In my country, buying new clothes has become an almost impossible mission, therefore it is essential to take care of the clothes we have. You have to cultivate simple habits that protect the fabrics and maintain their color.
Here are some simple methods to keep your outfits looking new:
1.-Golden Rule: It is imperative to invest in quality garments, since these are more resistant to time and use.
2.-Read the manufacturer's instructions, so you will know how the material of the piece will act at the time of washing, drying and ironing.
3.-Never mix colored clothes with white clothes, also separate delicate clothes to wash by hand.
4.-Do not mix new clothes in the washing machine with another without first knowing that they are fading, rinse them separately or wash them by hand.
5.-Do not fill the washing machine to the maximum capacity, it is preferable that it is loose so that it can be washed better and with more care.
6.-Whenever you can, avoid using the dryer, this with its high temperatures shortens the life of your clothes
7.-If the clothes are very damaged, you can leave them to soak for a few hours before putting them in the washing machine. Forte the dirtiest places like the neck, armpits and cuffs with your hand.
8.-Use specific products for certain needs, such as stain remover, fabric softeners, etc. Dissolve the detergent in the water first to prevent it from sticking to fabrics.
9.-To remove white clothes, nothing better than soaking them in water with hydrogen peroxide for 30 minutes, the measure is one tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide per liter of water.
10.-Put delicate clothes in a mesh bag when you are going to wash them in the washing machine.
Additional tip:
11.-Party dresses or clothes that you wear the least, keep them in bags to keep them longer.
By following these simple tips you will see how the useful life of your garments is extended.
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I learned using mesh bags when I worked overseas, when I bring it here in our country my siblings would say what's that every time I segregate clothes for laundry. I really like using them. I learned some good tips here my friend, thanks!