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Ciao everyone! I'm sharing easy laundry tips to take care of your clothes at home so your clothes last longer. I've linked to some of the tools I use below! Share your best laundry tip in the comments!
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Alyssa
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Favourite line, "enough to get a good tip at the end", made me laugh out loud! I must hang dry 80% of my wardrobe, that's why I hate laundry day in the winter, clothes hanging everywhere. Love the summer when I can hang things on the line. Thanks for another great video.
ahaha glad you liked that one Dian:) and YES - in winter it's hard to get around the house sometimes! Thank you for watching xx
Good tips. I think most of us wash our clothes too often. Airing and spot cleaning really save the wear and tear on clothes.
Nice seeing another part of your home! I really like the look of radiators in a house.
Yes we are all over-washers I think! I'm so glad you liked hte video and the different backdrop! haha thank you for watching xx
Thanks for the tips Alyssa. It's true we all wash our clothes too much! My number one tip for wardrobe maintenance is choose natural fibers whenever you can. Most are naturally antibacterial which means they do not smell after wearing and do not need washed as often as synthetics. Naturals are more comfortable to wear as they are breathable and all natural fibers are biodegradable. When hand washing woolens and cashmere I would add one more step. When you have squeezed out as much water as you can by hand, place the sweater on a towel , roll up like a swiss roll and press hard to remove more water. Unroll then place your sweater on a dry towel , block to shape ( as you have shown) and allow to dry. This extra step speeds up the drying time .
There is a certain way to hang sweaters so they don't stretch. Fold flat lengthwise, place the hanger, base of hook at the arm pit of the sweater, fold over sleeve and body of the sweater. It won't stretch or slide off the hanger. Which is great if you have more hanging space than space for folded. I hang my clothes up right away after wearing. Pants I hang at the waist, full length, flat front to air out and get rid of any wrinkles. Also I spray my perfume on before I put my clothes or jewelry. Perfume can break down and even stain fibers, it's been known to do the same to jewelry, metal, pearls.
in order to kill the bacteria that make our clothes stink the most gentle yet effective solution is a steamer. if its for a household it doesnt need to be big and expensive like the ones they use at big stores and you can do a bunch of other chores with it.
Excellent! I've always done all of this. We don't have a dryer, and don't want one... It shocks me when I hear so many people automatically wash every single item they wore in just a day. If it's a baby or child that gets dirty, or if daily occupations cause dirt, stains and sweat, it makes sense. But it's a pity to systematically wash garments just because they were worn once or a few times, if they are not dirty or smelly. Airing them well is enough, or just cleaning a little stain. When we take good care of our clothes, especially our favourite and all time classics, they can last for years and even decades, and they will take care of us too :) (less money and energy wasted, less consumption, less waste and pollution, and they keep us beautiful, comfortable and warm or cool for a long time).
I love seeing your decor and apartment style! Would you ever consider sharing some decor tips- maybe around using what you have in your house in new ways or redecorating in creative ways without buying new stuff?
This is exactly how I care for my clothes and it truly works!
Thank you. I have been wearing my denim more between washings...now I will spot clean and air things out. I really appreciated your comment about treating each garment the same no matter how much they cost.
yay! Glad ou liked those bits Kathy thank you for watching xx
👏👍 the most important aspect in my opinion is to really take good care of your clothing items! if you put in the work your clothes will look so much nicer for so much longer.....!!! 👕👚👗👖
Your hair is looking particularly ravishing today, Alyssa. I agree with all those techniques. I live in Australia and we have plenty of sunshine so I don't even own a dryer. I have a front loader washing machine and only have cold wash. The hot water hose is not even connected!! I wash my woollens exactly the same way you do and lay them on the towel to dry!! I do love natural fibres so knowing how to care for the garments I have invested in is an integral part of ensuring their longevity.
Thank you Heather! How lucky you are to have that abundant sunshine! Love your laundering philosophy :) Thanks for sharing and watching! xx
Heather Valentine Agree as a fellow Australian I cringe at the intense use of dryers - we do have one but it is in our shed and only use it sparingly. Makes such a difference to clothing longevity.
@@loub1733 Yay, a fellow Aussie!! I have never owned a dryer!! Even in winter I can get my clothes dried without it. I have a portable clothes line that I bring out in winter and place it under my patio. I hang items there even when it's raining. If they are taking a really long time due to slow evaporation rates when it's super cold, I place them on the rails attached to my oil radiator heater.
