It’s well known, we men are not all cleaning whizzes, much less experts at tidying up, but this is not inevitable! These few little tips can help you keep your favorite jacket or those super flattering pants in good condition for a long time.
After a day spent sweating because of that loud-speaking colleague in the open-space and that client who just won’t sign… know well that it’s not just you who are suffering, your clothes are taking a hit too!
Storage Side
Clothing needs to breathe after being worn, do not stash them away as soon as you get back to your wardrobe. Wait at least an hour, otherwise the odors accumulated throughout the day will persist: sweat, tobacco, smells from the small Chinese restaurant at lunchtime …etc.
How to store your jacket
After an hour therefore, hang your jacket on a hanger, wooden preferably, definitely not metal or hangers covered with carpet!
If the natural curve of your jacket tends forward, use a slightly curved hanger, if it’s more towards the back, choose a straight hanger. There’s no need to button it, as this will likely crease it. Moreover, if your jacket is already wrinkled (car, metro…etc.), hang it up in your bathroom for a well-deserved steam: the steam helps to remove any creases. The same goes for the trousers.
Properly store a pair of trousers
You can hang it by the hem to a hanger that has clips, if and only if they are rubber. Otherwise, go for the straight hanger, but do not button the pants and do not close its zipper. Instead, choose a hanger that has a felt rim. It’s better!
It is always better not to wear the same clothes two days in a row. It is best to invest in several different clothes, of different colors, materials … etc. On the one hand, to let them “rest”, and on the other hand, changing your look every day, isn’t bad either!
And the other clothes?
When you’re organizing your closet, it’s important to have a good system for storing your clothes. Here are some tips that can help you:
- Invest in quality hangers for your closet. This will allow you to ensure that everything is hung up neatly and uniformly, making it easier for you to find and organize your clothes.
- Invest in compact storage solutions, such as vacuum bags or under-bed storage containers, in order to keep sweaters, pants, and other out-of-season items out of the way, but still accessible when you need them.
- Always hang your clothes when they are dry, rather than letting them pile up on the floor. This way, it is easier to find what you need and you avoid wrinkling, especially with delicate fabrics like silk or satin.
- Finally, take care of your clothes by storing them properly when they are not in use, for instance in cedar blocks or mothballs to keep insects and pests away. Thanks to these simple tips, your wardrobe will always look great and you will quickly find what you need!
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Of course, there are many other tips and tricks to keep your closet organized and clean. The most important thing is to develop a system that suits you and to stick with it. The more consistent you are in maintaining your wardrobe, the easier it will be to manage it.
Cleaning Side
In addition to the good old washing machine for your jeans, underwear, socks and other t-shirts… there is the dry cleaner. But the products are quite aggressive for the fibers of the garment and reduce their resistance. It is recommended to resort to dry cleaning only once a month.
The other options include hand washing, which is gentle but time-consuming, and washing in cold water with baking soda, the best option for delicate fabrics. If your clothes are really dirty and stained, you may need to resort to spot treatments or the help of a professional dry cleaner.
Wool, linen or cotton, how to wash them?
Wash your woolens by hand in cold water with a little mild soap. To rinse them, immerse them in cold water, then gently press them to remove excess water. Do not wring them out or twist them, as this could damage the fibers.
The linen can be washed in the machine on the delicate cycle with cold water and a mild detergent. To remove wrinkles, hang your linen clothes while they are still damp and let them air dry.
Cotton can also be machine washed on a delicate cycle with cold water and a mild detergent. However, unlike linen, it is best to iron cotton while it is still damp to avoid wrinkles.
How to wash your coats?
For coats, jackets, trousers and other clothes that are not machine washable, prioritize the good old clothes brush rather than taking them to the dry cleaners too often!
Let’s not forget that dry cleaning uses a chemical solvent! So, if you really want your jacket to keep its color, it’s better to hand wash it as little as possible.
Don’t forget either that all of this will only work if you decide to not cram your clothes into your wardrobe. Leave some space between your clothes (jacket, trousers …etc.) to prevent them from wrinkling and let them breathe, and don’t use our mother’s remedy of putting everything under a plastic cover : your clothes, like you, would suffocate if you did that!
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So, do you want to take care of all your clothes now? Follow these tips and you will be sure to always be stylish. It would be a shame to invest in brand-name clothes and not take care of them!