Your clothes are an investment—and with the right care, you can make them look new for years. Here are 10 everyday habits that help extend the life of your wardrobe:
Don’t Over-Wash : Washing too frequently wears out fabric and fades color. Unless clothes are sweaty or dirty, wear them more than once before tossing them in the laundry.
Use Cold Water : Cold water is gentler on fabric and prevents shrinkage and color bleeding. It’s also more eco-friendly.
Turn Clothes Inside Out : This protects prints and colors during washing and reduces pilling and friction.
Wash in Full Loads : Overloading your machine causes excessive rubbing; washing too few items wastes water. Find the balance.
Avoid Harsh Detergents : Mild, eco-friendly detergents clean your clothes without breaking down fibers over time.
Hang Dry When You Can : Heat from dryers can cause shrinkage and damage fabric. Air-drying is best, especially for delicate items.
Fold Heavy Fabrics : Sweaters and knits stretch when hung. Fold them neatly to keep their shape.
Use Quality Hangers : Thin wire hangers can deform clothing. Use padded or wooden hangers for delicate or structured garments.
Store Shoes Away from Clothes : Shoes can carry dirt and odor—keep them on a lower rack or in boxes, away from clean clothes.
Steam Instead of Ironing : Steam relaxes fibers gently, while ironing can burn or flatten fabric texture if not done carefully.
Use Cold Water : Cold water is gentler on fabric and prevents shrinkage and color bleeding. It’s also more eco-friendly.
Turn Clothes Inside Out : This protects prints and colors during washing and reduces pilling and friction.
Wash in Full Loads : Overloading your machine causes excessive rubbing; washing too few items wastes water. Find the balance.
Avoid Harsh Detergents : Mild, eco-friendly detergents clean your clothes without breaking down fibers over time.
Hang Dry When You Can : Heat from dryers can cause shrinkage and damage fabric. Air-drying is best, especially for delicate items.
Fold Heavy Fabrics : Sweaters and knits stretch when hung. Fold them neatly to keep their shape.
Use Quality Hangers : Thin wire hangers can deform clothing. Use padded or wooden hangers for delicate or structured garments.
Store Shoes Away from Clothes : Shoes can carry dirt and odor—keep them on a lower rack or in boxes, away from clean clothes.
Steam Instead of Ironing : Steam relaxes fibers gently, while ironing can burn or flatten fabric texture if not done carefully.
