How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer
There are certain ways through which you can make the clothes that you wear last longer. If you care about your clothes, you can put some effort into extending their life by two or three years; all you need to do is take a few things into account. First of all, do not use the same clothes on a frequent basis; make sure you wear all your clothes evenly, so that no one outfit is more worn out than the others. Secondly, the clothes need to be stored properly in cupboards and should be hung from wooden hangers. Washing them according to the requirements of their fabric is also extremely important, as a lot of clothes are damaged by the detergents you use.
Instructions
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Do not wear the same clothes frequently
A good way to make your clothes last longer is to use them less frequently. Try to rotate the shirts and trousers you wear on a frequent basis. In this way, your clothes will get some rest, and you will be able to use them over a longer period of time. -
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Proper storage
Storing the clothes properly is extremely important. Clothes that are used in winter should be stored or packed in a proper manner so that they are fresh and ready when they are needed. Make sure you use wooden hangers when you hang clothes as plastic hangers stretch and damage the fabric. -
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Care while washing
Extra care should be taken when you wash clothes. First of all, have a look at the tags on the clothes to check the fabric and how it should be washed. Secondly, do not use too much detergent or fabric softener as that can also be damaging for the clothes. Do not use hot water to wash your clothes; use warm or cold water instead. -
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Avoid dry cleaning
Try to avoid dry cleaning as there are a host of chemicals that are used in the process. These chemicals are extremely damaging for clothes and frequent dry cleaning can harm the fabric. Only clothes such as suits and designer shorts should be sent to the dry cleaner, as you cannot wash them properly at home. So, if you intend to make your clothes last longer, wash most of them at home yourself.
