Caring for clothes

o Develop a daily routine

o Don’t throw them in the floor!!!!!

o Open fasteners when removing

o Protect against stains: makeup, sunscreen, or lotions

o Check for needed repairs

Set Your Priorities

Daily Storage

• Use drawer or shelves when possible

• Never hang knits

Specialty Hangers

• Coat or Jacket:

Clip hanger

• Pants or skirts or suits

Delicate garments

Pant Hangers

HELP!!!

Divide your storage areas

Well organized(and expensive)

Sorting clothesKey Rules

• Sort by color

• Separate whites

• Separate Light and dark colors

• Separate by wash temperature (fading)

• Sort by fabric texture (lint)

Laundering Steps

• Read the label

• Washing methods Water Temperatures

• Drying Methods Drying Temperatures

• Bleaching?

• Using Iron Ironing Temperatures

Washing Cycle

• Whites & Linens- use hot water

• Permanent Press- use warm water

• Colors- use cold water

• Always rinse in cold water (saves energy)