Even before the onset of winter, we buy good and stylish clothes from shopping malls, online stores or nearby retail outlets. These clothes look good, the quality is also good. Despite all this, it begins to deteriorate before the end of winter. On the other hand, the old clothes of many of our friends remain like new for years.
We think our clothes are branded, bought from authentic stores, then why are they spoiling? If bought from a reputed shop, we complain about it or express resentment against the company but in fact the fault is our own.
We are in such a situation today In work news Let's find out that-
- What are the mistakes that spoil winter clothes?
- What is the correct way to maintain it?
Question: Why do winter clothes deteriorate? Answer- Winter clothes are made from delicate materials like wool and fur. Such clothes absorb moisture, which can cause problems like mold and odor. Insects can damage their fibers. These clothes should be kept in a dry and ventilated place and naphthalene balls should be used.
Warm clothes can deteriorate quickly due to improper washing or not storing them properly. Woolen clothes shrink and lose softness when washed in hot water. Repeated wear also deteriorates their quality.
Let's understand this graphically.
Let's understand the graphic issues in detail.
The wrong way to wash Warm winter clothes are usually made from delicate materials like wool, linen, silk, leather and animal fur. In such a situation, the methods of washing them are also different. But we also wash these clothes with normal detergents due to which they lose their shine.
Irregular cleaning Clothes often don't feel dirty in winter due to lack of sweat. In such a situation, many people do not wash clothes regularly, while due to continuous accumulation of dust and dirt, their quality starts to deteriorate within a few days.
Put all the clothes in the machine or tub together Many of us put a lot of clothes in the washing machine or tub together. In fact, clothes made using different fabrics require different methods of washing and maintenance.
Long time in the washing machine They put clothes in the washing machine and leave it for a long time and get busy with other work. Due to this, the clothes deteriorate quickly and their color also fades.
Storing incorrectly As soon as winter is over, we start treating woolen clothes as a heavy burden and treating them as inferior. Their use ends, that we just put them in a corner in a suitcase, closet or box. Hence due to dust and germs, it starts to get stained in the pores and the smell settles Heavy and frequent use In winter, people often wear their favorite sweaters or jackets. Excessive and continuous wear can cause clothes to fade and look bad.
Q- What is the correct way to care for warm clothes?
Answer- We adopt many methods and efforts to take care of winter clothes, but we get worried when they lose their luster in a few days. In such a situation we must understand that the intention may be right, but the method may be wrong. Let us understand the right way to care for delicate winter clothes through a graphic.
Let us now understand the points given in the graphic in detail and know how these methods can be applied and on what types of clothes. Dry clean blazers and coats: Clothing like blazers and coats are mostly for formal or outdoor wear in the winter season. These are made from delicate materials. In such cases, normal washing may cause them to lose shape and color may fade. This should be dry clean. Dry cleaning helps preserve clothes in their original form. It also removes dirt and stains without damaging the clothes.
Do spot cleaning: If there is a stain on any part of the garment, that part should be cleaned immediately instead of washing the entire dress. For this you can use caustic soda free soap, wet cloth or sponge.
Care of woolen clothes: Woolen clothes have elasticity and are heavier than other clothes, they stretch when hung and dried. In such cases, they should be dried by spreading under a fan or in the shade and kept folded. Woolen sweaters, shawls and coats should always be folded and stored in a dry place.
Uses of Silica Gel: Whenever we buy coats, jackets, shoes, small bags of silica gel are found in the box. Most of us throw it away. While this is a very useful thing. It absorbs moisture and prevents the spread of germs and bad odors. Keep it with you when storing clothes and also carry air freshener.
Protect from moisture, direct sunlight and extremely hot places: Winter clothes should always be kept away from moisture, direct sunlight and extremely hot places. Clothes can rot due to moisture and their color can fade due to sunlight. Storing clothes in too hot a place can cause them to shrink and affect their quality. Always store them in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
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