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Topic: How to Keep Your Clothes Fresh!
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#1 (Jan 14 2009, 02:10 PM)
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We all want our clothes to not only look great, but to smell great too. Here are a few tips for keeping your clothes fresh:
- Things stored for a long time develop a musty smell, so give air to closet and drawers and keep both ajar for a period of time. -Slatted shelves permit air circulation. - Use silicone packs (activate alumina, anhydrous, calcium sulfate) in drawers. Absorbent crystals also work. - Use a dehumidifier for humid climates. |
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#2 (Jan 20 2009, 11:13 AM)
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I didn't think of letting my closet "air out" - that is a good idea. thanks!
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#3 (Feb 12 2009, 04:30 PM)
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What about with cashmere sweaters? I have to store them with cedar to avoid moths and they start smelling musky, is there a better way to avoid holes?
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#4 (Apr 22 2009, 09:52 AM)
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Imorgan, make sure to wash them before storage (Euclyn works great) and you can use Lavender, naturally deters moths. Also, airtight boxes work well.
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#5 (May 11 2009, 01:32 PM)
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I always leave my closet door ajar so clothes air out and are not locked away.
I also leave clothes I've worn hung in the bathroom for a day and let the steam from the shower or bath get to them. And immediately after I've worn them I spray gently with a fabric refresher like one from The Laundress. When a perfume bottle is gets empty, especially the small sample sizes, I never throw them away. Instead I throw them in a lingerie drawer instead of the waste basket. |
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#6 (May 12 2009, 02:42 PM)
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Great ideas on the old perfume bottles! I have to start trying that!
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