Clothing Care: 10 Tips to Make Them Last Longer

Tips for perfect ironing

Prepare your clothes before ironing

For optimal garment care when ironing, dampen your fabrics before ironing. This tip makes it easier to remove wrinkles and achieve flawless results more quickly.

We also recommend ironing your clothes inside out. This technique protects colors and prevents shiny marks on dark fabrics.

Protect delicate fabrics

To properly care for delicate garments, always place a clean cloth between the iron and the fabric. This will prevent fragile fibers such as silk or velvet from burning or becoming shiny.

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Caring for clothes in the washing machine

Check the labels

Before machine washing, always check the washing symbols on your clothing labels. This step is essential for clothing care as it tells you the maximum temperature, type of wash, and precautions to take.

Do not overload your machine and separate whites from colors. An overloaded drum prevents the laundry from moving properly and reduces the effectiveness of the wash.

Protect fragile items

Don’t hesitate to hand wash or turn fragile items inside out. This precaution is essential for caring for delicate garments that may be damaged by contact with other fabrics.

Also, check that your pants pockets are empty before each wash. A forgotten tissue can cover all your laundry with lint, while a hard object can damage the drum.

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Use the dryer with caution

Check compatibility

Always check the dryer symbol on the label before putting clothes in the machine. Proper care of clothing requires following these instructions to prevent shrinkage or deformation.

Fabrics to avoid

Avoid putting fabrics containing elastic materials or sweaters that tend to pill or shrink in the dryer. It is best to let them dry in the open air, flat and away from sunlight.

This is because the excessive heat of the dryer can permanently alter the elastic fibers and cause irreversible shrinkage. Therefore, it is best to dry these fabrics naturally.

Caring for natural fiber clothing

Materials that require special attention

Your natural fibers (wool, linen, or silk) require gentle washing and special care to maintain your garments in good condition. These fine materials are more fragile than synthetic fibers and require specific precautions.

For delicate items, dry cleaning is often essential. Consider using Maxima to treat delicate fibers. This will restore your items’ softness and revive their colors.

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Preserving whites: specific care

The right way to care for whites

Have your white linens and clothes lost their brightness? Do they tend to turn gray or yellow? Caring for white clothes requires special attention to preserve their original whiteness.

Firstly, wash whites separately from colors. Contrary to popular belief, never use bleach, as it will damage the fibers and cause the fabric to yellow over time.

The professional solution

If you want to whiten your items while preserving the nature of the fabrics, opt for the exclusive 5àsec White+ treatment. This treatment will revive their original white color without damaging the fibers.

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Caring for denim and jeans

The first wash is crucial

For the first wash of your jeans, dry cleaning is ideal to prevent excessive color fading. New jeans often contain excess dye, which can bleed heavily during the first machine wash.

Subsequent washes

After that, you can wash your jeans yourself by following these rules for proper care of denim clothing:

• Turn jeans inside out and fasten them before washing
• Wash at a temperature not exceeding 40°C
• Prefer air drying
• Avoid the dryer, as denim does not like heat

This will help your jeans retain their color and shape for longer.