* I am working with P&G in promotion for their products. I received the same prize pack as the winner will receive. All my opinions are my own and not swayed by outside sources.*
One thing I absolutely hate is when I buy new clothes and they ultimately get dirty. I decided to compile a list of tips to help our clothes last longer, in the hopes that they help someone out. I hope you enjoy these tips!
1. Make sure you buy quality clothes. A lot of times, I tend to buy cheap summer clothes which inevitably backfires on me. I like to call these clothes a one wash wonder and by the end of the week, the shirt has so many holes and grass stains in it, that it needs to be tossed.
2. Instead of throwing away clothes that have a small hole, use a patch to cover it up. No reason why a perfectly good pair of pants with a small hole, can’t be covered up with some fabric you have stashed around your house.
3. Make sure if clothes do get dirty, that you have spare clothes with you in your diaper bag or pocketbook. Nothing is worse than kids eating a messy meal out in public and then have a shirt full of stains. By having an extra set of clothes, you can do a quick change and go to your next destination.
4. Be sure to use quality laundry products like Tide and Gain. Here are some of the great, new products on the market:
Gain Flings
An easier way to use Gain. These three-in-one single-use flings include 50% more scent, an oxi boost and the freshness of Febreze, for long-lasting freshness and cleaning power.
Tide Simply Clean & Fresh
Offers a dependable clean and superior mal-odor removal
Tide Plus Collection
Tide + Coldwater Clean
Coldwater cleaning with whitening ingredients
Tide + Febreze Freshness
Provides long lasting freshness with an upgraded scent
Tide + A Touch of Downy
Makes clothes feel soft & fresh with an upgraded scent
Tide + Bleach Alternative
Removes dinginess and gets whites whiter
Tide + Febreze Sport
Removes body soils, odor and sweat stains
Tide + Ultra Stain Release
New Tide Ultra Stain Release will help remove 99% of everyday stains
Ultra Stain Release is specially formulated with stain removal ingredients that work at the fiber level and has a new pre-treat stain Zap! Cap that lets you use Tide as both a detergent and a pre-treater on tough stains.
Family Dollar shoppers take pride in making their families’ look and feel their best, and clothes are an important part of that equation. Family Dollar offers the latest innovations in fabric care to assure your family has an affordable clean – a better clean for every dollar. The new P&G products will help keep your family’s clothes cleaner and are part of a regimen to keep them looking newer and lasting longer. Be sure to check out Family Dollar today for their new and convenient fabric care options.
Win it: One winner will receive the following gift pack:
$25 Family Dollar Gift Card, Downy Unstoppables , Gain Flings , Samples from the Tide Plus Collection.
For this giveaway, simply leave me a comment and tell me your #1 tip for making clothes last longer. For an additional +2 entry, tweet about this giveaway mentioning @dentistmel and @FamilyDollar. This can be done daily. Giveaway ends April 15, 2014. Good luck!
My secret is tide detergent!
i tweeted! @cohenam03
I keep them clean and put them away neatly and follow labels if special needs to make them last
https://twitter.com/johnverse68/status/446634858421313536 I tweeted
I take my 81/2 month old twin girls shirts off before I feed them, helps them stay stain free and they love being messy!!
I change into old clothes when I get home from work. That way my work clothes last longer and don’t get stained in the kitchen.
keep seperate hampers for dirty clothes going in the wash and clean clothes coming out of the dryer
I always pretreat heavily soiled clothing.
I pretreat stains and flat dry delicate clothing.
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I always turn jean inside out!
I always pretreat stains or spots before I wash them.
I use the Tide + Febreze Freshness and it is amazing! It always leaves my clothes with that freshly washed smell.
We have a HE front loader washer. It doesn’t agitate/beat the clothes–it tumbles them gently, and that’s a HUGE help for helping them last longer!
I wash my jeans inside out to preserve the quality.
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I follow care instructions and happen to use Tide already.I don’t let soiled clothing sit for long. Thanks for this chance .
Carol L
I wash in cold or warm water, but not hot.
