Garment Care Tips

Focus on using a clothing brush for garment care to brush away dust, dander, and spot stains. Wash clothing only when it is visibly dirty. Prioritize spot cleaning, steaming, and airing out garments between uses. Follow the care label instructions, wash inside out with similar colors, and hang to dry immediately after the cycle ends. Close zippers, tie pant drawstrings, or use a laundry bag when necessary. Store garments between wears loosely folded or on hangers, depending on the item.

Sort laundry by both temperature and color. Always wash black garments with blacks and white garments with whites. Other colors should be sorted with similar shades—for example, light colors together and dark colors together. Delicates requiring a gentle cycle should be washed separately and sorted by color.

For sustainability, aim to wash full loads. A full load means you can still fit a hand between the clothes and the top of the drum. For delicate cycles, leave the machine less full so the wash process is gentler on the garments.

Select the wash cycle and temperature according to the garment's care label. A line under the wash tub symbol indicates a delicate cycle, requiring a looser load and low spin speed. You can use a gentler or cooler cycle than instructed, but never use a harsher or hotter cycle.

Regular cycles can use standard spin speeds (usually around 1200 RPM), but delicate cycles require lower speeds. You can often adjust the spin speed manually; when washing delicate materials like lyocell or viscose, ensure a low spin speed (max 800 RPM).

Dose detergent according to the instructions—using extra detergent will not make clothes cleaner. Avoid fabric softeners on garments containing elastane. If you want to add fragrance, laundry vinegar is recommended.

A garment does not need a full wash for a single stain; remove it locally using a clothing brush or spot treatment. However, some stains—such as blood, blueberries, or wine—are best treated immediately. Always test stain removal methods on an inconspicuous spot first, as not all materials tolerate rubbing or stronger treatments.

Tumble drying is not recommended for any of these garments.

Hang clothes to dry immediately after washing. Leaving wet clothes clumped in the machine can cause creasing or uneven color distribution. Reshape almost all stretch garments while damp by gently stretching sleeves and legs back to length. Avoid stretching necklines while damp. Dry items flat on a drying rack or on hangers. To prevent drying rack creases, use a hanger, a wooden rack with thicker rungs, or drape the garment across multiple rungs. Tops are best dried directly on hangers.

A garment steamer is highly recommended—it is a fast, easy way to refresh and neaten clothing. Most items do not require ironing or steaming; how neat they stay between uses depends on storage. Hanging clothes up after wear eliminates the need for ironing, except for easily wrinkled fabrics like viscose satin.

Along with a steamer, a clothing brush is an essential tool for every home. Use it to remove dust, dander, and pet hair, as well as minor stains. It can also be used on damp garments if needed and works well on almost all pant fabrics.

Airing garments out is an excellent way to refresh them between washes. Hang the item on a coat hanger outside under shelter to enjoy the fresh air.

Store garments loosely folded or on hangers. Keep storage areas protected from direct sunlight, as continuous exposure can fade colors.

While there are many details, the basic rule of garment care always applies: wash only when truly necessary, and always follow the care label.