakes we see people make and how to fix them.
Mistake #1: You are washing your clothes too often
This is the single biggest reason clothes fade or lose their shape. Unless you have been sweating heavily or you spilled something, you do not need to wash a garment after one wear.
Washing machines are harsh. They break down fibers and fade colors.
The Fix: Use the "Air Out" method. Hang your wool coat or denim trousers outside or near an open window for a few hours. This refreshes the fabric without damaging it.
Mistake #2: You are hanging your knitwear
Gravity is the enemy of a good sweater. If you hang a heavy knit sweater on a hanger, gravity will pull the shoulders down. Eventually, the sweater will lose its structure and look stretched out.
The Fix: Always fold your knitwear. Store sweaters flat on a shelf or in a drawer. This keeps the weave tight and the fit perfect.
Mistake #3: You are crushing the fabric with an iron
An iron is a useful tool. But it can also be dangerous. If the iron is too hot, it crushes the fibers of the fabric. It can leave shiny marks on dark clothes that never go away.
The Fix: Invest in a handheld steamer. Steam relaxes the fabric and removes wrinkles without crushing the fibers. It is safer for wool, silk, and delicate cottons. It also kills bacteria, which helps keep clothes fresh between washes.
Summary
Caring for your clothes is a form of luxury. It takes a little more time, but the result is a wardrobe that looks polished and expensive for years.
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