Buying a suit, keep in mind that this one will certainly not go with your washing machine. The suit requires special care, if only because it is often cut from honest materials. So how do you keep it fresh or clean when it gets dirty? There are many options at home or with a specialist.
How to clean a suit without having to go for dry cleaning?
Any self-respecting suit owner should have a toolbox with spare covers (often supplied with a suit), a brush, preferably with natural bristles and / or glue (ribbon is sufficient on a small budget) to remove fibers and debris. for: wooden hangers (cedar moth has the advantage of repelling) և steamer.
If you wear your clothes regularly, it is obvious that these maintenance gestures should be repeated every day. Remember that ventilation is necessary to limit odors and protect the fabric from damage. For the wool model, leaving it in the fresh air for a few hours is enough to give a welcome boost of freshness. Do not leave it in too much light, endangering the color change (for light, dark shades or yellow, for light shades). Some materials, such as linen և cotton, discolor more easily than woolen items.
In the past, gentlemen (և their servants) would leave their day clothes on a kind of wooden shelf called valet. Thus, the jacket and pants could breathe all night long before being stored in the closet. Today, this object is more rare (you can find great vintage models for a few thousand euros). If you do not have one, put it on a thick wooden hanger after putting it on, and put it in a bag the next day. Especially if you know you will not wear it for a while. His life will only be prolonged.
Is it possible to wash the suit by car?
The wool suit (or suit containing it) cannot be machine washed, otherwise it will shrink. However, summer models, such as cotton or linen, may be available as long as they do not contain synthetic materials. Washing at 30 ° is the only valid option. Then place it on a hanger, shake vigorously to avoid creases, iron it (ideally with a steamer) until slightly damp.
Use steam to leave space for washing
You can invest in a steamer (which comes with a portable thermometer if you are traveling or have a home stop) and give your ensemble a steam bath. It will not only remove wrinkles (which make you look sloppy), but it will also remove odors from your clothes. This high-temperature water is also an excellent disinfectant, preventing viruses and bacteria.
To do this, take two steps: hang the jacket on a wooden hanger so as not to deform the straps և gesture from top to bottom համար to smooth the folds (be careful not to touch the fabric, stay about 20 cm away from the clothes). Repeat for pants.