The dreaded time is drawing near. wardrobe changethe temperatures are getting higher and higher and it’s time to put away the wool sweaters to take out the spring dresses or blouses.
But before taking that step, you have to do a cleaning and review exercise, look at each garment with a magnifying glass and wash them whenever necessary so that they are properly preserved in the closet during the spring and summer months.
This does not have to be an odyssey, but we must bear in mind that each type of garment has its particularities (it’s not the same to wash a cashmere sweater as it is to wash sweatpants…). That is why we compiled some tricks and tips to carry out this change of wardrobe in the best possible way without victims among our winter clothes.
Wash clothes before putting them away
This seems obvious but sometimes, we can get confused or simply have kept a garment for months that was not completely clean, this can fix the stain much more and that when we want to wear it again next winter it will be impossible to eliminate it.
Norit Daily All Laundry Liquid Detergent – 2120 ml
Each garment must take care, for example, wool is important to wash with delicate programs and with specific detergent for this type of clothing. In addition, we can classify them in special bags for delicate clothes so that you suffer as little as possible during the process.
6PCS Mesh Washing Bag, TAOPE Durable Reuse Zipper Laundry Bag, Travel Bags + 2 Cleaning Balls, Laundry Bags for Delicates, Coat, Dress, Bedding
Fabric softener is important, especially if we are going to store our clothes for months, so we make sure they are scented at the time of storage.
Flor – Softener for professional clothes, nenuco aroma – 220 doses
Father Pelletier am04002045319 softener vinegar heart of peonies
Each type of garment with its detergent
If the clothes are colored or mostly black, it is a good idea to buy a specific detergent, but also, to avoid color transmission we can use wipes like these Heitmann that we only have to introduce in each wash and they are responsible for absorbing possible losses. color.
Norit Daily for Dark Clothes Liquid Detergent – 28 Washes, 1500 ml
Heitmann Clothes Color Care – Stain-Resistant Cleaning Paper, Products for Colored and White Clothes – 20 units
Although the clothes that we are going to store are white, it is important not to use bleach to wash them if we are going to store them for a few months, this can yellow and deteriorate the garment. You can use specific detergents for white clothes and bleach to fix the most damaged areas.
Ariel Liquid Detergent for Washing Machine, Frescor Los Alpes, 2.7 L, 50 Washes
Vanish Bleach-Free Liquid White Laundry Bleach – 1 L
On the other hand, if the clothes are delicate, we must take this into account and follow the same process: choose a specific detergent for this type of garment, such as this Perlan that we find on Amazon and, of course, a delicate program.
Perlan 3D Care Detergent for Wool and Delicate Clothes, 41 Washes, 1.25L
Although as far as possible, if the garment is excessively delicate, we can choose to wash each garment by hand, for this we have such interesting options as Marseille soap for 14.94 euros.
Omino Bianco – Bar Soap, 250 g – [paquete de 6]
Avoid storing clothes with stains
For stains we can use a specific product, such as Vanish, once located, we apply a little of these powders mixed with water directly on the stain and then put another scoop of powder in the washing machine (in case we missed any).
Although if the stain is grease, a very effective trick is to apply some dishwashing liquid (Fairy type) on the stain and put it directly in the washing machine, it works for sure.
Vanish Oxi Action – Stain Remover and Whitener for White Clothes, Powder, No Bleach, 2.4 kg
FAIRY Dishwasher 1 Unit, 820 ml
If you’re going to use a dryer…
Drying the clothes well before storing them is essential, humidity can be a real disaster if we store them throughout the season and our clothes are probably totally damaged in winter…
If you are going to use a dryer, first check that the garment supports it and along with the clothes add some natural balls of wool to avoid using softener again (since we have applied it in the washing machine), these that we found on Amazon respect the environment for 13.99 euros.
Navaris Wool Dryer and Washer Balls – Balls to dry clothes without using fabric softener – Reusable Sheepswool Dryer Balls
Although if you prefer to dry it in the traditional way but do not want to limit yourself on rainy days (something very common in spring) you can always use an electric stall, which emits uniform heat, drying your clothes faster indoors and thus avoiding unnecessary odours. At Amazon we have the best seller for 99.99 euros.
HOMCOM Folding Electric Clothesline 3 Levels Clothes Dryer with 30 Hot Aluminum Bars 73x67x144cm
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