IT’S TIME TO HURT OUR DIRT

Out of some of the basic fundamental physiological needs of humans, clothing is one of them, as it bridges the gap between necessityand
identity.
It provides a layer of protectionfrom the immediate environment by
keeping us warm, shields us from the Sun, or camouflage you from
predators. Clothing forms an individual’s identity by wearing a uniform, some folk dress, or any ceremonial one. It not only proves that clothing is
important for survival but also important for forming one’s identity. It’s time time to hurt our dirt!

Buying clothes having a long lifetime is one of our objectives but we can
make the life of cloth long too. Wearing clothes & getting stains are the two sides of one coin. If we are utilizing something then it gets soiled up easily which demands maintenance. The more the time we give the stain to be on the fabric more are the chances for it to be permanent so we need to be alert and active. If you can’t actually try to get the stain out immediately then you can at least pre-treat it with some pre-treatment product that is safe for long exposures.

Since the wintertime is gone and we have to set our wardrobes clean for
the fresh summer apparel. We have to take care of all types of fabrics.
All the fabrics are not the same and require special assistance and care
like.

Cashmere

 It should be washed with cold water and baby shampoo to retain its softness and give protection from chemicals.
 Press it gently with a towel.
 The best way is to have a dry clean service for it.

Velvet

 Before washing, turn the item inside out so that you’re handling the flat side.
 Use a small amount no more than a teaspoon of liquid laundry detergent designed for delicate clothes with cool water.
 Press soapy water through, then rinse thoroughly.
 Hang or lay flat to dry.

Scarfs

 Add a capful of white vinegar along with the detergent. The vinegar brightens, softens, and fights odors.

 Let your scarf air-dry on a flat surface or on a hanger in a well- ventilated area.
 Don’t use your regular tumble dryer as this will pull your garment out
of shape.

Hats

It totally depends upon the type of fabric.
 For wool: - pop it in the machine separately from other clothes.
 For delicate: - if it has a poof on top then it’s shaping might get damaged in the machine.
 Wash it by hand and air-dry

Gloves

They are the easiest to wash until mentioned on their specification.
 Wool and leather gloves require more care
 For Leather just dampen the gloves using a paper towel, add a little
detergent, and then clean. Use a leather cleaner too. Most of the Indian families remember the use of carpet only during the winter season but they forget about its hygiene. it’s a vulnerable victim and witness to all the dust, grime, pet hair and spills which get stuck in which is quite harmful to the carpet as well as for its users. Typically carpets also require some extra attention.

 Carpet Vacuuming: - carpet should be vacuumed with powerful industrial grade vacuum cleaners to ensure deep cleaning of your carpet
 Hot Water Extraction Cleaning uses high pressured hot water to agitate the carpet fiber and dissolve dirt in the carpet.
 Carpet Shampooing sanitizes and thoroughly disinfects carpets through deep scrubbing and shampooing.

How much we take care of our favorite clothes. Stains don’t care about
them. But there is nothing to fret about as stain removal is very easy by
following these simple ways.

Blood

 Bloodstains can be removed by rubbing the stained area with 3% hydrogen peroxide or soda.
 Scratching the area with the tip of the nail.
 Then wash it as usual.

Collar Stains

 Collar stains can be removed by pouring a little amount of shampoo on the collar.
 Rub the collar against each other
 Then wash it as usual.

Grease

 Grease spots can be removed by sprinkling corn-starch over the area.

 Allow the corn-starch to soak it and then brush it.
 Then washing it as the usual.

Ink

 An ink stain can be removed by using oxalic acid over the area and then washing it away.
 Another way is to keep a paper towel under the stain.
 Apply some alcohol over the stain
 Then wash it away as usual.

In these stain removal tips just don’t forget to take care of the fabric too.
In such a busy schedule to maintain so much cautiousness is just impossible but still, we have something which can be applied every time and these are the laundry tips and tricks.

Here we will come to know about some of the tips apart from the ones
about which we are already aware of like not soaking blacks with other
colors, checking all the pockets, removing pins and buckles, etc.

 To avoid shrinking of clothes use baby shampoo and a towel.
 Place the sneakers in the washing machine in such a way that they bang against the machine by keeping the laces intact with the door of the washing machine.
 We can even use a salad spinner for the removal of excess water.
 Follow the instructions given on the tag.
 We can maintain the shape of the sweaters by drying them flat instead of using hangers.

These are some simple tips which one can follow to #live_clean.

It’s time to hurt our dirt!