In our house
…my husband has taken over the laundry wrangling, and he’s an advocate of the spot cleaning approach. We’re also very keen to hang not iron, though in truth this is through laziness rather than environmental concerns. But what else can we do to help our favourite clothes last longer?
I found ten quick tips at the Spruce web site,
https://www.thespruce.com/tips-to-make-clothes-last-longer-2146476
There’s a growing movement to cut the number of times garments are laundered, saving water, energy, pollution and extending the life of the clothes. Mr. Sight Hound wears Hiut jeans, and found himself a member of the 100days club, (100 days without washing them!)
https://hiutdenim.co.uk/blogs/story/101833089-the-no-wash-club
Though he recons that’s been a doddle since we’ve barely left the house. (I thoroughly recommend the Hiut newsletter by the way, it’s always great.) And then just last weekend spotted this story - Could you wear a dress for 100 days?
https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/may/02/could-you-wear-a-dress-for-100-days
That’s quite a challenge, but here’s something we have done for years - three pegs each. Hang clothes that don’t need to go in the wash but are good for another outing or two. I think this was established when we didn’t have enough room for the ‘chair’ system most people use, but it’s a notch above because your clothes are hanging, so more air to circulate and fewer creases.
I’d love to know if anybody else has tips to share.