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Many people maintain their suits badly. Some people hang them on pegs, some leave them on the floor and some bundle them into bags after a day wear. A biggest mistake he performs is to dry clean his suits more often. A good maintenance is necessary for mens suits as they are the most expensive attire in the mens wardrobe. By perfect maintenance your suits will last long in a good condition.
The chemicals in the dry cleaning process will damage the natural fibers of wool or cotton suits. The material at stress points such as crotch and elbows will worn out. The only effective way to clean suits is to remove dirt out of these materials. Use a soft bristled brush to remove the dirt out of your suit after a day’s wear. This removes the specks of dirt before they get grounded into the material by pressing or wearing. Suits brushed in this way after use needs the dry cleaning only twice a year. Some companies recommend only dry cleaning your suit after the end of the season. So, it is suggested to use a suit only six months per year. Hence, it reduces the need for dry cleaning. Dry cleaning for once in a year is sufficient for the suit used once or twice a week.
Hang your suit and leave it for a day after your days wear so that, the winkles on the suit drapes out naturally. Heavier materials as linen should be left at least for two days. It is recommended to steam your suit for draping the wrinkles, but occasionally. Buy a portable steamer or set steamer mode on your iron box and steam your suit so that the steam is puffed into the material without damaging it. After low heat steaming the suits will appear fresh and crisp.
Do not use force for rubbing on stains or dirt as they embedded into the material. Never use a presser for removing a stain; it will keep the impression permanently. Proper care should be taken for removing the stains or dirt out of the suit immediately. Store the suits in a closet with plenty of space between them. Make sure that they are clean and wrinkle free before doing so. |
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| Tips for dry cleaning men’s suits :- |
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| One of the biggest factors in shortening the life span of a suit is dry cleaning. We recommend dry cleaning your suits one or twice a year and at utmost situations. If your suit meets with your favorite food then take it immediately to the dry cleaners. Inform them the type of stain it meets. Ask him to clean the stained part instead of complete dry cleaning. Better to leave to a professional, the duty of removing stain and don’t do it for your self. |
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| Few good tips for improving the life of a suit :- |
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- Hang your suits on the original hanger when not in use. Widen hangers will keep the shoulders of your coat shagging.
- Let the wrinkles draped out naturally by hanging your suit.
- Never button your suits or zipped your pants while storing. This is the only time you can unzip your pants.
- Brush your suit after a day use to keep out the dirt on the material of the suit. Brush smoothly.
- Dry clean your suits only once or twice a year.
- Find a professional dry cleaner so that you can get what you paid for.
- Remember that the colors of your suits and pants will shade by regular dry cleaning.
- Steaming your suit at a very low heat is preferable.
- Use only cold water for laundering your suits.
- Avoid starch. Moderate use at collars and hand cuffs is preferred.
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