Care for a wardrobe made of different materials. Tricks and life hacks for reanimating things. Helpful hints and tips for proper storage of clothes. Every woman has a favorite dress or blouse that she wants to last. To extend the life of your wardrobe with regular wear, there are tricky ways that are not overhead for the family budget and will save on buying new clothes. Let's find out the most effective ones.
Tips for caring for clothes made from different materials
How to care for clothes made from traditional materials: cotton, silk, linen, wool, viscose. Fabrics have their own advantages and disadvantages, which dictate the way of caring for them.
Cotton
Cotton fabrics are resistant to washing at high temperatures, absorb moisture well and tolerate ironing. But when washed, they shrink, dry for a long time and wrinkle strongly when worn. Therefore, polyester is often added to cotton thread. Cotton includes satin, batiste, taffeta, poplin, calico, chintz, jeans, chiffon, bike. Colored cotton linen is washed at t up to 60 ° C, thin colored - 40 ° C. When washing white linen, use a universal detergent, color - mild without bleach.
Viscose
The advantage of viscose fiber is that it absorbs moisture well. However, when wet or wet, they lose strength. Wash them carefully by hand at t 30–40 ° C with mild detergents, without wringing out. Iron from the inside out, slightly damp. Viscose is reminiscent of cotton, lek, silk and wool.
Wool
Wool clothing retains heat well, does not get dirty and practically does not wrinkle. If small folds appear, it is enough to sprinkle them with clean water and hang the product in the bathroom. Wash items by hand with delicate detergents. They do not tolerate prolonged soaking, intense friction and strong twisting. Washing and rinsing is carried out in water at the same temperature, so as not to "sit down". Dried lay out on a terry towel. When rinsing, you can add 1 tbsp. l. wine vinegar, and if the canvas turns yellow, pour a little lemon juice. Does not wash wool (mohair, angora) with bleaching powder.
Linen
Linen clothing is very durable: it practically does not get dirty, does not lint, absorbs moisture well, dries quickly and does not wear out for a long time. Washable at a very high temperature. But when worn, it quickly wrinkles and shrinks after washing. Therefore, polyester threads are added to linen products. Iron the linen with an iron and a humidifier.
Silk
Silk is lightweight and durable. Its strength is equal to steel wire of the same diameter. The canvas absorbs moisture for half its weight, while drying quickly. Sweat evaporates quickly, but stains remain, which can be removed with alcohol. Silk products cool in the heat, and warm in the cold. Wash in warm water, by hand, without surviving or twisting. Dry in the shade away from direct sunlight. Rub in cold water with the addition of vinegar, which restores the brightness of the colors. Iron from the seamy side wet. However, expensive colored silk is recommended to be dry-cleaned so that the colors do not fade.
Jersey
Knitwear is a natural fiber that absorbs moisture well and allows air to pass through. Cotton fabric is durable and soft, woolen - keeps its shape well and is more elastic. Wash by hand in warm water without soaking, do not rub or twist. Hot water deforms the product and shrinks, and friction causes pellets to appear. When washing in a machine, turn on the delicate mode. Dry flat on a towel. Iron in the direction of the loops at t corresponding to the composition of the fibers. Synthetic knitwear (acrylic, polyester, nylon) is machine washable, does not absorb moisture, dries quickly, does not wrinkle, but is electrified and does not allow air to pass through.
Clothing care: tricks and life hacks for clothing resuscitation
Things require care and attention. To make your wardrobe last longer, you need to know some care tricks. We share useful tips and life hacks to help keep things clean and tidy.
Yellow spots under the armpits
With increased sweating, yellow spots remain on things in the armpit. The problem is especially noticeable on light-colored clothing. Lemon juice, baking soda, aspirin, or hydrogen peroxide can help get rid of them. For stubborn stains, a solution of water and soda is used, in which the item is left for half an hour. After rinsing and washing.
Foundation stains
To get rid of traces of foundation, especially on light-colored clothes, a man's cosmetic product - shaving foam will help. They treat the stained area with it, leave it for a while and wash it.
Faded fabric
A soft brush dipped in vinegar solution will help remove glare and restore the previous look of the fabric.
Lipstick stain
Spray hair fixing spray on the stain and leave for 15 minutes. Then they get it wet with water and wash the thing in the washing machine.
