Many people are wanting to make their clothes last longer. For some, this is the result of the cost of living crisis. If clothes last longer, then it is less expensive for you as you won’t have to buy more. For some, it is all about sustainability. Fast fashion brands have created a world in which 65% of all clothing ends up in landfills within a year of being made. This is due to complex combinations of materials, fixtures, and accessories, making them difficult to recycle but also due to the cheapness of the clothing is making people less worried about simply throwing an item away after only wearing it a couple of times. Within this article we are going to give you some of our top tips on caring for your clothes so they last. And how storage units Dunstable will help. 

Wash Your Clothes When They Actually Need Washing 

What we mean by this is that some clothes do not need washing nearly as often or as much as we actually wash them.  While work out clothes, sportswear, socks and underwear must be washed after each use, items like jeans, jumpers and jackets can be washed after 3 to 10 wears, depending on the garment material. Reducing the number of washes will keep the garments in better condition for longer and it will also save energy. This is good for the planet and your bank balance. 

And Wash Them Sensibly 

Even though we don’t have to wash some items as often as we thought, everything does need to be washed at some point. It is important to do this sensibly as this will help your clothes to last longer. 

A really easy way to do this is to simply pay attention to the care labels that come attached to your clothing. Another really simple trick is to turn clothing inside out before washing. This means that the outside fabric, zips and buttons aren’t exposed to the brunt of the washing machine cycle which will lengthen the life of your much-loved pieces.

Use The Right Washing Products

Non-toxic washing products are the best for washing your clothes as washing detergent made with synthetic cleaning agents and phosphates can be toxic to the environment and they are not as kind to your clothes.

Eco-friendly washing detergent is an excellent alternative as they are made with natural ingredients. Plus, they are biodegradable, meaning they break down faster and go back into the earth without the polluting effects that synthetic cleaning agents have. And they are kinder to your clothes because the absence of synthetic additives means your clothes aren’t being exposed to harsh chemicals. The naturally derived ingredients are less likely to cause fading so your clothes will look better and last much longer. 

Store Items With Care In Our Storage Units Dunstable

If you arrange your clothes seasonally or have items that you don’t wear but hold sentimental meaning, such as a wedding dress, you will find that you need to find a space to store these items. 

If you have space at home, home storage can work but you must make sure it has a steady temperature and humidity level and that there is no high level of light exposure. 

Our storage units Dunstable will be the perfect place to store seasonal or sentimental items of clothing. Our units are clean and dry, with no windows, so your clothing will be kept safe with us. 

Make Do And Mend

A great way to make clothes last longer and to be more sustainable is to fix any issues such as holes or broken zips. It is so easy to just throw items away but you will get a real sense of accomplishment if you were to fix an item of clothing and bring new life into it. Also, you can add your own personal touches to clothing, making them more unique and more you. 

How Storage Units Dunstable Will Help You Take Care Of Your Clothes

Taking care of your clothes will help your clothes to last longer which will, in turn, save you money and help the planet. 

There are many simple ways in which you can take better care of your clothes such as only washing items when they really need it, washing clothes sensibly and by using eco-friendly washing products. 

Also, if you need to store items, make sure you choose the right place to store them. Our storage units Dunstable will be the perfect place. 

We hope you have found our tips helpful. If you would like to know more about our storage units Dunstable, please give us a call on: 01582 551 001 or click here.