If it has only been worn for an hour or so, it might not need to be washed so I just hang it up in the sunshine (to get rid of smells).
I FOLLOW THE WASHING INSTRUCTIONS
I make clothes last longer by washing the colored in cold to avoid the colors from fading. I also use stain remover on anything that has stains!
Thanks
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I pretreat stains and I turn printed t-shirts inside out when I wash them
https://twitter.com/charliesmom2006/status/446789165909159936
Don;t use bleach or HOT water and never dry in too hot temp.
Cold water and low cycle. Cold water kills bacteria just as well and saves money as well!
I air dry clothes when I can.
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My number one tip for making clothes last longer is washing them in cold water!
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Washing colored clothes in cold water, to prevent fading.
i wash my clothes in cold water.
I wash our clothes in cold water and hang them up to dry, to prevent fading. Thanks for the opportunity.
https://twitter.com/Hisbygrace/status/446950749834985472
My tip is to air dry clothing whenever possible to make clothing last longer.
Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
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I like making my own detergent. Seems to make my clothes feel fresher and like they last longer!
My tip is to use cold water to help with the colors not to bleed.
Thanks for the nice giveaway!
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I wash using cold water.
I wash in cold water and line/air dry where possible
I use tide & downy to make my clothes last. I also have an HE washer & dryer that helps too.
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My tip is to wash clothes in cold water.
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My best tip is to use Tide detergent. It keeps the color in my fabric and I wash all loads in cold water.
Tweet; https://twitter.com/CarrieDust/status/447146483335176192
I always wash in cold water and go lihjt on the detergent to make clothes last longer!
I tweeted 3/21
https://twitter.com/j1man1r66/status/447149728824688641
Clothes will last longer if you wash in cold water. Colors will also stay brighter.
https://twitter.com/contest_crazy/status/447172514792214529
I hang dry all our clothes!
I always wash my clothes inside out.
I tweeted https://twitter.com/miainthewoods/status/447196415945474049
I didn’t realize Family Dollar carried so many name brand products – I wish we had one a bit closer to me, but next time I pass one I’ll have to stop in!
My #1 tip for making clothes last longer is to wash them in cold water, so that they don’t shrink. Also, if you hang on to vintage clothes long enough, they’ll come back into style again. LOL! Thank you for the giveaway!
Interesting!
I always pretreat stains.
Great tips. I love shopping at family dollar.
Tide (original) is one of the only laundry detergents I can use without it making my skin all itchy! It ois the only pone I will buy!
Wash in cold washer and turn clothes inside out.
My #1 tip for making clothes last longer is to wash them in cold water. I also want to throw in the fact to treat stains instantly (we use OxiClean) when you know one is there.
I tweeted! 3/22
https://twitter.com/j1man1r66/status/447340395236560896
Turn jeans inside out and use cold water.
Thanks for the chance.
they have some great deals there, I like the toy deals!
I love tide, I will only use tide. It just feels wrong to use another brand. You’re so right about buying quality clothes. Sure the cheap ones are cheap..at first, but then you end up paying again when you have to replace the one that is all holes and tears. Garage sale clothes from a quality store work good for me too. Great tips!
What a coincidence! When I was in US I used to use ONLY Tide and Gain, I just couldn’t go with some other product and I can testify they are pretty awesome.
I always was my sons running hoodies inside out that he has won from races so the print on the front stays of them stay like new longer.
I use the Tide + Febreze Freshness and it is amazing! It always leaves my clothes with that freshly washed smell.
#1 tip for making clothes last longer is wash with cold water
I never put the kids clothes in the dryer to avoid shrinkage and air dry them. I also use cold water in the washer.
I make clothes last longer by hang drying my jeans and sweaters, I think it makes them last longer and keep their shape.
https://twitter.com/carawling/status/447460859715936256
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My tip is cold water and don’t launder unless dirty.
