There are proper ways to clean suits at home. Most of them involve proper storage and usage.
Although professional laundry establishments are essential, find out how you can apply some easy steps to maintaining your suits.
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Proper Care for Men’s Suits
in 7 Easy Steps
B L O G | K E L L Y ' S D R Y C L E A N E R S
https://kellysdrycleaners.com/
When we think about all the expenses
that go into buying men’s suits, we
normally consider two things – the
initial purchase and alterations.
What is often ignored, though, is the
cost of caring for one. You can keep
your expenses minimal by making
sure that your suits are well cared for
using the right techniques and
materials.
Here are 7 steps to guide you:
1. Clean Your Suit at Home
While an occasional suit dry
cleaning remains the best option
after wearing your suit for several
days at work or a few evenings in
town, you can help prolong the
lifespan of your garment by
cleaning it at home.
Dry cleaning is most recommended
when there are hard to remove stains
and other major emergencies. We can
help teach you how to clean a suit at
home.
You have to invest in a good suit
brush. It looks much like a hairbrush,
with a wooden or plastic body and
handle.
Its bristles are either real animal hair
or synthetic material. Natural animal
hair is the best because of their
softness.
Brushing your suit after every use is
the best way to ensure that it stays in
tip-top shape.
The fabric of men’s suits often lose
their integrity over time as dirt and
unseen particles build up. Brush your
suit from the shoulders down, gently
and slowly, and never perpendicular
to the fibers. Use a lint roller if
necessary to keep it looking spiffy.
2. Put Down the Iron and Use A
Steamer
Many people do this often and yet
wonder why their suits did not last
long. Avoid using regular dry irons to
press your suit because they can
damage the fabric and add an
unwanted sheen to your garment.
If it needs pressing, use a steam iron
and use a press cloth as a barrier for
additional protection.
Better still, get a garment steamer.
While this is a little more expensive, it
is the best way to de-wrinkle and
deodorize your suit.
3. Hang Your Suits Properly Using
Quality Hangers
You may have a substantial amount of
hangers at home, but do you have the
right size?
Getting the right size will secure the
shoulders, and allow the suit to drape
perfectly while hanging, keeping a
good shape.
High-quality suit hangers are not only
wide, but they are also thick. Using
thin and sharp hangers can cause
“nipples” from where the ends
protrude.
4. Create Ample Closet Space and
Use Garment Bags
Suit jackets now need more storage
because of the larger coat hangers we
just discussed.
It is important to provide ample space
for your suit so they can drape
perfectly during storage.
If one is packed too closely with other
garments, it can wrinkle. Also, air will
not be able to circulate, and too much
humidity can damage the fibers.
It is also highly recommended to store
suits in breathable garment bags to
protect from dust and moths.
5. Invest in Cedar Blocks
A moth can lay more than 100 eggs
and these critters can easily feast on
your suits. Use cedar to help control
their growth.
It acts as a natural moth repellent
It absorbs any residual moisture
And it imparts a pleasant scent to
fabrics
Cedar has three main benefits:
Cedar blocks may lose their scent
after a while though.
You may add a few drops of cedar
essential oil to renew them. Be careful
not to sprinkle it on your suit as high
concentrations may damage the
textile fibers.
6. Pack It Well When Travelling
A garment bag is a must if you are a
serious traveler with a suit. Be sure to
get one that is breathable, light, and
easy to carry.
If you do not have a garment bag yet,
learn how to properly fold and pack a
suit in a way that minimizes wrinkles.
7. Give Your Suit A Break
Sometimes
Similar to the importance of resting
your muscles after a serious workout,
it is also important to rotate your
suits. Try avoiding wearing the same
piece multiple days in a row.
After wearing a suit all day, it will pick
up dirt and moisture from the
environment and your body.
While you can easily remove dust by
brushing, the moisture has to leave
naturally or with the help of a cedar
block.
Let the fibers relax after use by
hanging for at least 24 hours. If it is
made from heavier fabrics, rest it for
48 hours.
Whether you are wearing an off-the-
rack or a custom-made suit, you have
to care for it properly.
If you need help cleaning and
maintaining men’s suits, call our
Durango or Farmington branches at
(970) 903-1642 or (505) 564-3333,
respectively.
