Winter is here, and your wardrobe requires special care. How do you wash it? Is it still as beautiful as when you bought it? Do you know what washes together and what doesn't? These are tips for washing winter clothes correctly!
What is the rule for washing winter clothes? With regular maintenance and cleaning, you can extend the life of your clothes by avoiding wear and any permanent stains. Clean clothes also breathe better, which contributes to overall wearing comfort.
After cleaning, your hat or jacket will look fresh, the colors will be more vivid and the material will retain its original appearance quality. In addition, a clean garment makes an impression neatness and taking care of your own appearance, which can have a positive effect on your self-image and how others perceive you.
Photo: envatoIn short, cleaning your hat, jacket or scarf is not only a practice of maintaining hygiene and appearance, but also a method protection of your clothes and maintaining their quality and attractiveness.
Avoid mistakes that ruin your winter clothes
At first, it probably seems quite logical to you to wash your winter jacket together with scarves, hats and other clothes of a similar color. As a condition for washing in the same cycle, we usually look only at the temperature at which certain pieces of clothing should be washed, which is completely wrong.
So how do you wash them?
Proper washing of winter clothes
Washing winter clothes: Winter jackets
Winter jackets for example, you should never wash together with woolen or cashmere scarves, hats, gloves or other clothing. Jackets have zippers on them, often also parts with velcro strips, to which the woolen pieces are easily attached, but it is more difficult to separate them - because the velcro tears many threads of wool or cashmere and deforms the appearance and shape of these pieces.
Photo: envatoWashing winter clothes: Hats and gloves
Hats and gloves, although more durable, are still prone to damage from improper washing. Place them in a laundry net before washing, which will prevent unnecessary friction and wear during washing. Hats and gloves can be washed with sweaters and other clothing, but it's best to put them in a laundry net, especially children's ones, which are small and easily pass through a hose or filter machine.
Photo: envatoWashing winter clothes: Scarves
Scarves, with a varied texture, require special care. Always wash them separately from other clothes to avoid tangling and preserve their original softness. It is recommended to use gentle washing programs, adjusted temperature settings and gentle detergents.