My mother taught me a lot of tricks when growing up as she was very frugal: 1. spot clean something rather than wash the entire garment just because there is only one spot on it, 2. Hang clothing outdoors on a hanger to give it a fresh scent if it isn’t dirty and just have a little smell to it. 3. Always zip up the zippers when washing clothes so you don’t pull the zipper out of shape and it will last longer. 4. It is a nice day, hang laundry out to dry or inside in warm place. 5. If something is just a little wrinkled or needs freshening, dampen lightly, put it in the dryer with a dryer sheet for a short period. You can also just use a dampened but not soaking washcloth. 6. Steam wrinkles out by hanging the item you wish to get the wrinkles out of by hanging in the bathroom when someone is taking a steamy shower or bath.
Make sure to follow the washing instructions on clothing.
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I always pretreat stains.
austma7@aol.com
I use the delicate cycle for light weight, lightly soiled items even if they are not marked “delicate’–it save time, money, and wear on the fabrics.
https://twitter.com/mbm218/status/447501277430177792
I am so with you on the cheap clothes backfiring. Especially when it’s something they wear a lot, like a coat or sneakers.
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We have a family dollar really close to where I live. I really need to stop in and get some of those deals.
I pre-treat stains and I wash most clothing in cold water.
If my wife would not get an allergic reaction to tide we would use it.. they have some good products.
Don’t use too much bleach.
I always follow the care labels, and try to limit time in the dryer.
I have had to stop buying white clothing because I’m constantly staining them. We love the tide brain through.
totally agree with the first tip. buy quality saves you money than buying cheap that won’t last longer. quality and branded clothing is comfortable to wear. Thanks for this tips
My secret is tide!
I always use cold water and I use tide for set in stains.
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Wash in cold water to save colors and save money
I wash in cold water and line dry most of my clothing.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
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follow care labels…1st, I sort my laundery,pretreat stains;wash;dry according to label and properly store my laundry so I can find them again.
https://twitter.com/TheresaJenkins/status/447607012419846145
I hang a lot of things to dry or finish drying only dry partialy in dryer
I tweeted! 3/23
https://twitter.com/j1man1r66/status/447728775862566913
Don’t wash everything every time you wear it !!! Some items, like jeans, can go more than one wear between washes (as long as you didn’t get them too dirty) !!
I like to hang dry my clothing which helps them last longer for me.
I always pretreat heavily soiled clothing.
Tweeted https://twitter.com/mecarolks/status/447755651788177408
don’t sleep in them
My tip for making clothes last longer is to not wear them! 8^P
Those are all great tips. I also make sure not to dry a lot of clothing that doesn’t need to be dried with heat.
my tip is i wash everything in warm water
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I wash my jeans in cold water, turned inside out.
wash with similar colors and try to use cold water if you can (to keep the color deep).
I wash in cold water and turn my clothes inside out.
Don’t over dry….it breaks down the fabric!
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Wash jeans inside out. They last longer!
looks great enter me
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Wash clothes with prints or pictures on them inside out. This will keep the image from wearing away as quickly.
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I always try to get free samples and use as little as possible. It is crazy how much shampoo/toothpaste/olive oil you actually NEED to use and how much the average person does! Also I try to avoid eating out… but if I do, then I try to split my dinner into three meals and take the leftovers home!
https://twitter.com/Kcollinz23/status/448187896114077696
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I tweeted! 3/24
https://twitter.com/j1man1r66/status/448245464161206272
To make my lingerie last longer I hand dry it!
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Use cold water in the wash loads!
The only tip I really have is to wash in cold water, and dry on a low setting, or better yet outside on a line!
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Wash in cold and line/air dry as much as possible!
My #1 tip to make clothes last longer is to use good laundry detergent and don’t put things in the dryer.
My tip is to follow the labels on the clothes. If it says, cold water, use cold and if it says gentle cycle, use the gentle cycle, etc..
My number one tip is to sort clothes into like loads and follow the care instructions for each type.
