How to Keep Clothes Looking New: 9 Laundry Tips to Try

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How to Keep Clothes Looking
New: 9 Laundry Tips to Try
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While you may occasionally snag your jeans
on something sharp or spill tea on your
favorite blouse, the most common reason you
can’t keep clothes looking new is that you are
washing them incorrectly. How many times
have you seen a nice polo shrink in the dryer,
or accidentally washed a dry clean only
sweater and had it fall apart?
If you put some extra effort into how you
wash and dry clothes, it can help extend their
life spans. Here are some laundry tips on how
to keep clothes looking new.
1. Choose the Right Washer Setting
Whether it is a blouse, dress, or polo, most
clothes should be washed in a machine’s
least-harsh setting. Depending on your
washer, this can be labeled as gentle or
delicate.
Using a gentle cycle will help eliminate
most of the wear and tear washers can
inflict, especially for delicate fibers.
More durable fabrics like denim can be
washed on a normal setting. Just remember to
always read the clothing label carefully, and
use your best judgment when washing
certain items.
2. Use Laundry Mesh Bags
If your washing machine does not have a
gentle setting, you can still keep your clothes
looking new by using a mesh laundry bag.
This will help protect your garment from any
damage. You may have tried using one for
your undergarments. If not, they are well
worth the under $10 price tag.
Put your clothes inside the mesh bag before
throwing them in the washer. This way, you
don’t need to worry about any rips, snags, or
tangles.
3. Wash Clothes Inside Out
No guide on how to keep clothes looking new
will be complete without this rule, one of the
easiest but often overlooked laundry tips.
Be sure to turn all your clothes inside-out
before putting them in the washer. A single
spin cycle can put a lot of strain on clothing. It
is better to have the inside of your clothes take
the brunt of the force rather than the display
side.
Also, if you are washing something with
beans, buttons, and sequins, washing inside-
out can help prevent them from becoming
loose or falling off.
4. Wash in Cold Water
Hot water wears out most fabrics quickly.
Save it for soiled loads, such as sports
uniforms, dirty sheets, and gardening clothes.
Wash everything else in cold water. Even if a
clothing label says wash in hot water,
washing in cold won’t ruin it. It will be just as
clean, and the threads will remain intact
5. Choose the Right Detergent
Using the best detergent can definitely help
keep 
clothes 
looking new. However,
remember that not all laundry detergents are
the same. Some are specifically made for
delicate fabrics and can prevent shrinking
and discoloration. Also, powdered detergents
are harsher on clothes, so get the liquid type.
You may also look for detergents that are
made with plant-based materials. There are
several brands available. Do your research
and check online reviews.
6. Avoid Using Chlorine Bleach
You have a great household ingredient in
vinegar! It can be used as a natural brightener
for clothes. This way, you can avoid using
chlorine bleach, which often wears out fabric
fibers. Also, it is more environment and user-
friendly to use natural products.
7. Air Dry
To keep clothes looking new, the only items
that you should put in a dryer are basic cotton
shirts, jeans, pajamas, and sweats. Everything
else should be air-dried. Just like hot water,
the use of hot air in most machine dryers can
shrink or damage your fabrics.
If possible, get a clothesline and allow your
clothes to air dry more often. If you live in a
warm place, the outdoor heat will be perfect
to dry them quickly. Also, fresh air always
smells great on clothes. If you have limited
space, look for collapsible or foldable drying
racks.
If you live in places where the sun does not
shine regularly and you must use the dryer,
try the cool setting to help prevent the
garment from shrinking.
8. Follow the Clothing and Detergent
Labels Carefully
Clothing labels will tell you exactly how to
wash your garments. Dry clean only clothes
are delicate. If you cannot do this at home, it is
best to bring it to a professional dry cleaner.
Many people forget to read the directions on
their detergent label. Never use too much
detergent because it is hard to get excessive
residue off your clothing.
9. Get a Front-Loading Washer
Many people use top-loading washers, which
use an agitator inside to pull your clothes
around. If you are about to get a new one, look
into front-loading machines. This type of
washer uses gravity to tumble clothes in and
out of the water, similar to how a dryer works.
This is gentler and helps prevent tangling and
snagging.
Even with these laundry tips, you may
decide you still want a little more help
learning how to keep clothes looking new.
Contact the main office of Kelly’s Dry
Cleaners at (970) 903-1642 and talk to the
professionals. We are the best dry cleaner
in Durango, CO, and our staff will be
more than happy to assist you.
Durango, CO
(970) 903-1642
Farmington, NM
(505) 564-3333
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