Unlike regular laundry, secondhand clothes may have more dirt, lint, pilling, etc. In many cases, people make simple mistakes in washing thrifted clothing, which significantly reduces their lifecycle. In this blog, we will mention the top 8 mistakes to avoid when cleaning secondhand clothes. Let’s get started! 1. Not checking the care label When it comes to thrifted clothing, there is so much that you might not know about the fabric. Is it washable? Can it be tossed into a dryer? What temperature is best for ironing it? Luckily, you can find all of this information on the small care label attached to the garment. 2. Not removing stains before washing The older a stain gets, the harder it is to take it off. That’s why it might be more challenging to remove stubborn stains from preloved or thrifted clothing. Using spot treatments such as Vanish is a great way to effectively clean your preloved garments. 3. Going overboard with the detergent Adding more than the required a...
Fabric shaver, lint remover, P illing remover—all of these are tools to make your wardrobe look and feel flawless for longer. They not only help extend the life of your clothing but also make it look as good as brand new. The trickiest part is to find the best lint or pilling remover tools for your fabrics, from cotton and cashmere to silk and every fabric in between. With all that in mind, we did some research to find the best lint removal tools for your clothing. Cotton Lint Removal Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics used for both hot and warm-weather clothing. Being a natural fabric, cotton feels comfy and breathable. However, it is also highly prone to lint and pilling. Our best pick for cotton lint removal is BIORESTORE Re- Tergent a simple-to-use laundry powder. This lint remover for washing machines gets rid of pilling and bobbles and also restores the original texture and colour of your clothing only in-home laundry wash. Add 6-8 pieces of c...