I do understand this may not be as easy in super cold countries like Canada, but these strategies can reduce the use of tumble dryers. They are shocking for knocking the stuffing out of the clothes. Look at the lint filter in a dryer after just one use. All that lint is comprised of the fibres that used to be in your clothes, sheets, towels etc!! I do feel as though there is an accepted norm about the use of tumble dryers when a little bit of creativity can make use of sunshine and wind to dry clothes. I notice from American and English movies, that is just the way clothes are washed - from the top loader (which treat the clothes terribly, battering them about inside that machine) to the tumble dryer!! No wonder consumers are on such a buying treadmill!! And no wonder that consumers don't want to invest in higher quality fibres. If that is the way they treat their clothes, they can't envisage any other way.
I buy clothes made of natural fibres - wool, linen, cotton and some silk - so I want to care for them as best I can. A lot of my clothes are thrifted and been around for years already. I want to be the best custodian of them that I can. I make sure that on my watch, these clothes continue to look their best.
Wow!! I wrote a lot!! I am passionate about this😀
i am from Greece and we also don't need dryers for the most of the year but for the colder months or a rainy day i use a portable hanger and a dehumidifier. it realy works if the space is not too big for your machine and the clothes stay soft and smell great.
Wow Ladies! I'm Brenda, an American, and you're right. We are raised to use washing machines and dryers. Thank you all for sharing what are mostly new ideas to me for clothing care. I hadn't connected the lint with fibers lost from my laundered items. I'm a fan of tiny homes, minimalism and Earth friendly living! I'm going to look into developing a forever wardrobe and learn to care for the items better than before. Thank you!!! Blessings!!! 💗🌱🍃👗😄
This is probably my favourite video of yours and definintely the most helpful one about caring for your clothing that I’ve seen. Thank you so much for sharing 😊
I'm so glad you found it helpful Mayte thank you for watching and the lovely comment xx
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yay! I think you will enjoy it Katherine :) Thank you for watching!
Great video, but I’d like to add that silk items shouldn’t soaked more than 5 minutes. I rarely use my tumble dryer, I hang everything in my laundry room with a fan going, and a window open (I live in California and I know not everyone can leave a window open, but do try the fan-it speeds up drying and gives garments some movement that reduces wrinkles).
Thank you for the tips. Learning why some sweaters gave out more fluff than others depending on the mixture of certain fabrics to give it a particular look, was interesting to hear. Liked the content of your videos as usual .
Thank you for watching Zia! xx
Great tips Alyssa! Your hair looks beautiful. 😁 I watched the entire video as I was doing my makeup so I hope I'm not repeating something that you did or said. But, something that I do to help sweaters dry faster is to roll them in a towel after squeezing the water out of them. Lay them on the towel, roll completely and squeeze. It takes a vast amount of water out of the garment and they dry a lot faster. I do that with all of my sweaters that tend to weigh 20 lb when full of water. LOL Thank you so much for your videos. I enjoy them and learn a lot of great tips from you. Stay safe and well.
That's how my mother taught me as well, Bonnie. Gently squeeze the water out of sweaters, and then spread out on a dry towel, careful to re-shape and block. I spread mine out on a countertop, however, not on the floor! I have a multi-line clothes line in the laundry room and hang all our clothes to dry. A small room dehumidifier helps a lot, and has a timer so it doesn't run unnecessarily.
Hello, Alyssa! Wow, you look so amazing in this video!!! But then what else is new? 😉
Lovely tips as usual, and thank you for introducing Skillshare. I've never heard of them. Signed up and excited to explore.
A physics teacher shared a simple laundry detergent solution recipe when I was in 6th grade. One teaspoon of salt and baking soda each added to a small hand-washing tub of cold water - the gentlest solution for all your delicates. Airing is wonderful too, especially, in the sun, and I always turn the garments inside out before airing them. Have a great week ahead and see you soon!!!!
And may I just celebrate your great achievement again... 85 K - woohoo!!! Go Alyssa! It's wonderful to watch your channel grow from the very beginning. I'd better get ready for the 100 K celebration because it's coming SOON! 🥰😍👏🎉😘🌼💖
Hi Natalya! Thank you so much as always for the kind comment and encouragement :) It means so much! and THANK YOU for that amazing tip! I will try that too ! Sounds nice and gentle and uses household items! And yes - great point about the sunshine and turning garments inside out! All great tips :) Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Have a wonderful week ahead! xx
Alyssa, when I tell you how I do my gorgeous cashmeres you will faint. First of all, I try to buy cashmeres 1-2 sizes bigger or sometimes I get men’s small sweaters at Costco. I’m petite so there’s quite a size difference, men’s sweaters are less expensive as well. I then put them individually in a LARGE mesh laundry bag and secure it. The first time I don’t use a mild laundry soap just hot water. Let them go thru the cycle then leave it I the bag and put it in the dryer. Dry till almost dry then take out and dry folded once over a hanger till totally dry. I have some cashmeres that are 20 years old and they look like new. The washing in hot water and twisting action of the washer shrinks the item and then the drying action continues to shrink the sleeves and length of sweater but now it is much much fluffier and gorgeous! It now fits my 5’4” body and is soft and beautiful. Sometime try this on a thrifted sweater maybe if you are fearful. I love my cashmeres and wear them like most people wear sweatshirts only I think I look better, ha. You can always get a good deal on men’s basic Vneck or crew necks.
