1. 8.0 Caring for Clothing and Textiles

2. If you take care of your clothes daily…

3. You will have more time
Because you won’t have to hunt for them

4. You possibly will save money
Because you won’t replace something you already have
Because your clothes are less likely to be damaged.

5. Examine clothes DAILY for
Tears
Stains
Missing buttons
Broken zippers…
…And repair/clean ASAP

6. Do they need?... Spot cleaning Mending Dry cleaning
Broken parts replaced
Freshening
Pressing

7. Cleaning supplies
Pre-treat - treat ASAP, before you wash. Products include Zout (the best) Shout, Spray N Wash and Oxyclean
Enzyme presoak – for protein stains (from animals or humans)
Bleach – Chlorine bleach removes color…whitens whites, also disinfects
Non-chlorine bleach - for colors (color-safe bleach)
Dry-Cleaning – professional cleaning

8. Read the LABEL!!
Care labels are required by law. Must last the lifetime of the garment…are supposed to Must include the fiber content

9. Laundry Sort according to Color Washing method Fabric type Jeans
Towels
Delicates

10. Storing Clothes
Store clothes clean to prevent moths and other bugs from eating them
Organize storage
Do not store in damp places to avoid mildew
Be sure air can circulate around clothes

13. The End
(Whew!)