8.0 caring for clothing and textiles. if you take care of your clothes daily…
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8.0 Caring for Clothing and Textiles
If you take care of your clothes daily…
You will have more time
• Because you won’t have to hunt for them
You possibly will save money
• Because you won’t replace something you already have
• Because your clothes are less likely to be damaged.
Examine clothes DAILY for
• Tears• Stains• Missing buttons• Broken zippers…• …And
repair/clean ASAP
Do they need?...
• Spot cleaning• Mending• Dry cleaning• Broken parts
replaced• Freshening• Pressing
Cleaning supplies• Pre-treat - treat ASAP, before you wash. Products
include Zout (the best) Shout, Spray N Wash and Oxyclean
• Enzyme presoak – for protein stains (from animals or humans)
• Bleach – Chlorine bleach removes color…whitens whites, also disinfects
• Non-chlorine bleach - for colors (color-safe bleach)• Dry-Cleaning – professional cleaning
Read the LABEL!!Care labels are required by law.Must last the lifetime of the garment…are supposed toMust include the fiber content
Laundry
• Sort according to– Color– Washing method– Fabric type• Jeans• Towels• Delicates
Storing Clothes• Store clothes clean to prevent
moths and other bugs from eating them
• Organize storage• Do not store in damp places to
avoid mildew• Be sure air can circulate around
clothes
The End
(Whew!)