Storing winter clothes: which items should be dry cleaned
Kyiv • UNN
Dry cleaning winter clothes before storage will help keep them in good condition and avoid unpleasant odors. It is worth cleaning coats, jackets, sweaters, accessories, curtains, carpets.
Before finally putting away winter clothes until next season, it is worth doing one important thing - taking them to the dry cleaners. This is not only about aesthetics - dry cleaning before storage will help keep your clothes in good condition and avoid unpleasant odors or even damage. In addition, this applies not only to clothes, but also to elements of decor in your home, with which you often come into contact in winter.
Read about which things you should definitely clean before hiding them in the closet in the UNN material.
Winter coats and jackets
First on the list is outerwear. It is most exposed to precipitation and city dust. If you do not clean your coat or jacket in time, stains may eat into the fabric, and unpleasant odors may remain until next season. Dry cleaning in this case helps to preserve the integrity of the material and remove dirt residues.
Wool and cashmere sweaters
Such items are rarely washed in the machine - and for good reason. They may shrink or lose their shape. Therefore, at the end of the season, it is better to take them to the dry cleaners. This will preserve both the appearance and the softness of the delicate fabric.
Accessories: hats, gloves, scarves
Yes, you can and should take not only large items to the dry cleaners. Although a hat or gloves do not look as "serious" as coats, they are the most in contact with the body. During the winter, they absorb sweat and dust.
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Warm suits
Heavier fabrics used to sew winter suits retain odors, especially if you wear them on public transport or in an office with central heating. After dry cleaning, these items will look and smell much better - and will last longer.
Blankets, plaids, quilted bedspreads
Not only clothes, but also household items - such as heavy winter blankets - accumulate dust and allergens. So the best solution is to take them to the dry cleaners so as not to store dirty items next to clean or new textiles.
Curtains and tulle
In winter, curtains and tulle absorb dust, pet hair and even the smells of heating appliances. They should also be refreshed at the end of the season, but with caution: some curtains may not withstand dry cleaning if the fabric is already damaged by the sun.
Carpets
Especially wool or decorative carpets require professional cleaning. They absorb dust and moisture, and improper care can damage the fibers. Dry cleaning helps to preserve the quality of the fabric and extend the life of the product.
