1. Caring for clothes oDevelop a daily routine oDon’t throw them in the floor!!!!! oOpen fasteners when removing oProtect against stains: makeup, sunscreen, or lotions oCheck for needed repairs

2. Set Your Priorities

3. Daily Storage Use drawer or shelves when possible Never hang knits

4. Specialty Hangers Coat or Jacket:

5. Clip hanger Pants or skirts or suits

6. Delicate garments

7. Pant Hangers

8. HELP!!!

9. Divide your storage areas

10. Well organized (and expensive)

11. Sorting clothes Key Rules Sort by color Separate whites Separate Light and dark colors Separate by wash temperature (fading) Sort by fabric texture (lint)

12. Laundering Steps Read the label Washing methods Water Temperatures Drying Methods Drying Temperatures Bleaching? Using IronIroning Temperatures

13. Washing Cycle Whites & Linens- use hot water Permanent Press- use warm water Colors- use cold water Always rinse in cold water (saves energy)