Jeans
Cleaning cycle: no more than three months.
The so-called "cows can't be washed" is a dirty "myth". Besides, it is said in the Jianghu that putting jeans in the refrigerator can sterilize them. You'd better listen to it. Actually, jeans should be washed, just not so often. Matt Eddmenson, the founder of a denim brand, and his wife Kelly gave their advice: the first cleaning time of new jeans should not exceed three months, and then they can be worn for four months (if you are not a construction worker); The time to clean again depends on your neighbors-if they reveal "your jeans stink!" " The expression on your face means it's time for you to act.
As for how to wash it so as not to destroy the expensive raw cattle? Matt Eddmenson thinks it's best to wash jeans by hand in the bathtub (or find a big basin) (especially the first three times): soak jeans in warm water until the water gets cold; Then filter dry, and then rinse with cold water; Wipe off the dirty place by hand and finally hang it in the shade to dry. Please remember this, you can't spin dry or be exposed to the sun.
Mr. Potter directly demonstrated the washing steps of jeans with short films: washing cattle does not require special maintenance; The cleaning of raw cows is similar to that suggested by Matt. Only when it comes to removing stains, they especially recommend special detergents and clothes refreshing sprays. So you don't have to worry about "washing or not" for a little stain.
underwear
Cleaning cycle: after wearing for 2-3 times.
The discussion about "underwear can't be washed overnight" in Weibo is also quite intoxicating. From common sense, shouldn't underwear be washed every day? For women, when to clean a bra is far more troublesome than underwear, because it won't look so dirty once or twice. Our suggestion is to clean it after two or three times. Because the sweat and natural oil secreted by the body will be immersed in the clothing fiber, the longer you wear it, the longer it will take to clean it.
Some people will like special underwear detergent, but we don't think it is necessary. All the mild soaps used to clean the body can be used to clean the bra. In order to prevent deformation, it is best to wash the cage by hand-although washing the cage by machine saves a lot of trouble. Personal suggestions might as well be solved together in the shower. As for how to deal with the most difficult part of the cup cover, the suede behind the bra buckle is for this purpose.
Cotton t-shirt
Cleaning cycle: after wearing for 3 or 4 times.
For the cotton T-shirt we wear most often, it doesn't need to be cleaned as often as we think. Although there is no hard and fast standard, the cleaning times of these T-shirts are closely related to their service life, especially when choosing machine washing or dry cleaning. The usual practice is to wear it three or four times before washing it to reduce wear and tear-of course, this rule does not apply to friends who sweat a lot. Generally speaking, cold washing and drying will keep T-shirts in the best condition.
Knitted sweater
Cleaning cycle: after 8 to 10 wearing.
Although it has entered the season of getting rid of wearing sweaters, it needs to be tidied up before putting them away. Their cleaning cycle is about 8 to 10 times-unless you sweat a lot or are in a smoky place. Moreover, it is more important to wash the sweater immediately after it is dirty. If there is liquid spilled on it, the correct way is to use toilet paper or sponge to absorb the stain. Never rub it or rub it! Because this will destroy the yarn and wool fiber, leading to pilling.
The best way to clean sweaters is to wash them by hand at low temperature or by machine at 30 degrees-don't trust the dry cleaners outside, because most of them still use washed sweaters to save costs. If there is wool washing option on the washing machine, remember to open and add special wool detergent. Another trick is to add a small amount of conditioner to the water, which will help protect the soft cashmere. How to dry them is as important as how to clean them: you can't dry them or spin them! Try to dry the water on the sweater with a clean towel and lay it flat in the shade to dry. Hanging them on a hanger will only deform them.
When it comes to the storage of sweaters in off-season, it is essential to invest in a sealable space bag or plastic storage box. Even a large plastic frozen fresh-keeping bag can help isolate dust and insects. Traditional mothballs will leave an unpleasant smell, and the chemicals in them will make plastics melt into wool. Sachets and lavender bags containing cedar sawdust are good substitutes.
Sports equipment
Cleaning cycle: after each wear.
How much sweat did you shed during fitness exercise? Your sports equipment also experienced the same challenge-a lot of tears and sweat stuck to it. The best way to protect it is to wash it by hand immediately after returning home, whether it is yoga with less sweating or boxing with skin soaked. Professionals suggest hand washing with soap or cold water for 30 minutes, and then hanging to dry. Minimize machine washing and drying, and treat sports equipment like your underwear. However, you need to prepare multiple sets of clothes to change and leave some time for the clothes to regain their elasticity.
winter dress
Cleaning cycle: once or twice a season
When to clean a thick coat in winter depends on the fabric. After winter, most wool coats can be thoroughly dry-cleaned and then put away. Cotton-padded jacket, allowing machine washing, can be kept clean once or twice throughout the winter. Hang it in the bathroom to let the water drop dry, then move it outdoors to dry naturally and let the sun disinfect it. Machine drying or spin drying is not the best choice.
How to store thick coats before going to bed in summer is also very important. Prepare some wide hangers for wool coats to keep the shape of their shoulder lines. Down jackets should be placed flat in sealed pockets. Never use that kind of hanger with a clip, it will completely lose the outline of the clothes.
socks
Cleaning cycle: cleaning once a day.
Malkiel Berry diagne, global public relations director of a company, said: If you want to make your feet "happy", you should put on a new pair of socks every morning. As for the cycle, it is also washed every day. Some patients with "lazy cancer" will pile them up for a week or more. If I mix socks with underwear, I just roll my eyes. Diagne suggested that the best way to wash socks is to turn them upside down and wash them by hand at 40 degrees water temperature. Avoid rotation and choose to dry and lay flat.
leather jacket
Cleaning cycle: once every quarter.
You polished your shoes, but what about the motorcycle jacket? Rebecca Minkoff believes that the first thing to do after buying a new leather jacket is to apply a layer of leather care oil, which will prolong the life of leather. After wearing it every season, thoroughly clean the leather clothes with a professional leather cleaner in a dry state. After nursing, hang the leather coat in a dry and ventilated place with a suitable hanger to avoid any distortion and direct sunlight, so as not to damage the leather, and then put it away.
The above laundry suggestions are summarized from our life and provided by professionals, hoping to help you reduce the incidence of lazy cancer when facing a lot of dirty clothes. Try to get into the habit of washing away small pieces of personal clothes, not only to reduce psychological burden and save water, but also for health.
(author: Zhu; By fitting)