Durango, CO
(970) 903-1642
Farmington, NM
(505) 564-3333
PHONE NUMBERS
https://kellysdrycleaners.com/
CLICK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE:
Contact
Details
in 7 Easy Steps
B L O G | K E L L Y ' S D R Y C L E A N E R S
https://kellysdrycleaners.com/
When we think about all the expenses
that go into buying men’s suits, we
normally consider two things – the
initial purchase and alterations.
What is often ignored, though, is the
cost of caring for one. You can keep
your expenses minimal by making
sure that your suits are well cared for
using the right techniques and
materials.
Here are 7 steps to guide you:
1. Clean Your Suit at Home
While an occasional suit dry
cleaning remains the best option
after wearing your suit for several
days at work or a few evenings in
town, you can help prolong the
lifespan of your garment by
cleaning it at home.
Dry cleaning is most recommended
when there are hard to remove stains
and other major emergencies. We can
help teach you how to clean a suit at
home.
You have to invest in a good suit
brush. It looks much like a hairbrush,
with a wooden or plastic body and
handle.
Its bristles are either real animal hair
or synthetic material. Natural animal
hair is the best because of their
softness.
Brushing your suit after every use is
the best way to ensure that it stays in
tip-top shape.
The fabric of men’s suits often lose
their integrity over time as dirt and
unseen particles build up. Brush your
suit from the shoulders down, gently
and slowly, and never perpendicular
to the fibers. Use a lint roller if
necessary to keep it looking spiffy.
2. Put Down the Iron and Use A
Steamer
Many people do this often and yet
wonder why their suits did not last
long. Avoid using regular dry irons to
press your suit because they can
damage the fabric and add an
unwanted sheen to your garment.
If it needs pressing, use a steam iron
and use a press cloth as a barrier for
additional protection.
Better still, get a garment steamer.
While this is a little more expensive, it
is the best way to de-wrinkle and
deodorize your suit.
3. Hang Your Suits Properly Using
Quality Hangers
You may have a substantial amount of
hangers at home, but do you have the
right size?
Getting the right size will secure the
shoulders, and allow the suit to drape
perfectly while hanging, keeping a
good shape.
High-quality suit hangers are not only
wide, but they are also thick. Using
thin and sharp hangers can cause
“nipples” from where the ends
protrude.
4. Create Ample Closet Space and
Use Garment Bags
Suit jackets now need more storage
because of the larger coat hangers we
just discussed.
It is important to provide ample space
for your suit so they can drape
perfectly during storage.
If one is packed too closely with other
garments, it can wrinkle. Also, air will
not be able to circulate, and too much
humidity can damage the fibers.
It is also highly recommended to store
suits in breathable garment bags to
protect from dust and moths.
5. Invest in Cedar Blocks
A moth can lay more than 100 eggs
and these critters can easily feast on
your suits. Use cedar to help control
their growth.
It acts as a natural moth repellent
It absorbs any residual moisture
And it imparts a pleasant scent to
fabrics
Cedar has three main benefits:
Cedar blocks may lose their scent
after a while though.
You may add a few drops of cedar
essential oil to renew them. Be careful
not to sprinkle it on your suit as high
concentrations may damage the
textile fibers.
6. Pack It Well When Travelling
A garment bag is a must if you are a
serious traveler with a suit. Be sure to
get one that is breathable, light, and
easy to carry.
If you do not have a garment bag yet,
learn how to properly fold and pack a
suit in a way that minimizes wrinkles.
7. Give Your Suit A Break
Sometimes
Similar to the importance of resting
your muscles after a serious workout,
it is also important to rotate your
suits. Try avoiding wearing the same
piece multiple days in a row.
After wearing a suit all day, it will pick
up dirt and moisture from the
environment and your body.
While you can easily remove dust by
brushing, the moisture has to leave
naturally or with the help of a cedar
block.
Let the fibers relax after use by
hanging for at least 24 hours. If it is
made from heavier fabrics, rest it for
48 hours.
Whether you are wearing an off-the-
rack or a custom-made suit, you have
to care for it properly.
If you need help cleaning and
maintaining men’s suits, call our
Durango or Farmington branches at
(970) 903-1642 or (505) 564-3333,
respectively.
Durango, CO
(970) 903-1642
Farmington, NM
(505) 564-3333
PHONE NUMBERS
https://kellysdrycleaners.com/
CLICK BELOW TO VISIT OUR SITE:
Contact
Details