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My number one tip for keeping clothes and making them last longer is to take them off as soon as your done and hang them back up put them away. Take good care of them and use the right detergents. Thank you, Jerri Davis
https://twitter.com/exoria62/status/448592258045337600 / Thank you, Jerri Davis
I tweeted! 3/25
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My tip is to wash your clothes in cold water & to follow the label instructions & don’t put clothes in the dryer that are to be hung to dry!
andysavi.mom@gmail.com
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thanks!
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Cold water washing seems to make to make everything, especially color, last longer.
I pre treat stains
Air drying makes our clothes as long as possible.
turn clothing inside out before washing in cold water
I always wash towels separately and wash my clothes in cold water.
I use cold water on colors to keep them looking new!
https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/448823701450919936
My #1 tip is to follow the labels on the clothes.
I try to follow the label and use baking soda to really dirty loads.
My tip to make clothes last longer is to wear twice before washing.
My tip to make clothing last longer would be to read the labels and follow carefully.
One way we make sure the clothes last longer is not to use a dryer. Ours doesn’t work anyways, but unless it has to be dry immediately (in which we take it to the laundry mat), we had the clothes outside. They don’t shrink or wrinkle, and just gently dry in the breeze.
Wash in cold
i pretreat stains
I use Tide and Unstopables in my wash. My wash come out clean and smelling nice.
I have play clothes I wear frequently around the house. I preserve my good clothes by wearing them only in public, rotating them often and not wearing the same thing over, and I follow the inside label for laundering.
I put on the same clothes every day during the weekdays for a week when I get off work.
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I haven’t really noticed a problem with my clothes not lasting, but I do always make sure to wash with a good quality detergent!
Be gentle with them! Don’t use hot water or rough detergents and make sure to fix holes, remove stains, and deal with other problems when they happen.
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My number one tip is to keep my cloths out of the dryer as the dryer takes the life out of them.
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I always pretreat stains before I wash.
my tip is don`t use the dryer.
The first thing is to buy kid friendly clothes, comfortable cotton is high on the list. To keep the life in the clothes is to keep ahead of stains. I pretreated all stains as soon as the clothes are removed from the children. Milk and formula both are subject to growth of mold and mildew, which both stains and breaks down the fibers in the clothes. Pretreat in gallows you to wait a day or two to wash the clothes.
https://twitter.com/monicajegg/status/449050390172950528
Keep the good giveaways coming!
i treat stains right away and i wash everything in cold water.
Wash and store my different seasons clothes in a bin
I wash colored items inside-out, and I hand-wash all cashmere!
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To have play clothes
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I hang dry a lot of my clothes to keep them nice longer.
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My number one tip for making clothes last longer is washing them on a “quick” cycle instead of a normal/full cycle. It cleans them the exact same way but it doesn’t leave them to sit in the detergent and water, causing them to dull and wear out.
If I wear a shirt only for a few hours, I will just hang it back up. Saves wear and tear on washing so often.
http://twitter.com/mendyd/status/449385236749496321
Clothes will last longer if you do not overdry them in your electric or gas dryer
https://twitter.com/tatzgrrly/status/449564840260935680
I use tide in cold water!
I only dry my clothes for 20 minutes on low heat and then hang them the old fashion way!
When washing, I always turn my clothes inside out to prevent color fading. Also, I only dry clothes in the dryer for about 20 minutes and then complete drying on hanger. This helps to reduce fading and helps with electricity as well.
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bleaching my whites!
My number one tip to keeping clothes last longer is to wash them only when they are really really dirty, especially with jeans.
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Don’t wear the same group of clothes all the time;rotate with other clothes in your closet.
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I tweeted! 3/29
https://twitter.com/j1man1r66/status/449959283073875968
Only wash them when they are dirty or stinky.
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well..if you have favorite clothes that you like to where anytime..i say wear em till they fall apart…just dont over wash the real good clothes..i have no idea as you can see…my secret is garage sales..
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I wash in cold water
I wash in cold water to reduce fading.
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I check the pockets, turn t-shirts with graphic inside out, and wash in cold water.
i commented, tweeted and shared on Facebook. Thanks and i wash all my clothes with tide to keep them clean smelling.
