The Ultimate Guide To Washing EVERYTHING!

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    CASHMERE: Hand-washing is best for something as fragile as cashmere. Fill a tub with cold water and a couple of squirts of baby shampoo. Gently work through the fabric with soap suds. Never pick up a cashmere jumper by the shoulders as it will stretch out of shape. Keep your garment in a ball as you pick it up out of the water. Roll it in a towel to get rid of excess water and then lay flat on a towel to dry.
    3/8 CASHMERE: Hand-washing is best for something as fragile as cashmere. Fill a tub with cold water and a couple of squirts of baby shampoo. Gently work through the fabric with soap suds. Never pick up a cashmere jumper by the shoulders as it will stretch out of shape. Keep your garment in a ball as you pick it up out of the water. Roll it in a towel to get rid of excess water and then lay flat on a towel to dry.
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    BRAS: Bras are easily susceptible to damage in a washing machine. Hand washing is better for delicate garments, so fill a sink with warm water and add a couple of capfuls of mild detergent. Swirl pieces in the water and leave to soak for five minutes then rinse with cold water individually. Press with a towel to get out excess water, but do not hang them up by the bra straps, as it can stretch.
    4/8 BRAS: Bras are easily susceptible to damage in a washing machine. Hand washing is better for delicate garments, so fill a sink with warm water and add a couple of capfuls of mild detergent. Swirl pieces in the water and leave to soak for five minutes then rinse with cold water individually. Press with a towel to get out excess water, but do not hang them up by the bra straps, as it can stretch.
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    SILK: Always hand wash silk to keep it in good shape. Use cool or lukewarm water with a small amount of mild detergent. Soak the item for 5 minutes and rub small stains out gently. When rinsing, add 3 tablespoons of white vinegar. This will remove traces of the detergent and restore the fabric's natural shine. To get rid of excess water, never wring it out. Instead spread it out on a towel and roll it up.
    5/8 SILK: Always hand wash silk to keep it in good shape. Use cool or lukewarm water with a small amount of mild detergent. Soak the item for 5 minutes and rub small stains out gently. When rinsing, add 3 tablespoons of white vinegar. This will remove traces of the detergent and restore the fabric's natural shine. To get rid of excess water, never wring it out. Instead spread it out on a towel and roll it up.
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    DENIM: To make your denim last longer, try and only wash jeans occasionally. While hand washing with cold water is the best option, if the only option is a machine wash, select a gentle cool cycle. Turn them inside out to limit the colour-fade. Avoid tumble-drying all together, as the heat can cause shrinkage; instead, dry on a line or on a rack.
    6/8 DENIM: To make your denim last longer, try and only wash jeans occasionally. While hand washing with cold water is the best option, if the only option is a machine wash, select a gentle cool cycle. Turn them inside out to limit the colour-fade. Avoid tumble-drying all together, as the heat can cause shrinkage; instead, dry on a line or on a rack.
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    LEATHER: For things like leather jackets, it's advisable to wipe with a damp clean cloth, but if your leather trousers need a deep clean, just put them in the washing machine. Soak your leather trousers in warm water until they’re completely saturated. Then, tumble-dry them on high heat until complete dry. This will ensure any baggy leather patches are pulled back in for a comfortable snug fit.
    7/8 LEATHER: For things like leather jackets, it's advisable to wipe with a damp clean cloth, but if your leather trousers need a deep clean, just put them in the washing machine. Soak your leather trousers in warm water until they’re completely saturated. Then, tumble-dry them on high heat until complete dry. This will ensure any baggy leather patches are pulled back in for a comfortable snug fit.
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    SWIMWEAR: All swimwear should be rinsed with cold water straight after wear to get rid of the bulk of sun cream and chlorine. Add a tablespoon of liquid detergent to a sink filled with cool water, and swish your swimsuit in circular movements. Avoid wringing your swimsuit, as this will prematurely damage the elastic fibres in the fabric. Avoid drying in the sun, as this can fade the colour and weaken fibres.
    8/8 SWIMWEAR: All swimwear should be rinsed with cold water straight after wear to get rid of the bulk of sun cream and chlorine. Add a tablespoon of liquid detergent to a sink filled with cool water, and swish your swimsuit in circular movements. Avoid wringing your swimsuit, as this will prematurely damage the elastic fibres in the fabric. Avoid drying in the sun, as this can fade the colour and weaken fibres.

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Most people like to save money wherever they can, but time and time again, it can be wasted on unnecessarily having clothes dry-cleaned which can be taken care of at home.

Even when it comes to tricky fabrics like leather or fiddly delicates, there's tried-and-tested methods for freshening them up yourself.

Here's a guide on how to wash your clothes properly.



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