Gayle, I love this story. I’ll be looking for some extra large men’s sweaters to give this a try. I am 6 foot 1 so women’s sweaters are always too short and I never get to cuff anything. After of the initial sizing do you continue to wash them the same way? Only with soap?
JL Janice LaVergne I don’t know your size but it will only shrink a couple of sizes so be careful you don’t get the sweater too big.
SO FUN seeing the dining room and your natural wood table!!! bellissimo!!!!!!!!
Finally! So happy you made this video 👍
Yay! Glad you liked it thanks for watching Crystal xx
for withe blouses, I use vinegar mixed with boiled water, and I used your hanging on air with sunlight rays will dry white like using bleach (honestly, doesn't work...that turns white shirts to yellow)
I use febreeze fabric spray and works great.
So important to take care of our clothes like the good friends they are! Buy less, choose well, make it last! 💕
I only put sheets and towels in the dryer....everything else I hang or lay flat on a surface....good tips...I feel the same way if a pay a lot or a little for the item
Absolutely! :) Thank you for watching Francine xx
If you live in a tiny apartment, you do not have that space available
I don’t own a dryer, so I have to hang everything. It can be a pain in the winter when everything takes an age to dry!
I wash my cashmere sweaters all the time on the wool cycle in a net in the machine. Than I pull it in shape and dry them flat . Same with silk. And they last for 8-10 years without any problems. They are my favorite fabrics. But I could not wear them so often if I had to wash them by hand let alone massage them.
I didn't know the existence of sweater combs, I've just ordered one! Thank you for your tips 😉
Great tips and love your coffee mug, btw!
Thank you, Alyssa. Very helpful tips. And your hair is fabulous 😊
It's my birthday, so I'm starting with your happy attitude and intention - self care!
aw Happy Birthday Eleanor!!! I wish you a wonderful year ahead! xx
I'm one of those who resisted washing my wool because decades ago a cold hand wash still shrunk one. A few weeks ago I did wash an old one and no problem! Cashmere though scares me. It doesn't mat down??
I'm not sure if it was you or someone else but I learned about a year ago that merino wool doesn't pill (that explained why some of my sweaters didn't pill) and blends pill terribly. So I now vow no blends and merino and cashmere only (I hate how those burgers pill!).
Thanks for sharing your shavers. Wondered what you used.
so far my cashmere hasn't - when you first put it in the water it's a bit scary but I find once it dries and you give it a good steam it's good as new! True about merino but i also think it depends on the fibres and YES - I forgot to mention about blends pilling - if you do have to go for a blend I would recommend at least 70% of one type of fibre to help reduce pilling but staying away from them altogether is even better! Thank you for watching - I've linked to shavers and detergents in the description box :) xx
@@AlyssaBeltempo I noticed that some of my cashmere sweaters (i.e. Everlane, Vince) pill more than others. Can you tell me how to determine the quality of cashmere. Thanks
I overcame my fear of handwashing Cashmere by buying secondhand “long fiber” sweaters. They have turned out beautifully and I enjoy the extra polish cashmere gives my casual look.
Thank you for all of the great advise. You are appreciated!
Thank you Alyssa! I definitely wash my clothes the least possible times
Spray water under armpits and hang garments outside after each wear before putting them back. Wash jeans inside out. I use an extra large dish drying mat to blot out water after hand washing my cashmere sweaters. Bisous de LA!
Just purchased some Bend and Hook thin hangers. I’m in love! Try them out.
Thanks for the recommendation!
Super useful!
Very informative - thanks!
Thanks for watching! xx
I always love your tipps😍 I don't wash my clothes quite often, besides t Shirts, long shirts or sportswear, if sportswear with functional fibres gets sweaty, it doesn't help to hang it outside... The smell stays. What is your experience ? My wool running shirts can be worn soooo often, when I hang them on the balcony after the workout... But I wear softshell/hybrid jackets for the upper layer when it's cooler...