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I feel like Bounce dryer sheets keep my clothes extra fresh all the time! 😀
I keep my clothing looking their best and lasting longer by using the correct laundry soap, following label instructions. Washing/drying jeans, shirts inside out to help reduce fading. I also include fabric softner in each wash cycle. And I use washer garment bags to prevent garments from being damaged or causing damage to other clothing being washed. And I also use BOUNCE dryer sheets they are another must for my laundry routine.
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By pretreating clothes before washing them.
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I wash in cold and dry flat or on a drying rack whenever possible
i wash in cold water and do not use a dryer..everything gets hung out to dry
I always add baking soda to my whites instead of harsh chemicals
wash in cool water.
https://twitter.com/euchre35/status/451090458597265408
Only wash when needed and nip stains immediately
Pay attention to the labels!
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I pretreat stains and flat dry delicate clothing.
My Number One Tip for making clothes last longer is washing more smaller loads of clothes of the same colors, like delicates or newer items that you really want to last. I don’t just throw a lot of clothes together in a load unless they are old and worn. I also use a water softener since we have hard water, that helps to get the clothes cleaner and keep them brighter longer. I also hang dry some shirts and then put them in the dryer on low with a fabric sheet for 20 minutes to soften them and keep them looking new or shrinking, especially 100% cotton items!
I tweeted: https://twitter.com/SharonBraswell1/status/451191006822551552
I wash dirty clothes regularly and don’t let that one cat walk on me and stab me with her claws and snag my clothes.
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Wash them inside out!
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I use Tide which works the first time eliminating repeat washings
I never overload the washer, and always make sure there’s enough water in the machine. This way the clothes don’t rub up against each other and wear. And here’s my tweet: https://twitter.com/Redrum72967/status/451902008967323648
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my #1 tip is to add a good stain remover to the clothing before washing and sometimes it helps to pre-soak an item before adding it with other clothes.
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I wash my clothes in cold water so they last longer.
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I don’t dry my good clothes in the dryer to make them last longer.
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I change out of my good clothes when I get home and rehang to wear again if not dirty.
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pretreat heavily soiled clothing
Keep your front load washing machine clean and mold free
I hang dry lots of my clothes.
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using cold water so the colors do not bleed
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My secret to longer lasting clothes is to turn shirts inside out before cold washing and also hang dry your clothes instead of putting them in the dryer.
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I love gain! Wash towels separate. And get a great stain remover
I keep clothes lasting longer by pretreating stains as soon as they appear, and making sure to follow the care labels exactly.
Sewing up those split pants, and torn jackets too.
I use Fels Naptha (I know, Grandma’s generation right?! But it is crazy amazing stuff!!) to treat stains and the rinse, rather than washing the entire garment.
I use cold water to wash my clothes
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Spray them with stain remover right after we take them off if there are stains.
My son uses a full coverage bib to keep stains away while eating.
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My daughter always wants to throw her clothes in the hamper after she’s worn them, even if she only wore them for an hour. I remind her that washing them so often will wear them out more quickly, and that will cost her money!
I wash in cold water
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for one I only wash in cold water N I usually wear my pants for more than one day before I wash them as I don’t do anything to get dirty.. I also hang them outside to dry if weather permits… love the fresh air clean smell…
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always take care of stains as quick after they happen as possible! also take the time to separate the clothes so they don’t dye each other!
I like to sort my families clothes and wash them according to the worst stains and smells I tweeted @racegirl1022
Pre treat grass stains.
I pretreat stains and flat dry delicate clothing.
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Washing clothes on cold is my tip for keeping clothes looking new longer.
I turn clothes inside out to keep colors.
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I love using a bleach pen especially for the little kid clothes. That way a stain doesn’t ruin an outfit.
I use soap nuts so i don’t have to use softner!
I wash everything but my towels on cold. I also hang dry most of my clothes when the weather is warm.
hang clothes outside when it;s warm.
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I try to line dry my clothes when I can.
