How To Take Care Of Clothes So That They Are Awet And Not Easily Damaged

JAKARTA - Clothes or clothes are one of the basic needs that are often replaced. Especially in the midst of the fast fashion trend like today where many clothes are produced for short use before being disposed of. Even though throwing clothes away can have a negative impact on the environment and are financially detrimental.

So, in order to be more efficient and not pollute the environment, let's follow tips on how to take care of clothes so that they are durable and not easily damaged below!

1. Check the clothing label

The easy way to take care of clothes to make the first one durable is to see the label and ingredients first. Because, not all types of cloth can be washed using a washing machine or can be in direct contact with water. For example, a suit or Tuxedo that is better washed dry (dry clean) without water. This is because the materials that make the coat, such asmpir or silk, can quickly dredge and spoil if exposed to water.

This is the same with the t-shirt or shirt that has just been cloned. T-shirts that have just been cloned will be safer if washed with your hands so that you can wash only dirty parts and not hit the newly cloned part.

If you use a dryer, this clothing label generally also includes a suitable drying temperature for the cloth so it doesn't spoil. So, make sure you check it first before washing, okay?

2. Turn around all the clothes before washing

Another thing that is no less important in caring for clothes to last is to reverse them before they are washed. So, the inside of the clothes are on the outside and the outside is inside. Not only for superiors and subordinates, this also applies if you want to wash your underwear (underwear).

Turning clothes before washing is useful for preventing damage to the outer color of the clothes when washed. This is because exposure to old and continuous sunlight can reduce the quality of clothing color.

In addition, to maintain the color of the cloth, you can also add one tablespoon of salt into the wash. The goal is that the chloride content of the salt can lock the color of the clothes well.

3. Pay attention to the Clothing Kancing

One of the challenges of washing and drying clothes using a washing machine is the presence of cloth fibers that are attracted to the machine of the shirt. Not only will it damage the clothes, it can also damage the washing machine and make the dryer unable to turn normally again.

To prevent this, you can do the following:

- Close the entire shirt button loosely, such as on the shirt, so as not to twist or get stuck into other clothes. Avoid leaving the button open because it can damage the thread around it.

- Tackle the shirt that uses a zipper, such as jeans or dress, so as not to rip other clothes off or damage the inside of the machine.]

- Link the bra button. Thus, the bra button will not get stuck in another shirt or into the washing machine drum. For extra protection, you can also put the bra in the laundry bag.

4. Separate clothes according to color and cloth

The easy way to take care of clothes so that the 4th one remains durable is to separate clothes according to color and cloth before washing. Clothing with a color that is easily fading is removed and clothes with a finer and more prone cloth can be put into a net bag before washing it in the washing machine.

This method aims to minimize the color of your clothes fading and hit other clothes and minimize clothes with fine cloth that will be damaged because the fiber is hit by machines or other clothes.

5. Wash using cold water

Washing ordinary clothes should also use cold water, because hot water can make the cloth more easily damaged and shrinking. This is of course unless you want to clean the stubborn stains, such as bloodstains or markers. To clean the stubborn stains like this, it is generally necessary to combine warm or hot water with a special detergent to clean it and restore its color, one of which is citric acid.

6. Use enough detergent

It is undeniable that in Indonesia there is an response' if more foam comes out of a detergent, then the better the detergent is. As a result, many housewives use detergents carelessly so that the mosphere is large'.

In fact, using too many detergents can also damage the fabric fiber and make it stiffer. This is because the detergent substances that are not depleted clean can attach to the fiber of clothing.

Therefore, just use the detergent of clothing according to the instructions listed on the back of the detergent wrap. Or if you already, in the future, you can add white vinegar to the wash to melt the remains of the detergent that is still in the fabric.

7. Limit the use of dryers

There are two ways to dry clothes using a dryer, namely a tripble dry and a spin dry. Tumble dry is a term dry clothes using heat coming out of the dryer. This method can make dry clothes faster, but at the risk of expensive electricity costs.

The spin dry is how to dry clothes by removing as much water as possible from these clothes. Spin dry machines are generally found in the upper tube washing machine (top-loading) and produce clothes that are still humid.

To maintain clothes to stay durable, you should limit the use of the tumple dry dryer, because the heat emitted from the machine can reduce the color quality of clothing and damage the fabric, especially the fine cloth, such asmission or silk.

On the other hand, you can dry with a spin dry first and then the clothes are dried in the sun directly. In addition to being good for clothes, drying in the hot sun is also electricity-efficient.

8. Iron of clothes as needed

For some people, ironing clothes is something that must be done so that clothes don't look tangled in public. However, ironing clothes must also be done as needed. The reason is, the heat from the iron can cause the color of the clothes to be dull, create traces on clothes or even make your clothes perforated.

Therefore, pay attention to your shirt label. On the label there will be an image of an iron with a point image inside. The more points, the hotter the shirt must be ironed. Likewise, if the image of an iron on the label is added to the crossmark on it, then the shirt should not be ironed.

For clothes with a smooth cloth, such as cashmere, silk or silk, you should use an additional coating between these fine clothes with an iron. The goal is so that the heat of the iron does not damage the fabric and creates a trace on it.

Taking care of clothes so that it is not easily damaged does require patience and accuracy. However, everything will be worth it, because if the clothes are durable, you don't need to buy clothes anymore other than before the holiday.