There are many missteps, accidents or poor gestures that accelerate the wear and tear of our wardrobe. However, a few basic tools can save the day.
The kitchen has its own dishes, the garage, its own tool box, and a walk-in closet. According to a 2016 survey by the British NGO WRAP, 19% of clothing donations or resale will be due to deterioration of the fabric, loss of color, shape or stain. Until we get there, there are a number of best practices that can be implemented to ensure the longevity of our wardrobe. You still need to have the right utensils.
Abrasive sponge or shaving tablets
This is undoubtedly the biggest scourge of knitwear and woolen clothing; the appearance of pores that can sign the death sentence of a sweater or jacket. However, this natural phenomenon, for example, due to the friction of the wings or the body of the bag, is perfectly reversible. To remove dirt, Pascale Allaert, Meilleur Ouvrière de France in laundry care, recommends using a very fine-grained abrasive sponge. This tool, sold at DIY stores and designed for sanding wood and marquetry, gently runs over the surface of the fabric to remove it. A feature also found in mechanical shaving tablets offered by household appliance brands.
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Laundry net
Washing is the cornerstone of clothing care, the key to making it last. But not all types of clothing require the same care. Underwear is one of the first victims of wear and tear due to the friction of textile fibers. To prevent this premature aging, it is recommended to use a laundry net. By the way, the use of netting is also a ruthless weapon against the curse of orphan socks.
The steamer
Seven out of ten French people find ironing restrictive, according to a survey conducted by a group of household appliance brands (GIFAM, 2018). A factor that partially explains the success of synthetic materials that cannot be ironed. And the steamboat alternative? Less heavy and faster than an iron, this tool occupies a large place in homes. It also prevents accidents such as iron marks or textile polishing caused by an iron that is too hot.
Iron glove
Who has never tried to iron the bottom of a garment due to lack of time or simple laziness? A mistake that can lead to serious burns. There’s a tool to deal with that last crease that’s ruining the look of your clothes without ever needing to open the ironing board: the ironing glove. This heat-insulating accessory helps to reach hard-to-reach places with an iron. It also makes it possible to do without a table for small surfaces. On the other hand, it does not refuse to remove the clothes before ironing.
The water sprinkler
Forgotten, expensive or even toxic ironing products. According to laundry care expert Pascal Allaert, nothing beats a sprinkler to improve this problem. If most irons are now equipped with it, then the spray deserves to be considered as an independent means, because it allows you to iron the most difficult textiles without damaging their fibers. It is used to moisten the surface to be ironed abundantly, for example, instead of starch spray. Sometimes the simplest advice is the best.
Source: Le Figaro
