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LAUNDRY TIPS
Oops, time to wash your thrifted clothes!
Second-hand garments need their extra TLC.
But did you know that each fabric has its own needs? Let’s now master the art of fabric care to once again slay the day with your treasured ukay!
COTTON
• You should pre-treat stains, if there are any.
• Cold water for clothing, hot water for bed linens and undergarments.
• The washer cycle should be normal
• Wash after every two to three wearings.
1
WASH
SATIN
• Detergent should be gentle only
Cold water temperature
• Washer cycle should be delicate
• Wash after every two to four wearings
2
SILK
• Detergent should be mild and no chlorine bleach
• Cold water temperature
• Washer cycle should be gentle
• Wash in a mesh bag
• Wash after every use
3
WOOL
• Detergent should wool or cashmere shampoo
• Cool water temperature
• Washer cycle should be delicate
• Do not machine dry
• Wash after every few wearings
4
SPANDEX
• Detergent should be mild and no chlorine bleach
• Cold water temperature
• Washer cycle should be gentle
• Wash in a mesh bag
• Wash after every use
5
AFTER CARE
• Iron settings should be cotton setting or 400 F/204
• Fold and store cotton pants
• Hang cotton shirts to prevent wrinkling
1
• Iron on a low to medium-low heat setting
• Use pressing cloth between the iron and the fabric
• Store in cotton garment bags or rolled up in all-cotton pillowcases
2
• Use a steam iron or hang the garment in a steamy bathroom
• If iron, use the lowest heat setting
• Never wet the silk when ironing
• Avoid folding or leaving it balled up
• Use natural moth repellent as silk fibers attract months
3
• Don’t use iron
• Use steamer on low and moist
heat setting
• Store in a cool and dry location
• Should be folded to prevent the cloth from losing its’ shape
4
• Drip-dry away from the sun or direct heat
• Don’t use iron
• Store away from heat and light that may fade colors