Stay safe 🌹❤️
so interesting - synthetic fibres hold onto odours longer than natural ones so for the performance wear that is technical and synthetic I do wash them more often than regular daily wear clothes. I haven't found another way around this unfortunately except I try to be selective with which tops I wear for which types of workouts (ie; synthetic for less intense so I can wear them more) vs. natural for running ... I'm sorry I don't have better information for you on this one - workout gear is always a challenge! :)
@@AlyssaBeltempo thanks 😘
@@AlyssaBeltempo I have trouble finding non synthetic workout wear which becomes a quandry on laundry day. Synthetic fabrics shed a ton of micro fibers into our waterways. The guppy bag seems to help. Any recommendations for non synthetic workout wear would be appreciated!
Sharon Hansen Hi, have you tried bamboo clothing? I love it. BAM do a great range. It’s not cheap, but it wears and washes really well imho.
@@karenchaplin2700 that sounds really a good choice... I haven't heard of it in Germany yet... Will hold my eyes open!! And yes, that is a really serious problem for me as well, that microfiber gives so much micro plastics into the water 😳 I'm looking for a washing bag to prevent that...
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Hi Alyssa, I’ve been missing your videos of late, so I need to catch up on them, I don’t wash my denim jeans unless they are really really dirty which they never get that way, I don’t go out much but have a lot of denim jeans for our winter here in Australia 🇦🇺 and can usually get through the whole Season without washing them until it’s time to put them away just by rotating them around, then I’ll just do one wash and fold them away for next Winter, I’ll usually keep just a couple of pairs out for throughout the whole year, but if I can get away without washing and ironing I will Lol 😂...Best Wishes and Stay Safe from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🌸🌸🌸
Great thoughtful tips Alyssa. I learned anout airing out clothes from my German grandmother. Now I only launder jeans about 1x/month, hang inside out in the fresh air between wears. Bright sunlight will bleach whites back to true white, even stains. And I've always washed everything in cold water, colors stay true and saves $$$. You look gorgeous btw, love the black fitted top 😘
Whats considered cold water? 30 degrees or even less?
Wonderful video, thank you :) I was distracted by your lovely watches! Please make a video of your watch collection one day
Thank you with this tips!
Very timely video ❤️
Great tips Alyssa! ☕😉
Dear Alyssa, very useful video, thanks! Mentainance is essential to building up your closet. May I ask you? What can you do with a newly bought knit (wool) that makes you feel super itchy? Someone told me about placing it in the freezer but I am not sure whether I will ruin it this way. Thanks 💕
Personally, I have never washed silks or cashmere by hand and I have plenty of both items. I just don't have the time or the inclination (being a very lazy person) to do so. If it can't go in the washing machine, then I don't risk buying it. I however, did choose very carefully my washing machine: I wash jeans, silks and woolens all on the 30 degrees / 20 minute cycle. I haven't 'lost' an item yet and have been doing this for years. I have however had a horrible experience with my pilling machine when I was in a hurry. Said item wasn't laying completely flat and I was rushing....bad move! I cut a chunk out of my favourite sweater!! As a result, I now lay everything that I pill flat on the ironing board, placing a chopping board inside the garment on the area that needs de-pilling. I pull the garment tightly around the chopping board and this stretches it (don't pull it too tightly though) and it works like a dream. I do it section by section. It takes a bit longer, but it lasts longer. Over-pilling wears the garment out if done too often and will become threadbare in no time. Gee...that was an essay......sorry about that Alyssa!! 😀
oh no! haha yes a lot of these garment care tasks need to be done when you have time, and I completely understand the avoidance of hand washing etc. Some laundry machines definitely handle these favbrics well. Great tip with the chopping board thanks for sharing! Have a wonderful week xx
Thanks for your tips as well!
@@smilesandbestwishes8597 You are most welcome! stay safe, wherever you are 👍
Thank you❤️
Thanks Alyssa, another great video. I love the tip about lining up seams when drying knitwear. I need to get hold of some Eucalan; that looks much easier than my handwash liquid. I was surprised at the denim washing statistic... I only really wash mine if they look dirty 😳
Thanks so much for sharing your tips
Thanks for your tips!
I have a really chunky cashmere sweater, with lots of braiding in the knit design and it has some pilling. I assume the sweater comb is safer than the electric sweater shaver... right? Either way, I'm nervous.
Nice home ,house you have,greetings form the Netherlands. And thank you for this tips
👍🏼Thank you for the tips. I try to hand wash my clothes when I can.
