Tips for wrinkled cotton and linen clothes

Many people like to wear clothes made of cotton and linen because these clothes are more breathable and comfortable than clothes made of chemical fibers and other materials. However, because cotton and linen fabrics are particularly easy to wrinkle, some people don’t know how to maintain them. Some people, because of carelessness, wash the clothes in the washing machine just like normal clothes. Not only do they make the clothes wrinkled, but sometimes they also become deformed and unwearable. Then let’s learn how to wash cotton and linen clothes.

1. It is best not to use a washing machine for cotton and linen clothes. Cotton and linen are soft. If you use a washing machine to stir and spin them vigorously, they will easily deform and wrinkle. In serious cases, the washing machine may be damaged. If you really don't have the time and energy, you can also put the clothes in a laundry bag and wash them in the gentle mode of the washing machine.

2. Fading problem: The floating color of cotton and linen clothes will fade the first few times they are washed. The darker the color, the more obvious the floating color will be. Don’t worry if you see a basin of “inky water” when you wash for the first time. The water will become clear after changing it a few times. Buyers who often do laundry have this experience in life, that is, using salt water to fix the color. This method may not be effective immediately, so buyers are advised not to mix clothes for the first few times, and not to use laundry detergent, 84 disinfectant and other color-damaging ingredients to directly contact the clothes.

Recommended washing method: acid washing. Ingredients needed: Vinegar

This trick is mainly aimed at brightly colored cotton clothes and knitwear such as red or purple. The method is to add some ordinary vinegar to the laundry water before washing these clothes and soak them for a while! But the amount of vinegar should not be too much, otherwise it will easily stain light-colored clothes. If you wash your clothes like this frequently, you can ensure that the color of the clothes will be bright and new! If you wash the clothes and then rinse them in clean water with two cups of beer, the faded parts will be restored to their original color.

3. Purely natural things are less resistant to wrinkles. Of course, we all admit that random wrinkles are the temperament of cotton and linen. In fact, they are the easiest to take care of. Just spray some water on them and they will drape well, and the clothes will be flat when the water dries.

4. Cotton and linen are more breathable than ordinary clothing materials, so you don’t have to worry about feeling hot in the summer. Pure natural materials do not harm the skin and are especially suitable for buyers who are prone to skin allergies.

5. What should you do if white cotton clothes turn yellower the more you wash them? Tide doesn't work very well. Tip: Boil water in a large pot, add detergent, soak the clothes, and boil for about 30 minutes to ensure they are snow-white and clean.

6. Do not expose to the sun. After washing, just blow dry in the wind to make it flat, no additional ironing is needed.

Tips for washing and caring for cotton and linen clothes

General washing precautions for clothing

Sweaters: Soak in cold detergent for 2-3 minutes (not too long, otherwise it will ruin the color of the sweater), rinse with clean water, dry with a large towel, and lay flat to dry.

A． After rinsing with clean water, you can also fold it, put it in a laundry bag to dehydrate, and then lay it flat to dry.

B. If you use softener, do not drop it directly on the clothes. Dilute the softener with water first and then put the clothes in it.

Clothes made of rayon: Dry cleaning is the best method. If washed in water, they need to be flattened and ironed after drying.

Cotton fabrics:

A． It should not be washed together with towels, otherwise the dander will stick to the clothes.

B. Do not wash with hot water or tumble dry.

C. It is best to wash clothes of different shades of color separately to avoid staining.

All clothes should not be soaked for too long, otherwise they will fade. Most general clothes can be dry-cleaned, but stretch nylon (SPANDEX), clothes with offset printing, and pure wool clothes cannot be dry-cleaned.

Many brands of laundry detergent or so-called strong laundry detergent on the market contain fluorescent agents or bleaching agents, and are only suitable for washing underwear or sportswear, etc., and are not suitable for high-quality clothing.

Please be sure to follow the washing instructions when washing clothes. Please do not wash clothes marked as dry-cleaned without permission. You should send them to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning.