What Not to Bring to College: 12 Things You Don’t Need Unnecessary Debt. While debt isn’t something students technically “pack,” it’s something they may be carrying with them. Furniture. Certain Kitchen Appliances. Space Heaters and Electric Blankets. Candles and Incense. Printers. Too Much Clothing. Knick-Knacks or Tchotchkes. What shouldn’t you bring to college? Prohibited items. […]
Should I Take All My Clothes To College?
You don’t need a lot of clothes for college. When it comes to packing, don’t bring your clothes in large suitcases. Storing them is going to be a problem. If it’s warm during most of the year, you don’t have to bring winter clothes. How many outfits should I take to college? You don’t have […]
Are Hanger Bumps Permanent?
I Have Hanger Bumps on my Sweater. Whether you call them ‘hanger bumps,’ ‘shoulder horns’ or ‘sweater nipples’ (ew), get rid of them quickly by wetting your fingers and then vigorously rubbing them over the bump. The wet fibers will eventually and mold to your shoulders once they dry (this can take up to 10 […]
How Do You Store Luxury Clothes?
Designer dresses and other pieces of luxury clothing need proper storage bags and paper. If you want to make sure your clothes last you a long time, you should use breathable fabric garment bags, like muslin. The same goes for the paper wrap to protect your delicate dresses and gowns. Always use acid-free paper. How […]
How Do You Store Shirts For A Long Time?
The best bet is to use lidded plastic containers. These are great for protecting against any vermin as well as protecting your clothes from moisture. If you want to take extra care, and we recommend you do, line the plastic storage boxes with old, clean cotton sheets first. How can clothes be stored for a […]
Are Hangers Bad For Clothes?
Hangers are the tried-and-true option for clothing storage, but are not without their drawbacks – it’s possible for them to cause creases, discoloration, or even holes in garments. Are plastic hangers bad for clothes? While they may be cheap, plastic hangers have several downsides: they’re flimsy and have a shorter life (a reminder that “cheap” […]
Should You Button Shirts When Hanging?
If you fasten just the top collar button, the shirt will not fall off of the hanger which is typically the goal. However, if you want a wrinkle-free shirt (which should be your goal), you need to button every other button. It keeps the shirt from shifting in the closet when you slide the hanger […]
How Do You Keep Polo Shirts From Wrinkling?
Take the bottom of the polo and fold halfway to the top of the shirt. Fold one more time towards the collar. The bottom of the polo should be touching the shoulder area. Now turn the polo shirt over to the front and you will have a perfectly folded neat polo shirt, free from wrinkling. […]
Should Polo Shirts Be Folded Or Hung?
A polo shirt should always be folded. It is the most optimum way to store it. Hanging and folding are two major ways to store your clothes neatly. However, as far as polo shirts go, it is better to fold them up and stack them in a pile. Should you hang or fold polo shirt? […]
How Do You Hang A Polo Shirt Dry?
Place your polo shirt, over a clothesline or a drying rack, from well under the sleeves. To gain time in ironing, dry your polo on a hanger (preferably plastic to avoid damage to the shape of the shoulders). This naturally reduces wrinkling. Avoid clothes pegs that can stretch, deform or mark the item of clothing. […]
Is Hanging Clothes Better Than Drying?
hang-dry clothes to use less energy, which saves money and makes less of an impact on the environment. hang-dry clothes to prevent static cling. Hang-drying outside on a clothesline gives garments a fresh, clean smell. hang-dry clothes, and you’ll extend the lifetime of garments by reducing wear and tear in the dryer. Is Hang dry […]
What Clothes To Put In Dryer?
Bedsheets, towels, kitchen cloths, jeans, socks, cotton fabrics are just some of the items you can safely put into your dryer. What clothes Cannot put in dryer? 7 Things You Should Never Put in the Dryer Bathing suits. Pantyhose or tights. Rubber-backed rugs. Bras. Garments with embellishments. Anything with a care tag that warns against […]
How Do You Take Care Of Vintage T-Shirts?
While washing less is ideal, sometimes you will obviously need to clean your vintage T-shirts. To protect them, Leroi Waddington, the co-owner of Route 66 in Sydney, suggests placing them inside a pillowcase before hand washing or machine washing on cold. He says to only machine dry a T-shirt if you want to shrink it. […]
What Ruins Clothes Washer Or Dryer?
Over dry your clothes in the dryer: The dryer is what does most damage to clothes causing shrinkage, warping elastic, and the tumbling action is very rough. The best way to dry your clothes is to put all garments (except line-dried dedicates) in the dryer at low temperature. What damages clothes more washer or dryer? […]
How Do I Stop My Shirts From Cracking?
How to Prevent Graphic Logo T-Shirts From Cracking Turn Your Graphic Tees Inside Out in the Washer. Always Wash With Cold Water. Select the Gentlest Setting on your Washing Machine. Pass on the Dryer. Do Not Put Them Under Direct Sunlight. Hand Wash Your Graphic T-Shirts. Alternate Between Your Graphic Tees. Why do screen printed […]
Is It Better To Air Dry Clothes?
Air drying clothes is more environmentally friendly, saves money, reduces wrinkles and creases, and increases the lifespan of your clothes. However, air-drying clothes is dependent on the weather, takes more time and requires a little more effort. Tumble drying your clothes is quick and requires minimal effort. Does air dry ruin clothes? The appliance is […]
Is It Bad To Dry Clothes On High Heat?
Routinely drying clothes on high heat increases your chances of a dryer fire. Why? We already know that high heat causes clothes to wear out faster. That wear and tear looks like tiny particles of fabric – lint – coming off your clothes. Should you dry your clothes in high heat? Heavier cotton items like […]
Why You Shouldn’T Put Your Clothes In The Dryer?
The dryer also warms up your clothes. Not all clothing is resistant to this heat. Just like you can’t wash your clothes on high temperatures, you can also not dry them on a hot temperature. The clothes can shrink or deform. What clothes shouldn’t you put in the dryer? Which materials can’t you put in […]
Do Not Tumble Dry Shirts?
How Serious is the “Do Not Tumble Dry” Label? Clothes that have the “Do not tumble dry” symbol are made from more delicate materials and/or are more susceptible to damage. Tumble drying clothes over time will cause them to degrade faster than air drying. Should you tumble dry shirts? You can tumble dry dress shirts […]
Should I Put T Shirts In The Dryer?
Avoid the dryer If the heat in your washer doesn’t shrink your t-shirts, then your dryer will. “They can also fade and bobble,” says Alice. Instead, lay tees flat on a towel, roll them up and squeeze any excess water out, then unfurl and air dry, ideally flat. Is it okay to put t-shirts in […]