Don’t wash your clothes after EVERY wear–if you just wear them normally, don’t get them very dirty, no need to wash them so often! Washing wears clothes out quicker.
I wash in cold water and pretreat my stained clothes.
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My tip for making clothes last long is stain removal as soon as you notice it….and not to wash in hot water.
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I use shout to keep clothes clean longer!
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Turn inside out & Wash in cold water
i only wash in cold water
I use the sun to get out a lot of our stains!
i pretreat stains
I find that buying good quality clothes makes a huge difference. I shop GoodWill and resale shops but only buy long-lasting, quality brands.
my tip is pay attention to the washing instructions
I always pretreat stains or spots before I wash them
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I hang my clothes damp and let them finish drying on hangers to make them last longer.
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Wash clothes in cold water
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One way I like to extend the life of clothing is to use my clotheslines instead of the dryer whenever possible. All the lint that builds up in the dryer is little pieces of the fabric that has worn off from the clothing. My clothes are getting thinner and more worn out just from tumbling in the dryer! Plus, the clotheslines are environmental and help save money on the electrical bill. 🙂
I rarely use the dryer for my clothing which helps them last longer. If drying on the clothesline, I hang inside out so they don’t fade in the sun. Otherwise, I hang in the house to dry and it really helps the clothes keep from breaking down!
This may sound strange, and not sure if it’s helping, but I wash my clothes inside out LOL!
My best tip is to use cold water as much as possible when you are washing your clothes!
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I wash clothes in warm water.
I air dry as much as possible, turn jeans inside out and use quality detergent! Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
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My best tip for making clothes look great and last longer is to wash in cold water and hang to dry.
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I try to use cold water
I hand wash clothes made with delicate fabrics.
I wash regular clothes in cold water, pre-treat stains, use vinegar in with the detergent and hang them up to dry. I hand them outside in Spring, Summer and Fall and have extension hooks in my laundry room to hang them in Winter.
I pretreat stains and try not to dry my clothes too much.
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My #1 tip is turning clothes inside out:)
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Letting clothes dry on a line versus the dryer makes them last long.
I wash in cold water and hang dry a lot of shirts.
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Number one tip… Put a bit of Pine Sol in the wash (just a capful for so) and turn the clothes inside out.. it helps preserve the look, feel, and color!
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My secret is to wash things only when they truly need washed. I will wear jeans twice or more if they are clean!
My secret is to wash things only when they truly need washed. I will wear jeans twice or more if they are clean!
If clothes are only lightly soiled, use only a small amount of detergent and a short cycle. This saves wear on clothing.
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Only wash if truly needed
I follow the care directions on the piece of clothing to make it last longer
I wash clothing inside out, and avoid drying when possible!
I wash with cold water only
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Resolve spot remover
I turn most of my clothes inside out, and I wash with cold water except for my whites.
Turn your clothes inside out and wash with cold water
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if the shirt has a graphic on it use the light setting on the dryer
I try to keep them clean and wash them less often and only wear my good clothes when I am out of the house
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Don’t over wash and dry as gently as you can.
My secret is to use a good quality detergent.
I always use a good quality detergent and I always hang dry everything!!
treat stains as soon as possible and wash as soon as you can.
My tip is to not wash clothes that do not need to be washed.
Everyone in my family has their own mesh bag for socks and underwear. That way the wash doesn’t eat them and they are easy to mate and get to the right person’s room.
I really don’t do anything different except always wash with cold water and hang dry.
I don’t wash my clothes every time I wear them, esp. if it’s only for a short period of time, and I turn bright and/or bold colors and/or shirts with decals on them inside out- both when I wash them and when I dry them. I also don’t put certain things in the dryer.
I always wash in cold water to make my clothes last longer.
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Clothes last longer if you use a good laundry detergent.
To prevent wear and tear on printed tees, I turn them inside out.
Separate and pre-treat.
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Wear 2-3 times (and spot clean as needed) before washing.
