I have 5 kids, so you can bet that we have issues with keeping clothes looking like new. They’re crazy with their clothes, but with these 5 tips for keeping clothes looking better longer, we’ve been able to increase the life of their clothes quite a bit!
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5 Tips for Keeping Clothes Looking Better Longer
- Follow the instructions on the garment label. If it says to wash cold with like colors, follow the directions! Clothing is a huge investment, so be sure to take care of it as suggested as a good first step at helping them to look better longer.
- Turn garments inside out before washing. This is especially true for anything fancy, like my daughter’s favorite glittery tank top or anything with vinyl on it. Have you ever had a vinyl item burn on the dryer? Just….turn those babies inside out, trust me.
- Wash soft fabrics like cotton on the gentle cycle. I also like to wash and dry my workout clothes and our swimsuits on gentle, too. It ensures that they won’t get too jostled around in there while being cleaned and dried.
- Promptly treat stains. The sooner you can get to a stain, the better the end result will be! This is especially true for really stubborn stains like grease or blood. This is essential to making your clothes look better longer because no one wants a drawer or closet full of clothes with big reminders of life’s little OOPS moments on them.
- Use Downy Fabric Conditioner to protect your clothes. During the wash cycle, your clothes pull, stretch, and rub together. Did you know that Downy strengthens, conditions, and lubricates each fiber in your clothing to protect it from the friction and agitation during a typical wash cycle?
More About Downy
Not only does Downy Fabric Conditioner soften your clothes and keep them from losing their shape, but it helps colors to resist fading and stay true. Towels washed with Downy are protected from fuzz and pilling. It reduces pesky wrinkles. Your favorite hand-me-downs are given a new lease on life and look newer longer. Also, Downy give clothes a lovely, long-lasting freshness.
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I love the way that Downy makes my clothes smell. I’m noticing that my clothes really do feel softer when I pour it in the dispenser of my washing machine when I’m starting a load of laundry. Not only that, but it has really cut down on static in my clothes!
What are your best tips for nicer looking, longer lasting clothes?