We build our wardrobe fondly and wish for it to look new and fresh always. If you are ready for a gentle care routine for your fabrics, here are some tips to keep your wardrobe vibrant and fresh.
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Embrace gentle wash
Use cold water to prevent fabrics from shrinking and fading. Turn clothes inside out to preserve the prints and colours.
A mild liquid detergent is a game changer. It is gentle on the clothes and helpful in retaining the colour and texture. On the other hand, using it more than the required quantity weakens the fabric structure and the colour. Hence, always be mindful of how much to put to use.
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Dry it the right way
Air drying your clothes is always recommended since they retain the stitches, texture and colour. Though sunlight is an incredible source of disinfection, avoid over exposure to keep the clothes from fading.
A personal tip - Investing in a foldable drying rack is a game changer. It is space efficient and allows you to dry multiple pieces irrespective of the time and weather.
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Steam it out
We love creaseless garments but constant ironing damages delicate fibres and eventually dulls the shine and finish of the fabrics.
Here’s when a garment steamer comes to the rescue. It is gentle on the fabrics and efficiently relaxes wrinkles while freshening the clothes.
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Store with love
Gentle storage is extremely important to keep your wardrobe happy and healthy.
Choose wooden hangers over wired ones, for they rust over time
Air your wardrobe from time to time to keep the fabrics fresh.
Keep cedar blocks, camphor, dried neem leaves or lavender sachets to repel moths and insects naturally.
A pretty wardrobe is a delight and definitely, an integral part of our life and lifestyle. Hence, keeping them lively is truly a necessity.
Take care of yourself and your wardrobe…and remember, a little care goes a long way:)
