The key when washing a cashmere sweater or jacket is to always do it by hand, as far as possible, you should not use the washing machine. Turn the garment inside out to wash and allow the water to soak into the garment, it is very important not to wrinkle or twist the garment as this could cause the knit to lose its original shape. To rinse it, he follows the same process, he lets the water soak into the jersey. Remember the water should never be hot so that the fibers do not shrink.
If you are allergic to washing by hand (literally or figuratively) and prefer to use the delicate program of your washing machine, make sure that you put your cashmere jumper in a washing case, a pillow will also do…

How to dry a cashmere garment

As much as you may be tempted to do so, avoid squeezing or wringing your sweater when it’s wet, as this will cause the fabric to distort and lose its original shape. The best way to dry a cashmere garment is by carefully placing it inside a towel folded in half and pressing firmly to wring out any water, to do this the sweater should be laid on a flat surface. Then remove it from the towel and allow it to air dry, always keeping it on a flat surface.

Another note: it is convenient to keep cashmere out of the reach of heat sources such as radiators and even the sun’s rays, as they can cause the garment to lose its color.

How to store a cashmere garment

Be warned: there’s nothing moths like more than a good, high-quality cashmere jumper. First make sure you have washed the garment and that it is completely dry – it is recommended to put your jumper or jacket in a zip-top plastic bag and put it in the freezer for 48 hours before finally storing it in your closet for the coming season. The cold kills the larvae of any insect and will protect your garment from moths. When storing it, it is preferable not to hang it from a hanger because it can end up giving itself away, but to fold it and place it on a shelf or drawer in the closet.

How to make your cashmere jumper look like new

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Cotton is a natural fiber widely used in the manufacture of clothing due to its characteristics and properties. But what can we do to make its useful life longer? We give you some advice for the care of your cotton garments.

Main properties of cotton

To know how to care for our cotton garments, we must take into account its main characteristics. These are the softness of the fiber, its durability and resistance, and that there are garments made with this material, which can absorb moisture from our body and regulate its temperature.

Tips for washing cotton

To extend the life of the cotton, we will first take into account the steps to follow before using the washing machine:

• • Separate white cotton garments from colored ones.
  • Do a prewash if there are significant stains in sight, this will prevent the stain from gaining ground and you will save time in the wash.
  • Regarding the use of the washing machine, we must take into account:  Use mild or neutral detergents. If the detergent is very aggressive, cotton garments lose their color with each wash.
  • Although cotton can be washed in hot or cold water, it is recommended that garments be washed in cold water. Excess temperature can fade the garment and shrink it.
  • Use gentle wash cycles (delicate) when there is not much dirt on the clothes. Excessive washing of cotton can weaken the fibers and leave them weak.

Regarding drying cotton garments:

It is preferable not to use the dryer, since if it is not used with a low temperature it causes the shrinkage of the garment. Therefore, better to avoid it. The ideal place to hang cotton clothes is one that is cool and does not receive direct sunlight. The sun eventually weakens the fibers and therefore damages them.

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Stains are inevitable on clothes, but some of them are more difficult to remove than others, especially if they occur on particularly delicate fabrics such as silk. In these cases, it is necessary to use products with high cleaning power, but which are also gentle on the garment to prevent it from spoiling.

How to remove stains on silk

First of all, before removing a stain from any silk garment, you should check its label, since it will indicate its particularities. Here are some products that can help you remove stains from silk clothes quickly and effectively.

With water and soap

Due to the texture and composition of the fabric, you will not be able to use a normal soap. The best option if you want to remove stains and protect the garment at the same time, is to use a specific detergent for silk. Before applying the product on it, you should check in an inconspicuous part that it does not fade, once this is done, you can start removing the stain.

To do this, you need to add a tablespoon of special liquid detergent for silk to a basin with warm water and submerge the garment in the mixture for 5 minutes. After this time, rub the stain gently with a sponge until you get the stain to disappear. To remove soap residue, rinse the fabric with cold water.

After rinsing, wrap it in a towel applying a little pressure to remove excess moisture without damaging it. After that, hang the garment in a cool place so that it ends up drying on its own.

With vinegar

In the case of resistant stains, the use of vinegar can be a solution for silk garments. Dilute a little vinegar with cold water in a container. Now, using a sponge, apply the mixture by gently rubbing it over the stain.

Then, put the garment in a basin with lukewarm water and silk soap for about 5 minutes, rub gently and rinse with cold water.

In the event that the stain has not completely disappeared, add a cup of vinegar to a basin of cold water and place the garment in it. Stir by hand for a couple of minutes, rinse and dry. Using vinegar will also help you achieve greater softness and shine for clothes.

Remove difficult stains

Some stains can cause real fear when they land on a silk garment. In these cases, it will be necessary to use tricks that manage to eliminate all those dirt particles that have been impregnated in the fabric to put an end to them.

Grease, food or makeup stains are the most difficult to remove on silk garments, but this does not mean that you cannot do it if you arm yourself with a little patience. First, to achieve the best results, you need to act as quickly as possible to prevent the stain from getting too deep into the fabric.

Makeup stains

In the case of recent makeup stains, you will only need to use a piece of cotton and warm water.
Moisten the cotton in water and rub directly on the stain, you will see how it disappears before your eyes.

In the event that the stain is not recent, and has been produced by makeup, you can remove it using hydrogen peroxide. As in the previous case, soak a little cotton with it and gently apply it to the stain. If this is from lipstick and it is not recent, nothing better than using alcohol to make it disappear.

The use of alcohol will also be very effective when the stains that occur on your silk clothes are fruit or ballpoint ink. You must be very careful when you apply it, you must do it with small touches, since otherwise the stain could expand.

Food scraps and grease

Grease or food stains are very difficult to remove from silk fabrics. Despite this, you should not lose heart, since there are very effective tricks that can help you get rid of them completely using cornstarch.

Locate the stain and add cornstarch to it so that you can create a thick layer and leave it to work overnight. Thanks to the power of this type of product, you will get it to absorb all the grease from the stain.

After several hours, remove the starch with a light brush and check if the stain has disappeared. In the event that it still exists, rub with a little detergent for silk, rinse with plenty of cold water and let the garment dry.

Thanks to these tricks, you will be able to effectively remove stains from silk garments in a simple way and keep them in perfect condition for much longer.

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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.

11. AND, FINALLY, RECYCLE

Once you no longer use your garments, do not throw them away, you can bring them to our stores and give them a new life.

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