10 easy ways to take care of your clothes.

Laundry Hacks 

If you decided to have a curated wardrobe that suits you and does not harm the planet, you already know that every piece you decide to welcome in your home is special. None of them is going to be neglected or forgotten. You wear them all, many times a year. Your clothes are your second skin and you are genuinely excited about wearing them in the morning.

As a result, you probably want them to stay in your closet for as long as possible, and here are some tricks to do it:

1. Dry your colored clothes in the shadows and the whites in the sun. The sun bleaches the clothes and prevents them from yellowing.

2. Try to avoid loading the washing machine to its maximum capacity. Garments are like pasta; they need to move in the water for the end result to be satisfactory.

3. If you had to get an item dry-cleaned, remove the plastic bag putting it back in the closet or better kindly ask to not use it at all. Plastic retains moisture and aids the proliferation of bacteria that in the long run can make ruin your clothes.

4. Ditch the softener. I know, it can be hard to resist the appeal of a product that promises you softer garments that smell good. But to do this, your clothes are covered in chemicals that are bad for you and can lead discoloration and make the items more water resistant and therefore harder to clean.

5. When you dry your clothes on the clotheshorse, hang them on wooden hangers instead of laying them flat. Don’t use this hack with knitwear. 

6. Wash delicate and heavier items separately. Summer tops and studded jeans do not get along.

7. Leave the garments out of the closet for a few hours or overnight every time you wear them. This process eliminates the smell and it allows you to wear clothes for several times before having to wash them.

8. Wash and dry the garments inside out. It's a small insurance in case you make a mistake.

9. Use cold water as much as possible. It will keep your clothes from shrinking, it is good for the wallet and the planet.

10. Take your time when you are wearing clothes or when you are taking them of, especially if they are worn-out or low quality. 

I hope these tips are useful. If you try them let me know in the comments below. See you in the next blog post. Ciao!