Wash Inside Out

Washing clothes inside out can help protect:

  • Colors

  • Prints

  • Designs

  • Dark fabrics

  • Work clothes

  • Delicate outer surfaces

Air Dry When Possible

The dryer can shrink clothes, fade fabric, damage elastic, and wear items out faster.

Consider air drying:

  • Bras

  • Sweaters

  • Delicates

  • Some work clothes

  • Some athletic wear

  • Clothes that fit perfectly and cannot afford to shrink

Treat Stains Quickly

Do not wait a week if you can avoid it.

Common stain rule:

  • Blot first

  • Treat gently

  • Wash

  • Check before drying

Do not put stained clothes in the dryer until the stain is gone.

Remove Lint and Pills

Use:

  • Lint roller

  • Lint brush

  • Fabric shaver

  • Sweater comb

This can make older clothes look cleaner and more professional.

Shoe Care

Shoes last longer when you:

  • Wipe dirt off

  • Let wet shoes dry properly

  • Do not leave them in extreme heat

  • Replace laces if needed

  • Use odor control when needed

  • Store them neatly

Make Work Clothes Last

For work clothes:

  • Hang them up after wearing

  • Wash only when needed

  • Follow care labels

  • Use gentle cycles

  • Avoid over-drying

  • Treat stains quickly

  • Keep a small repair kit for buttons and loose threads

Looking put together is easier when your clothes are clean, cared for, and ready before the morning rush.

Clothes Care on a Budget

As much as I respect my cleaners and clothing vendors, I do not want to spend an arm and a leg getting clothes dry-cleaned or buying new clothes. Here are my tips for making your clothes and shoes last!

Remove Lint and Pills

Use:

  • Lint roller

  • Lint brush

  • Fabric shaver

  • Sweater comb

This can make older clothes look cleaner and more professional.

Shoe Care

Shoes last longer when you:

  • Wipe dirt off

  • Let wet shoes dry properly

  • Do not leave them in extreme heat

  • Replace laces if needed

  • Use odor control when needed

  • Store them neatly

Make Work Clothes Last

For work clothes:

  • Hang them up after wearing

  • Wash only when needed

  • Follow care labels

  • Use gentle cycles

  • Avoid over-drying

  • Treat stains quickly

  • Keep a small repair kit for buttons and loose threads

Looking put together is easier when your clothes are clean, cared for, and ready before the morning rush.