8.0 Caring for Clothing and Textiles
If you take care of your clothes daily…
You will have more time Because you won’t have to hunt for them
You possibly will save money Because you won’t replace something you already have Because your clothes are less likely to be damaged.
Examine clothes DAILY for Tears Stains Missing buttons Broken zippers… …And repair/clean ASAP
Do they need?... Spot cleaning Mending Dry cleaning Broken parts replaced Freshening Pressing
Cleaning supplies Pre-treat - treat ASAP, before you wash. Products include Zout (the best) Shout, Spray N Wash and Oxyclean Enzyme presoak – for protein stains (from animals or humans) Bleach – Chlorine bleach removes color…whitens whites, also disinfects Non-chlorine bleach - for colors (color-safe bleach) Dry-Cleaning – professional cleaning
Read the LABEL!! Care labels are required by law. Must last the lifetime of the garment…are supposed to Must include the fiber content
Laundry Sort according to Color Washing method Fabric type Jeans Towels Delicates
Storing Clothes Store clothes clean to prevent moths and other bugs from eating them Organize storage Do not store in damp places to avoid mildew Be sure air can circulate around clothes
The End (Whew!)