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How to clean and maintain a suit

29.12.2020

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It is known that the price of each suit is quite high. So everyone wants a suit to last a long time, but it all depends on how you clean and maintain your suit. There are many steps besides hanging it on a hanger or throwing it into the washing machine as many people understand. So it would be better if you know how to properly care for the suit with the following equipment and methods.

 

Cleaning and maintenance equipment

 

  1. Dust brush

Every day we have no way of knowing how much dust will stick to the suit? Let’s say that after every use, clean it with a brush. That being said, this is an important step in keeping a suit looking good. The appearance of a suit cleaning brush is similar to a normal hair brush. If the bristles are not wool, they are synthetic. But no matter what type of bristles you choose, should choose soft bristles not too hard or coarse to prevent fabric damage. As for the method of use, just brush one way down, similar to shaving.

  1. Hanger

You should have hangers that are the same width and length as your suit. can bear the weight of the suit to maintain the shape from the collar, shoulders and torso to always be in the same shape as well as preventing wrinkles that may occur. You should avoid hanging a suit on the office chair. Instead, you should use hangers every time when not wearing them.

  1. Suits bag

Suits bags are available in both canvas and plastic, which the choice of use depends on the preferences of each person. In any case, there should be a suit bag in the wardrobe because it is a thing that helps prevent wrinkles, dust and insects quite well. Also, don’t worry about the musty smell. Just hang the suit and leave it for about a day before putting it in a suit bag and don’t put too many suits in the suit bag at the same time.

 

Procedure for cleaning and maintaining a suit

 

  1. Dry clean, remove stains on your suits.

Cleaning a suit depends on the nature of the fabric but most of them are more suitable for dry cleaning and doing it only 1-2 times a year is enough. During use, the wearer just needs to take care of the suit and remove dirt on the fabric with a clean cloth and leave the suit in a well ventilated place after use to prevent the musty smell is enough.

  1. Remove creases on your suits with steam

To remove wrinkles and odors on suits, use a vertical steam iron rather than a regular iron because this iron will not affect the fabric, while normal irons tend to be very hot and comes in direct contact with the fabric, this makes the fibers on the fabric more easily damaged. If possible, avoid using any iron on the pockets of your suit jacket. This may cause the lining of the pocket to lose its shape.

 

  1. Dusting your suits with a brush and a roller

 

As everyone knows that Suits are prone to dirt and dust that can easily cling to them. Therefore, it is recommended to use a dust brush to brush the suit jacket every time after use, starting from the shoulder area and gradually rounding down one by one and swipe in the same direction. The roller is used to remove any hair or fur that may get on the shirt in order to maintain the look to always look beautiful.

  1. Hanging

After cleaning all steps have been completed, always hang the suit on a hanger. A good hanger should also match the shape of the suit, especially the width of the shoulder area to keep the suit intact. It is recommended that a hanger made from natural wood. This is because the material can help absorb moisture from the fabric.

  1. Keeping your suit in a suit bag when travelling.

 

No matter where you take your suit, it’s a good idea to keep it in your suit bag when travelling without wearing it to prevent dirt that may stain the suit. It is recommended to look for a suit bag that’s easy to carry, lightweight, and can ventilate well.

  1. Do not wear suits repeatedly for several days.

The important thing to avoid is wearing the same suit for several days in a row to prevent deterioration, and it also makes your image look dull as well. So it’s better to swap out a different suit in the wardrobe to wear instead.

 

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