HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR WINTER CLOTHES

It will be months before you can use your winter clothes again. And during those months that your winter clothes will be stored, it’s a dilemma on how you can protect it properly. You may be wondering if these garments should be dry cleaned or hand washed? 

Fortunately, there are some tips that you can follow in taking care of your winter clothes and lengthen its life and be able to use in your next winter trip. 

• CASHMERE

To protect the materials from harmful chemicals, it’s advisable to hand wash cashmere in cold water using a baby shampoo. Remember to always clean your cashmere before storing it as uncleaned ones can attract moths.

Alternatively, you may seek professional help to have your cashmere dry-cleaned. The dry cleaning services provided for such garments can guarantee that detergents to be used will protect the materials of the garment and at the same time clean it thoroughly.

• WOOL COATS, SWEATERS, and PANTS

One should use suede brush in removing any soil lint in wool coats, sweaters, and pants. Use wood hangers in hanging coats as light hangers can cause for coats’ shoulder area to stretch.

In removing stains from wool, one may apply a blotting technique using cold water or club soda applied in absorbent cloths or paper towel. To hand wash coats, sweaters, and pants, you may use mild detergent and lukewarm water and let it soak for at least three (3) to five (5) minutes. 

However, dry cleaning of coats, sweaters, and pants at the start and end of the winter season is also be ideal to prevent moths from penetrating the materials of your garments. 

• JACKETS, VESTS, and BLANKETS

One of the key reasons on the short lifespan of jackets, vests, and blankets is the use of too much detergent in cleaning them. Contrary to popular belief, too much detergent will just clogged the materials of the garments which prevents the machine from thoroughly cleaning it.

• VELVET

Always check the cleaning label of a garment before putting it inside the washing machine, such as velvet garments. After cleaning, you should refrain from ironing it as it will get crushed and leave an imprint. As an alternative, you may use a steamer to remove wrinkles.

• STORAGE OF WINTER CLOTHES

Definitely, where you place your winter clothes plays a huge role in taking care of your clothes. As wool and knitted fabrics are prone to germs because of its ability to absorb moisture, you should always place silica gel packets in your wardrobe.

Cotton Care understands the significance of maintaining winter clothes. The company provides laundry and dry cleaning services for wide-array of garments at a cost-effective price. The laundry and dry cleaning process involves assessment of cleaning method to be applied on your clothes - from tending to spots and stains, to removal of wrinkles and delivery to your home.

You may browse through the price list to determine initial cost and pickup and turnaround time of your items.