How to keep your clothes in good condition
Fashion is addictive, there’s no denying that.
However, while it’s understandable to want to keep up with the latest trends that grace the magazines (or your social media feed), you should avoid fast fashion, as much as you can, for numerous reasons.
Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, fast fashion is bad for the environment. In fact, “10% of global CO2 emissions are caused by the textile industry – that’s more than international aviation and shipping combined.” Secondly, the quality of these clothes is often not up to scratch, they’re made cheaply for quick distribution, meaning you won’t get as many uses out of them as you’d like.
Finally, fast fashion falls out of favor quickly, too, as they tend to focus on microtrends that explode in popularity one moment and vanish the next.
As a result, those looking to remain effortlessly stylish should focus on curating a capsule wardrobe that contains several high-end but well-maintained pieces of clothes instead. With that in mind, here are some simple ways to keep your clothes in good condition.
How to keep your clothes in good condition? Keep them clean!
One of the easiest ways to keep your clothes in good condition is, unsurprisingly, to keep them clean. As such, you should reach each label carefully to ensure you use the right settings on your washing machine.
If your washing machine is broken, or you find that clothes aren’t cleaning properly, ensure that you resolve this issue sooner rather than later, as it could otherwise get expensive to fix (or damage your clothes). Thankfully, you may be able to resolve these issues yourself as opposed to hiring a repairman. For example, here’s how to fix a washing machine that won’t spin.
Wash on low temperatures to keep your clothes in good condition.
Many studies have found that washing clothes at low temperatures is another great way to help them stay in good condition. This is because avoiding high temperatures will help clothes retain their vibrancy and color for longer, which is great news for people whose clothes are bright and bold or those who like to add a pop of color to their outfits. This comes with the additional benefit of being good for the environment, too!
Use fabric-friendly cleaning products.
Sometimes, the cleaning products you use may be damaging your clothes, especially if they contain harsh chemicals. As a result, you can make your clothes last for longer by using more sustainable, natural products.
Furthermore, there are plenty of natural remedies you can use to get rid of stains on your clothes, instead of covering them in bleach or similar products. For example, a mixture of lemon juice, water, and baking powder is an effective remedy for removing juice (or similar) stains from your clothes.
Hand wash when necessary.
As mentioned above, you should always check the label carefully when washing clothes to ensure you are cleaning them correctly. This means you should not ignore the guidance when encouraged to clean things by hand, even if it takes up more of your time. This is because the fabrics, such as silk, are often too gentle to survive a cycle in your washer/dryer.
Your clothes will thank you for the extra effort you undertake here!
