14 Sep Proper Washing and Storing Winter Clothes

Each season has its own costume. Winter clothes are popular in winter and cold weather, but many don’t know how to store and wash them. Winter clothes need care at every stage, from washing to storage for the next season. In this article, we will explain how to store and wash winter clothes. If you want to keep your clothes for a long time, join us.

The right way to wash and store winter clothes

Wool, knitwear and polo neck sweaters are trendy in winter, even if the weather isn’t too cold. Just keep in mind that if these clothes get dirty,  their washing is very different from other clothes. Many winter clothes lose their beautiful shape with washing or improper maintenance; They become short and tight or even long and loose. Therefore, for these clothes to have a longer life and keep their appearance, you should observe the following points:

Washing winter clothes

• Always pay attention to the label before washing whether you should wash your clothes with chemicals and detergents or by hand and gently. Remember to always turn these clothes upside down before washing.
• Soak woolen and knitted clothes in cold water with low foam powders or special liquids and emollients quickly.
• It’s better to use soap powder or detergent to wash woollen clothes. First, dissolve the soap powder in warm water, then mix some cold water with it and add it to the soaked clothes.
• If your woolen clothes have a thick and firm texture, you can wash it in the washing machine. Just remember to set the washing machine at a low temperature and delicate program. So the clothes don’t expand after washing or wash too much. Never wash woollen clothes at a high temperature in the washing machine.
• Don’t rub woollen and knitted clothes too much. This will cause your clothes to fluff.
• Don’t hang wet knitted clothes in any way because it stretches parts of the clothes.
• Spread the clothes in a basket until they are completely dehydrated.
• Don’t use a bleach to clean woolen and knitted clothes. Because it seriously damages your clothes’ fibres.

Keeping woollen clothes

• It would help if you didn’t pull woollen clothes tightly when changing your clothes, especially in the collar and sleeve area. Because if you pull your clothes tight, it will loosen over time. 
• To eliminate wrinkles in woollen clothes, the best thing to do is put the iron on the steam level and remotely remove the wrinkles from your clothes. If one of your woolen clothes was very wrinkled, it’s better to use a white linen cloth moistened with water to iron it. Place this cloth on the woolen garment and iron it with a low temperature.
• To keep woolen clothes in the wardrobe, be sure to empty the pockets and try to keep your clothes in a cool environment.
• Never fold woollen clothes or woollen scarves. It’s better to wrap them around a cardboard tube or plastic cylinder.
• Use a wide hanger to hang woollen clothes. So you prevent their stretch.
• Don’t store woollen clothes in tight closets because these clothes need air to be healthy.
• Remove stains on woolen clothes with cold water (without rubbing) and use absorbent cloths or paper towels.
• If you use naphthalene to keep your woollen clothes, it’s better to wash them before using them and dry them indirectly in the sun. This method eliminates the smell of naphthalene on clothes.

Every garment has a special texture; Some fabrics are more sensitive and shouldn’t be pressurized by chemicals or hot water. Winter clothes, such as woolen clothes, knitted clothes, coats and jackets are sensitive fabrics. If they aren’t washed properly, they will quickly become worn out or loose. Sometimes you don’t have time to wash your clothes or have a pile of dirty clothes, and you don’t have anything to wear for your important appointment tomorrow. In these cases, you can give your clothes to NeatEx and receive them with the best quality and in the fastest time.