How to take care of your clothes and keep them like new for longer
With this clothing care guide we want to help you extend the life of your garments and reduce the environmental impact of care processes. We also give you the keys to reduce the wear and tear of clothes and reduce the amount of water and energy you consume when washing, drying and caring for your clothes.
1. AIR YOUR CLOTHES
Cuelga tu ropa al aire libre para ventilarla. El lavado de la ropa es un proceso que desgasta poco a poco los tejidos al mismo tiempo que consume agua y energía. A veces solo necesitas ventilar las prendas o pasarles un cepillo para que estén como nuevas.
2.FILL YOUR WASHING MACHINE
Each wash consumes water and energy and, if the washing machine is not full, your clothes suffer more wear. By waiting for the washing machine to be full we reduce the number of washes and thus help to reduce the environmental impact. But keep in mind that the load influences the washing result. Therefore, if you overload it, your clothes may not wash well.
3. WASHES AT LOW TEMPERATURES
Washing at low temperatures is more delicate with garments, does not shrink them, helps maintain colors and consumes less energy, reducing CO2 emissions. Keep your clothes clean by washing at lower temperatures.
4. GENTLE SPINS
Use a gentle spin program when washing your clothes. Gentle spins reduce peeling, helping you take care of your garments and thus reducing their environmental impact, as they reduce the release of microfibers.
5. TURN YOUR CLOTHES OVER
To reduce the wear and tear of the garments in the washing process, you can turn them inside out, thus helping to maintain the colors and protect the fabrics while maintaining the original quality of the garment.
6. STORE THE CLOTHES
The dryer consumes a lot of energy. Hanging the clothes, instead of using the dryer, helps to take care of your clothes, since it reduces wear on the fabrics, produces fewer wrinkles, does not shrink the clothes, prevents peeling and also does not consume energy.
7. TAKE CARE OF THE POINT
Knitwear has elasticity, so when you hang it up, it can lose its original shape. To prevent warping, dry them flat and store them folded in the closet. Also, to maintain their original elasticity, wash them by hand or with programs for delicate clothes.
8. PROFESSIONAL WASH
If professional cleaning of your garments is necessary, try to find dry cleaners with wet cleaning systems for garments that allow it, or dry systems that use more environmentally friendly technologies.
9.LEATHER CARE
Leather is a strong natural material, but it can be delicate, so try to avoid moisture, heat, chemicals, or rain as these can damage leather. To remove light stains you can use a slightly damp cloth. For delicate stains, leather items should be taken to a specialized dry cleaner. If the leather gets wet, allow it to air dry at room temperature.
10. ACCESSORIES CARE
Leather is a strong natural material, but it can be delicate, so try to avoid moisture, heat, chemicals, or rain as these can damage leather. To remove light stains you can use a slightly damp cloth. For delicate stains, leather items should be taken to a specialized dry cleaner. If the leather gets wet, allow it to air dry at room temperature.