Very helpful! Thank you :)
So glad you found it helpful Desiree thank you for watching! xx
Hi Alyssa! How are you? Are you still in lockdown? Thank you for the video. I am thinking about putting away al lot of my cloth, the don’t make any sense right know. Still in my jeans and filling the difference. I need to eat less and move more 😬. Have a nice and calm week, see you next week.
Hi there! Yes, still in lockdown .. I hope you are doing well and are healthy! I understand - it's hard to pay attention to much when the world is in such a weird state. Hopefully the nice weather means you get to go outside more! :) Wishing you a wonderful week xx
I like your ideas
My Uniqluo linen cardigan streatched like crazy after I hung dry it (before I even wore it). Not sure if it’s because the cardigan was made made of low-quality linen? I love that cardigan but that experience really freaked me out. So I never hang dry my linen clothing since then.
Hi Alyssa! Thank you for this very helpful video. Do you handwash « dry clean only » garment, like silk shirt, cashmere or other wool blends sweaters?
Hi Sylvie! Yes! The cardigan I use in the video is cashmere and I also use the same technique for my silks :)
Alyssa Beltempo Glad to know! Thank you Alyssa. I’m curious... do you speak french? I live in Quebec, I’m not very good in written english and it would be nice if I could ask you my question in french :)
I would love to see a home tour! 🌸😊
Thank you for the “adult supervision” Alyssa. Learning about the nature of fibers in fabric will be helpful. I’ve had a question I’ve wanted to ask the community for the longest time. It seem to me that there must be some sort of “sweater dryer” for those of us whose homes are so cool in the winter that wool and cotton sweaters take days to dry. Because of high energy costs the thermostat is set to 66 to 68 during the day and off at night. After your presentation i’ve got a sad feeling there is no such appliance?
I have never heard or seen of it unfortunately!
We moved to Valencia Spain, no drier, my clothes are lasting forever. Lots move ironing necessary thoughts
Love to know if you have any tips for dealing with clothing moths. We seemed to have gotten rid of them but I'm so afraid we'll get them again and I'll loose wool or cashmere. I clean my clothing like you suggest and had to resort to dry cleaning once when we discovered a bad moth infestation. Hanging in direct sunlight seems to really help as a prevention but any tips would be deeply appreciated.
With wools, moths LOVE undisutrbed wool so even in the warmer months when they are less likely to be worn, at least once a month, shift them around, refold, something so thise darn moths are messed with. Make sure they are clean before storing.
There is an ethical Welsh jeans company - huit denim, that has, challenged people to go like 6 months without washing and to buy darker denim as it produces less pollution in the manufacturing process
I want your beautiful kitty!
How do I keep lint off clothes? It seems when I use my lint roller, two seconds later theirs lint on it again, mainly my black clothes.
Apollo is looking well.
What brand of steamer is that? Very compact! I never wring and I air dry anything with elasticity. I heard silk needs to be kept away from sunlight as much as possible ... any truth to this? Thanks for the 2 months.
Hi Valerie! It's a Conair! I've had it for years and really like it - i've linked to a similar one in the description :)
When you live in super humid weather like Indonesia, it’s impossible to just air dry your garments, unless you want to keep your family away from you forever.
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I wish I could wash my denim less, but they start to sag and lose shape after 4-5 wears. Anyone have any suggestions?
Hi, very helpful but have you been brave enough to hand wash your everlane silk shirt? This dryclean business has been putting me off making the purchase
My silk shirt isn't everlane sadly - it is a very old one but I always link to the everlane one because it looks almost identical! I have washed silk the same way though with no issues ... :) I hope this helps!
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Would like name &/or ingredients for cashmere washing please.
I like to dry clean items a few times then move to hand wash. I prefer washing to dry cleaning and think clothes are cleaner that way.
Hi Alyssa, first, your hair looks great! I really like the egalitarianism (???) of the treatment of the clothes regardless of how they come to you. Nice demo of blocking! Have a safe week. Warmest wishes, Joanne ☕🌍🌹
I find that I spend a huge amount of water when I wash garments at home. I have extra sensitive skin, so I am horrified that the garment will still have soap, and make me have an outbreak. I guess it's just me.
Did you move?
I really love your videos, but I think it's time to replace your camera gear and microphone. You will soon reach 100K followers, I do belive that a little better quality of audio and video is then expected.
Thank you so much for the feedback Maria - sound is definitely a struggle for me this is good motivation to invest. Thank you!
Great tips, thank you!