Wedding dress plaza reminds
you that ensure you read and follow the care instructions on the garment label
before trying the tips below.
Wardrobe Care
Below are a few tips on how to care for garments within your
wardrobe.
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Over crowding your wardrobe will cause garments to wrinkle,
therefore taking more of your time when you have to iron the garments again.
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Clean your wardrobe regularly and rotate garments to avoid
moth holes
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To avoid garments stretching out of shape, always use high
quality wooden hangers
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Store away off season clothes into garment boxes or spare wardrobe
if you have run out of space
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Recycle any old garments you no longer wear
Longer Lasting Garments
Now
you can make your garments last longer by following the tips given by Wedding dress plaza.
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Hand washing or gentle machine wash (do not forget to check
garment care label and follow instructions carefully)
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Immediately remove stains, lint, repair small tears etc.
before washing
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Ensure you are not using a bleach detergent and do not use
more than needed
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Turn garments inside out before washing
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Hang garments on high quality hangers
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Always follow garments care label instructions
Iron Like a Professional
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Ensure you are using the correct heat for your garment
fabric - ironing instructions can be found on your garment care label.
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Use a press cloth for delicate fabrics
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Keep iron moving constantly to avoid scorching
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Do not iron stains as it will set from the heat
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Keep iron board pad clean
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Keep a spray bottle full of water for big wrinkles
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Use tip of iron to work around buttons and sleeves
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Empty water from iron once ironing is completed - always
keep water compartment clean
Moth Holes
To
avoid moth holes in your garments, follow the tips below;
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Rotate your clothes regularly
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Moths are attracted to moisture
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Vacuum and clean your wardrobe regularly
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Cedar wood is also effective as moths are repelled by the
oil from the wood - try buying cedar hangers. If you can't find cedar hangers
try using moth balls
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Ensure garments are clean as moths are attracted to food
stains, perfume moisture etc...
Leather
Care
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Leather is difficult to care for and should only be cleaned
by a professional who specializes in leather. Normal dry cleaning will damage
the garment and make the leather crack.
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Ensure you store garment in a ventilated, cool area. Mold
forms on leather if storage is damp/humid
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Always air dry if you wet garment eg. Rain water - finish
with leather conditioner
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You can buy leather sprays for faded areas - for best
results, use a professional|
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Use padded or wooden hangers
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Do not store in plastic bags
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Avoid getting oil stains as they will permanently stain the
leather
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Stickers, tape etc. will also leave stains which are
impossible to remove most of the time
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Use a protective spray to avoid weather damage
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Keep in mind when purchasing leather garments; the leather
will shrink and colour will fade when you clean the garment, even if you take
it to a professional (it is highly recommended you do take garment to
professional for cleaning to avoid damage to the leather)
Suede Care
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Suede garments are delicate and difficult to care for. Suede
garments will last a long time if cared for properly.
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Use these tips to help care for your clothes.
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Always use a professional for cleaning
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Use a stain repellant to protect against food and water
stains
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Store in cool, well ventilated area
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Do not store in plastic bag
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Use a suede garment brush to avoid water marks (brush once
garment is dry)
Silk Care
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This fabric is extremely delicate and should only be
dry-cleaned by a professional.
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Some silk garments can be hand washed - ensure you read care
label carefully if you decide to clean the garment yourself.
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Rinse in cold water and dry in shade
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Use low to medium heat setting when pressing
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To remove water spots - let spots dry then use a small
section of garment to rub the water spots away
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Sunlight and perspiration weakens the silk fiber
Wool Care
Wedding dress plaza says that it’s
not difficult to care for wool garments, just follow garment care label
instructions and the tips below;
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Wash
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Wash in cold water to avoid shrinking
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Flat dry to avoid stretching
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After wearing garment, hang for 24hrs to get rid of wrinkles
and give the garment time to gain it's shape back
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Reverse for ironing - ensure you use steam without touching
the garment with the iron
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Brush and air after wearing
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Do not wring garment as it will stretch out of shape
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