Tips on how to hang clothes properly
Here's the ideal technique to dry clean your clothes while being kind to the environment and your pocketbook.
Jeans:
After aligning the inside seams, attach them by the edges to the drying rack or clothesline rather than the waistband. Tension on the garment will be applied when the dense waistband is hanging downwards assisting in taking off wrinkles.
Small-sized apparel:
Garments that are smaller in size like socks, underwear, babies and children's clothing aren’t really happy when washed. Therefore, one can hang them in any direction ensuring that the place they hang is a breezy spot.
Knits:
Attach skirts, t-shirts and other such clothing in an upside down manner. Unlike the shoulders, the hem's heavier material is less likely to stretch or exhibit clip marks.
Shirts that are woven:
It is recommended to dry handwoven clothes on hangers. Use pins for clothes to secure the garments at the wrists and bottom hems.
Sheets:
Sheets are larger so they should always be folded in halves and pinned by the edges on the rope. Make sure to attach more than one pin on the sheet since they can fly with the breeze and fall down catching dirt on the ground.
The largest goes first:
When it comes to hanging clothes it is important to follow a rule in order to make room for the rest of the clothes. Start with the largest; the sheets followed by towels that are less smaller and then the clothes. Make sure to leave some space about 1 inch between each garment you hang to allow good airflow which overall speeds up the drying process.
Make use of hangers:
Clothing such as camisoles and shirts should be hung on hangers once they’re out of the washing machine in order to save space for other clothing. An advantage of using hangers is that your clothes will dry as soon as possible with the breeze of air and ensure that they are crease free. It is important to use the right type of hangers, try to use plastic hangers as they’re the best and prevent clothing from warping. Avoid using hangers made of wood as they can crack with the amount of time, velvet hangers as they can mold by the wetness of clothes and metal hangers because once they rust they will damage your clothes leaving stains on your garments.
Clothes should be shaken before being allowed to air dry:
In order to avoid the rigidity that might develop on linens and clothing that have air dried try to always give a shake prior to hanging them. Fabric that has just come out of the washer and dryer benefits from having its fibres fluffed up in order to prevent rigidity while preventing it from adhering to itself. To avoid folds, ensure that your clothes are properly stretched out.
Sun; an important source:
From providing humans with vitamin D to carrying out necessary photosynthesis in plants, the sun is an important source for every living thing. But when it comes to clothes, what role does the sun play? It helps in bleaching out white clothes and linens when kept under direct sunlight in a breezy location. Furthermore, it can help speed up the air drying process of socks and undergarments as well since it has the capability to kill harmful bacteria that causes a bad smell in such apparel.
Excessive care should be taken of dark clothes:
Sunlight is better than any dryer used and is the fastest way to dry your clothing. However, care should be taken when it comes to dark and bright colors. Admit it! No one likes to wear clothes that have faded after one wash due to sunlight after wearing them once. Therefore, we recommend you to not put bright-colored clothes under direct sunlight because sunlight tends to break down the dyes that have been used on the clothes and causes them to fade. Put your stand under some shade or tie the ropes where you hang your clothes in a place where there is not too much exposure to the sun.
Tips on how to avoid clothes from shrinking
Have you ever wondered why your favourite t-shirt or pair of jeans have shrunk after they're out of the washing machine? Well we’re here to assure you that you’re not alone in this. We have designed this ultimate guide for you so that you know what causes shrinkage and what steps should be taken to avoid shrinkage.
Take a deeper look at the clothing care label:
In order to save your clothes from shrinking the first and most important step to carry out is to follow the instructions that are mentioned on the clothing’s care tag. We always ignore the instructions mentioned on it and that is why our clothes either shrink or get burnt while ironing or they get worn out due to terrible wash. Always read those instructions prior to purchasing them as well so you know what you expect from the cloth. Some clothes can only be dry cleaned and not washed in the washing machine. Paying extra attention to such small details reduces the risk of damage and shrinking of the cloth.
Make use of cold water and stick to accurate wash cycles:
If there’s one rule you should always follow to prevent your clothes from shrinking it would be to wash your clothes in cold water. When they are washed in hot water or at a higher washing setting to speed up the work of the machine so that you get rid of washing clothes you are actually speeding up the damage being caused to your clothes. Therefore, prevent swift spins, heavy cycles and intense heat drying in order to prevent clothes from shrinking. Rather, use delicate cycles, and for additional safety, put delicate clothing in a mesh washing bag. Consider using air dry or moderate temperatures while drying. Whenever in doubt, always refer to the care instructions on the item of clothing.
Dryer mode:
When discussing the prevention of shrinkage it is important to take dryer settings into consideration as well since they play a vital role in shrinking your clothes. By minimizing wear on the material's fibers, air drying or tumble drying your clothing can reduce shrinkage. Additionally, the label on your clothing will specify more of what sort of optimal temperature and dryer settings are suitable for your cloth.