As the climate continues to dive,
woolen clothes and winter gears are being dumped in our wardrobes.
Since woolens are much different from cotton, silk and other fabrics
that we use in summers, they require special care and handling.
Read on below to know tips to make your
woolens last for longer period of time:
Maintenance: The best way to
keep woolen clean is to brush them after every wear as they
accumulate a lot of dust and are accessible to moths. You can even go
for airing woolens and spot cleaning just to ensure if your woolens
stay clean. Quick Tip: If you stain your sweater, take them to the
dry cleaner as soon as possible.
Washing: prefer washing your
woolens clothes by hand unless and until it has a label which
says”Dry Clean Only”. While doing hand washing, it is important
to use the right quality of detergent!
Drying: avoid hanging your
woolen garments in a clothes line to dry. Wool absorbs a lot of
water; the weight will cause the fabric to stretch thus making your
outfit losing its shape. Therefore, always lay your garment on a flat
surface and allow it to dry in room temperature and avoid them under
direct heat and sunlight. Quick Tip: never store damp scarf, sock or
sweater in the wardrobe. This is an easy spot for germ building up.
Ironing: Avoid ironing your
woolen garments when they are dry, always use steam heat when
pressing. Make sure to keep your sweater inside-out and iron on the
inside and set your press to wool before pressing your garment.
Storing: Storing woolen garments
at the right place is as important as cleaning. As mentioned above,
wool is accessible to moth attack, so you must hang mothballs in the
shelf where you store it. Make sure that they are not cramped up as
this will cause wrinkles.
Conclusion- Make sure to follow
these tips and your winters will look great!
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