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Tips on Caring for Your Clothes

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In one of my Fix It Friday posts, I mentioned the importance for caring things. Why do we need to take care of our clothes? Well, not only will it make our clothes last longer, it will make us look better too.  I asked readers what there thoughts were. 

 Don't Launder Every Time You Wear Them
One reader mentioned washing their clothes less frequently, and I definitely agree with that thought. All too often we throw on a pair of jeans and t-shirt just to go get the groceries, or dress up for a lunch appointment, and then when we get back home these clothes get chucked into the laundry basket even though they have been worn for just an hour so. They may need laundering if they are soaked in sweat or smell, but sometimes they don't!  


 Don't Wash Your Jeans



Perhaps a little extreme, but that is what Levi's CEO Chip Bergh said. Tommy Hilfiger dished out the same advice too. They recommend spot cleaning them, and even freezing them to kill the germs. I haven't tried this out, but I don't know how this would work out in hot and humid weather.  For those of you who are willing to give this a go, you might want to check out this article from Smithsonian.com


 Here's my advice




How do you take care of your clothes? 

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  1. eimearWednesday, March 25, 2015

    i have used baby shampoo (if i have no handwash) to handwash both silks and woolens and then a squirt of white vinegar in rinse - i dont dry woolens flat anymore as it took forever to dry but i do squeeze the water from cuffs and ends periodically when on the clothes horse and it still takes at least 24 hours to dry this way. (cashmere) i am a huge fan of spot cleaning in general as over laundering is so-no-good. good tip on freezing jeans - and this will also work for smelly football boots, put in bag in freezer to kill bacteria causing smell. good post - we were taught (can you believe it) to handwash clothes in home ecc years ago - but while i used think it was silly for some time - i can now see its value

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    1. AgyThursday, March 26, 2015

      Oh, for football boots as well? Going to take your word on that - no matter how much airing I do the boys' boots smell horrible! Thanks, Eimear!

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  2. LaurieThursday, March 26, 2015

    Great tips! Thank you for coming over and sharing with us on VMG206 Brag About It!
    ~Laurie

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  3. UnknownFriday, March 27, 2015

    great tips, thanks for sharing

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  4. JcCee at Life Through Fancy EyesFriday, March 27, 2015

    These are some great tips! I wash all of jeans inside out also. I use cold wash. I have never heard of freezing jeans though. I will look more into that. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  5. EmilyFriday, March 27, 2015

    Good tips. I definitely don't wash jeans or other pants every time I wear them. But frequently enough to be sanitary. ;) I have clothes from 10, 12 years ago, so I pride myself on taking care of my things! :)

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    1. AgyFriday, March 27, 2015

      Yes, we still need to take the hygiene part into consideration. 10-12 years is great - you must have really good quality clothing.

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  6. JeanFriday, March 27, 2015

    I admit I am not very good at taking care of my clothes. I really need to apply a few of these tips.

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  7. AnonymousFriday, March 27, 2015

    I don't wash my clothes or towels until I must! And I always use cold water except for whites.

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    1. AgyFriday, March 27, 2015

      I never thought about washing whites in hot water, I guess to remove the stubbon stains that are very obvious?

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  8. yaniqueFriday, March 27, 2015

    Wow. I usually don't give caring for my clothes a second though but I really enjoyed these tips!. Spot cleaning jeans is something that I can definetly do. I have to try the freezer trick, Following your tips not only prolongs the life of clothes, but it also will reducemy water and electric bill!

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  9. happyandhumbleFriday, March 27, 2015

    I definitely have to wash my jeans, but I do so in cold water and inside out! (:

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    1. AgyFriday, March 27, 2015

      Oh yes, definitely cold water! it's more environmentally friendly too.

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  10. UnknownFriday, March 27, 2015

    I will be saving this post! Great information, thanks.

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  11. Ali @ Little Miss Poof BlogFriday, March 27, 2015

    Ah thank you for this... I definitely just throw everything in there and dry it. I should probably mature in my laundering ;)

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  12. UnknownFriday, March 27, 2015

    Thank you for the great tips!

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  13. Cucicucicoo: Eco Crafting & SewingThursday, July 16, 2015

    These are really great tips! :) Lisa

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  14. Brooke of Passport CoutureFriday, July 17, 2015

    Great ideas. These are simple and basic steps everyone can follow. I used to know people who washed their jeans after each wear, but I always wait a few days before I wash them. It not only is more eco-friendly, but it reduces actual wear on your jeans.

    http://passportcouture.com

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