7 DIYs to make your clothes last longer than a year

Having clothes that last longer than a year is achievable. You only need to understand the hack.

Here are a few tips and steps that can help you keep your clothes a bit longer.

1. Read the instructions on the label
When you buy a cloth, do you read the information on the label if there is one? If not, you should start doing that. Reading the instructions guides you on how best to care for that piece of clothing.

2. Mend tears and ripped parts before washing
Washing a ripped cloth makes it susceptible to more tears and damage. If you notice a tear on your cloth, mend it before washing it.

3. Keep dirty clothes in a dry and cool place
The fact that your cloth is dirty doesn’t mean that it should be treated carelessly. Avoid damp areas, heated areas, etc.

4. Inside-out washing technique
If you want your clothes to last longer than a year, you should adopt this washing method. It will help maintain the quality and colour of the cloth.

5. Avoid heat when necessary
Some clothes do not require excess heat from pressing iron or sunlight; identifying them will help you take care of them appropriately.

6. Drying technique
Don’t dump your clothes in a container or dry them in an enclosed space when you wash them. Instead, you should dry them in the open to air-dry them.

7. Effective storage
That cliché saying, “Store in a cool, dry place,” applies here. Store your clean clothes in a cool, dry area, whether folded or hung in a wardrobe. For effective storage that would help your clothes last longer, you should keep mothballs around them to prevent them from being destroyed.

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