Traces of red wine
White wine can help remove red wine stains. White wine is poured onto the trail and sprinkled with baking soda. After 3 hours, the product is washed.
Brighten up denim
Dark-colored denim items lighten and lose their saturation after repeated washing. To get rid of this problem will help 0, 5 tbsp. vinegar added to the washing machine.
Pulls on a sweater
The removal of the pellets is carried out using a men's shaving razor or a special machine.
To make the sweater softer
The sweater will become more pleasant if it is very wet, folded neatly into a bag and put in the freezer for 10 hours. Then immerse in warm water to thaw and dry.
Lightning stuck
The metal zipper is smeared with soap, hygienic lipstick or pencil. And a little petroleum jelly is put into the hole of the slider with a cotton swab along the path of the lightning.
We remove the smell from clothes
1 part of vodka is mixed with 3 servings of water. The spray mixture is sprayed onto the item. The outflowing amber disappears after drying.
If your new sandals chafe your feet
Places on the feet where the shoes bring discomfort are smeared with solid deodorant.
Stretching the shoes
A plastic bag (without holes) is placed inside the shoe, which is filled with water. Then they are sent to the freezer overnight. The shoes will become looser and stop crushing your feet.
Things are electrifying
The thing is turned inside out and rubbed with a dry napkin. This is a surefire way to combat static electricity.
Returning the sneakers to the white sole
When worn for a long time, the white sole acquires a yellowish color. A solution of detergent and baking soda in equal proportions will help to return the white tint.
We neutralize the specific shoe odor
A little soda is poured into the shoes, left for a while, and then shaken out well.
We wash off greasy stains
The following tricks will help to remove greasy stains from clothes:
- Dishwashing gel is applied to things, rubbed and left for 15 minutes. Then they wash as usual.
- Glossy marks are sprinkled with chalk or fine table salt and left for an hour. After that, the bulk product is shaken off.
- Baby powder is applied to the oily spot and left overnight. Blow off and wash in the morning.
Snow and salt stains on leather shoes
Shoes are cleaned with a soft toothbrush dipped in a solution of water and vinegar in a 2: 1 ratio.
Returning the look of patent leather shoes
The scuffs are treated with a cotton swab with petroleum jelly, and the previous shine is given with a glass cleaner.
Strengthening a loose button
If the fastener comes off soon, and there is no way to sew, then a drop of transparent nail polish is applied to the middle of the button.
Bad jeans smell
The jeans are folded and sent to the freezer overnight. In the morning, the unpleasant amber will disappear.
Angora wool is falling
To prevent the Angora wool from crumbling, put the sweater in a bag and leave it in the freezer for 3 hours.
Arrows on tights
So that there are no arrows on the tights, they are dressed and sprayed with hairspray. And the already formed arrow will not go further if its edges are treated with transparent nail polish.
Cleaning suede shoes
Dirt from suede will remove stale bread, which is used to gently wipe dirty areas.
Useful tips for proper storage
- Pay attention to the label that tells you how to properly care for the item. It is better to do this even in the store, since after learning that the product needs to be taken to dry cleaning, you may change your mind about buying it.
- Wash clothing at the temperature indicated on the label.
- Keep things clean in the closet as sweat particles attract moths.
- A good prevention against moths is dried cloves or orange peels. Fold them in cheesecloth and put them in the closet.
- Store clothes in closets and dressers with tight-fitting doors. This will protect them from dust and sunlight.
- Place woolen clothes that you won't be wearing soon in a bag with a lock and leave in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Then transfer to the closet.
- Ventilate the closet to prevent musty smells on your clothes.
- If the thing is narrow and is worn over the head, then put it on first, and then apply makeup so as not to leave traces of makeup on the product.
- Do not store sweaters and jackets on hangers, otherwise they will stretch. Fold them up and keep them on the shelves.
- Hang dresses and shirts on hangers so that they don't wrinkle.
- Do not wash clothes with a zipper and delicate items at the same time, so as not to damage the latter.
- Fasten the snakes before washing in the washing machine.
- Remove the fluff with a cloth brush, tape or roller.
- Wait 5 minutes before putting on a freshly ironed item, otherwise it will quickly be remembered.
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