By best tip is to not wash it when it doesnt need to be a washed. a shirt I wore for an hour or two does not need to be thrown into the laundry
My tip is I wear my jeans more than once between washing unless they are actually dirty, I wash all my clothes in Tide and it saves on clothing costs because it cleans better and takes out stains other brands don’t.
I pre-treat with spot cleaner
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air dry on clothes line instead of dryer.
I pre-treat my clothes as soon as I notice a stain.
I always pretreat heavily soiled clothes
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I LOVE TIDE..IT CLEANS GOOD AND SMELLS GREAT 🙂
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My best tip for making them last longer is using a good soap to wash with
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I make sure I pre treat stains as soon as possible and I have my kids change their school clothes after school.
I make sure to clean clothes immediately after they get dirty or stained. I also always separate clothes by colors and materials.
I only wash our clothing in cold water to preserve their colors!
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I wash all our clothing in cold water. The colors stay brighter and I don’t have to worry about shrinkage.
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don’t stain them
turn them inside out
On shirts with printed pictures and wording, turn them wrong side out before washing. Keeps pictures looking new a lot longer
I always follow the care instructions on the item.
I hang dry the clothes instead of using the dryer!
i always pretreat stains and wash regulary
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never put in dryer
I turn clothing inside out before washing.
Always pretreat stains
I pretreat stains and wash my jeans inside out.
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I like to wash clothes with pods and then add purex crystals. Helps my son’s clothes smell better and last longer
Pretreat the stains from my boys’ clothes and use good detergent.
Pretreat! Quality clothing and good detergent! I love the added bonus of good smelling clothing , I use the unstoppables in every wash!
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i use quality brand laundry detergent opposed to cheap not as good brands
Carry a Stain Removal Pen or Wipe
Always pretreat the stained clothing
To make my whites last longer and look good I skip the bleach and opt for hanging them on the clothes line. The summer sun will brighten them.
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to make clothes last longer i hang them out to dry as much as possible.
We wash our laundry in cols water.
I make my own detergent and pretreat all stains for the kids clothes.
I wash my clothes with TIDE in cold water and hang out to dry!
Keep them clean and mend small problems before they become large
I have separate old clothes I keep for dirty projects like painting, gardening and deep cleaning. It helps keep my nicer clothes nicer longer.
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I tr not to use bleach because I think it makes clothing wear faster
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pretreat heavily stained clothing
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My tip is to air dry laundry and wash inside out
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pre soak, treat stains, and dont dry them~
I would say follow the directions on the tags!
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I always washn in cold water to prevent shrinkage and turn jeans and graphic tee’s inside out to prolong fading.
Cold water washing, change clothes after school
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We re-wear certain articles of clothing (if not dirty or smelly, of course), wash only in cold water, and hang on the clothing line whenever possible. Thx!
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Air drying
Using Tide!
Mine is to hang dry as many clothes as possible. Saves colors from fading and less energy!
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I think the one thing to keeping clothes lasting is making sure you soak stains, and having your kids or you use older clothes for messy projects.
My tip to make clothes last longer is to treat stains as soon as possible.
my tip is read the label on how to wash your clothes
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I don’t wash my clothes after each wear, unless they got something on them. I wash every other wear so they will last longer. I also wash in cold water the majority of the time. I think the hot water tends to make clothes get worn out faster.
NEVER WASH TOWELS WITH CLOTHING! I also only half dry my clothes & tehn hang them to line dry the rest of the way.
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My #1 tip – We freshen up our clothes, when they are not dirty instead of the full wash which can wear and tear on favorite clothes over time.
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I dry my clothes by hanging them up when I can instead of using the dryer.
I always wash in cold water.
I wash them on cold first to treat stains and turn inside out for the dryer
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My tip is that I wash all of my colored items in cold water.
I’ve learned to use the right setting first with laundry. read the labels, cold water is usually best, and low to medium heat. I dry 90% of the way for items like jeans and things I don’t want wrinkled, and hang to finish drying.
Also, it’s been recommended not to wash certain items of clothing after every use!
I only wash in cold water. 🙂
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