Bela, one of the ways we often do to keep the quality of our clothes in good condition is to dry cleaning. Of course, this method helps us so we don’t have to bother washing and without damaging the material. But the fact is Bela, dry cleaning sometimes it also makes us feel frustrated. Starting from the high cost, especially if our clothes have slightly complicated materials to clean, to the remote location of the laundry or even unpredictable operating time. Well, Popbela has some tips for you so you don’t go out too often dry cleaning. Have a peek!
By studying and recognizing the ingredients of your clothes, you can find an easier way to clean them without spending a lot of money on them dry cleaning.
– Polyster, Nylon, and Spandex: The polyester and nylon materials can be washed by washing machine or by hand. But to avoid clothes with this material being damaged, it’s better you wash them manually using warm water. Then avoid drying clothes made of spandex in the washing machine because it can make them stretchy.
– Cotton and Linen: Usually cotton and linen are thin and light textured, to clean them use low temperature water to make them not wrinkled. Also avoid using bleach or chlorine.
– Wool and Silk: Hand wash and warm water, avoid tumble dryer.
Although it seems very inconvenient, washing by hand can minimize damage to clothes. The method is also simple, you know, Bela, you just need to provide enough water according to the quantity of clothes. Then add the detergent and let it soak for about 30 minutes then rub gently. The next step, rinse the clothes many times until the foam disappears, wring it out and dry it.
Ironing can be one of the most time-consuming activities. Not to mention, if your clothes have materials that are difficult to be neat. To save time, a steamer can be the best solution for you. Steamers also help maintain the quality of clothes better and avoid the risk of burning or scorching.
If washing by hand is too much of a hassle, a washing machine is your only solution. Before washing in the machine, look at your clothing labels and separate them by type of material. Usually washing machines have a setting button, so before washing, pay attention to the clothes labels and separate them according to the material. Then start to set the water level and the washing technique you want to use.
