Here are 9 valuable tips and smart practical tips to take care of and manage your clothes properly, so that you can have them in your closet as if they were new for many, many years.

1. Proper washing

The number 1 secret to keep your clothes looking new and not dissolve from the first wash - unfortunately, I have experienced it and the feeling is not nice at all - is proper washing. All clothes have a label with a series of symbols on them, which inform us how to wash and care for them. If we follow these instructions to the letter, everything will go perfectly.

Tip: An important factor for proper washing is also the washing machine you have chosen. You can read our guide for the best top-loading and front-loading washing machines!

2. Choose the right washing program

Wash your clothes at 30°C - 40°C. These temperatures are not only gentle for your clothes, but also friendly for their composition and the environment. For wool and delicate clothes, strictly choose 30°C to ensure a longer lifespan. The same applies for colored clothes. Never go above 30°C if you want to see the colors vivid and beautiful.

3. Proper Detergent Dosage

Just as important as choosing the right washing and drying program is using the proper amount of detergent. Excessive dosage will not help clothes get cleaner. All it will do is increase the chances of not rinsing well, resulting in residue left on clothes and gradually wearing them out.

4. Attention to drying

Be careful when drying in sunlight, as the high intensity can cause colors to fade. To avoid this phenomenon, you should either move them to a shady area or turn them upside down.

5. Spread the right way

Don't hang woolen clothes on the clothesline, as they lose their shape. Prefer to spread them flat on the clothesline or on a flat surface (patio table), on which you have first spread a towel.

6. Ironing requires technique

Adjust the temperature intensity when ironing. Delicate fabrics definitely require a lower temperature than cotton clothes. Start with these clothes, and then increase the intensity. When ironing clothes, make sure they are 100% dry and before folding them, let them cool completely from the iron, so that any remaining steam in the fabric can be removed. If you find that they are slightly damp, let them dry before arranging them in closets and drawers.

7. Shake the clothes

Shaking clothes is a basic condition for giving them longevity and a nice appearance. Before putting them in the washing machine, shake each piece of clothing. Follow the same process before putting them in the dryer or on the clothesline to remove excess lint.

8. Fold the clothes correctly

Before folding a piece of clothing that you have worn, shake it out and fold it correctly, so that you can find it in perfect condition when you take it out of your closet.

9. Suitable temperature

Keeping your clothes in the right conditions is also a very important step. Clothes need complete darkness, which is why it is important to store them in drawers and closets. They do not want the slightest trace of moisture and the temperature inside should ideally be between 12-18°C. Ventilation should be done on a daily basis, even for five minutes, by opening the doors of the cabinets and drawers. We also do not forget to place the special storage bags that not only give a nice aroma but also protect them from unwanted visitors such as parasites and moths.

Quick tips to remember:

• Wool: Wash by hand in low temperature or choose dry cleaning. Only wash in the washing machine if there is a corresponding program and symbol on the garment.
• Cotton: Avoid high temperatures in the washing machine, not above 40°C, as there is a risk of shrinking and damaging the quality of the fibers.
• Silk: Handle with care and ideally take for dry cleaning only.
• Linen: The truth is they love the dry cleaner, especially jackets. Dresses, shirts, pants, and skirts, if their label allows, wash with cold water by hand.

Attention: 

1. Never put wet clothes in the laundry basket.
2. After washing, do not leave clothes in the washing machine. 
3. Turn clothes with prints inside out. 
4. Choose special detergents for black clothes, as they will help the color intensity to remain in place.

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