How to wash a suit at home

Cleaning the suit

The matter of washing clothes in general is not complicated or difficult, but rather requires the housewife to know the types of fabrics and take them into account in the method of washing. However, formal clothes in particular need great care during cleaning, as they are usually washed in stores designated for cleaning them, but it is possible not to The presence of these stores nearby, or something requires cleaning the suit immediately; Therefore, it can be washed and the stains stuck to it can be cleaned at home easily, by following simple home methods and using safe materials. It will not change the color of the fabric or lead to damage after washing, provided that the instructions on the clothing label contained in it are adhered to.

Ways to wash a suit at home

There are several ways in which a suit can be washed and cleaned of stains at home, as follows:

Wash the suit by hand

The suit can be washed and cleaned by hand at home by following these steps:

*Follow the washing and cleaning instructions on the label usually found on the suit jacket, in order to ensure how to clean the suit according to the type of fabric it is made of, whether it is silk, cotton, or linen, and the washing method. If it is found that it can be cleaned by dry cleaning, this means that it is Can be cleaned at home.

• Test a small, hidden part of the suit before starting to wash it completely, to ensure the result that will appear if it is washed at home, by placing water, detergent, and fabric conditioner on a small part of the suit, rubbing it gently, then pressing with a piece of cotton on the washed part, if dye comes out of The suit fabric is cotton, it means the suit needs to be dry cleaned, and if no dye comes out it can be washed with water.
• Dip the suit into a bowl filled with cold water, then add laundry detergent in an appropriate amount.
• Gently scrub areas with stains or marks.
• Wash the suit with cold water, and spread it out without squeezing out the excess water.
• Spread the suit out in the open air to dry naturally.

Wash the suit in a washing machine

The suit can also be washed in an electric washing machine by following the following steps:

• Turn the suit pieces inside out, the jacket, trousers, and vest.
• Place the suit in a mesh bag, or a bag designated for washing.
• Choose a mild washing powder suitable for the type of fabric.
• Make sure to set the water temperature to cold, and choose the shortest wash cycle.
• Spread the suit out in the open air to dry.

Ways to clean stains on a suit

There are several types of stains on clothes; Stains may be easy to clean, or difficult to clean, and are cleaned and removed as follows:

Cleaning tough stains

Difficult stains on the suit can be cleaned without having to wash it completely as follows:

• Mix a tablespoon of white vinegar with two tablespoons of cold water in a deep bowl, and stir the ingredients until they blend together, while using cold water. Because hot water can damage the suit fabric.
• Dip a piece of soft cloth in the vinegar solution, so that it is completely saturated, then squeeze out the excess solution until it becomes damp.
• Testing the effect of the solution on the fabric in a hidden part of the suit.
• Rub the stain or dirty areas in which dirt and dust have accumulated, such as: jacket sleeves, collar, pants cuffs, and pockets, while gently rubbing in circular motions from outside to inside, lest intense rubbing cause damage to the fabric.
• Place the suit on a sturdy wooden hanger so that it does not shrink or wrinkle, then hang it in a cool, dry place: behind the door, or in an open closet, until it dries, as it can take between half an hour and an hour to dry completely.
• Spray perfume on the suit if there is a smell of vinegar in it after it dries, in order to mask the smell.

Cleaning water stains

Water stains stuck on the suit can be cleaned as follows:

• Pour an amount of cold carbonated water (soda) onto the stain, and leave it for a few minutes until the fabric absorbs all of the liquid.
• Gently rub the stain with a soft, lint-free cloth, patting the stain lightly from behind.
• Turn the lint-free cloth over, fold it to reach a clean area, and rub the stain again in the same way as before.
• Continue folding the cloth and gently rubbing the stain.
• Pour another small amount of soda on the stain, and leave it until the cloth absorbs it completely, while continuing to dab the stain until the stain is completely gone.

Ways to care for the suit

Below are a set of tips that help in caring for the suit as follows:

• Be careful not to wear a suit on a daily basis. Because this may keep it clean for a longer period, and increase its lifespan, unless the nature of the work requires wearing the suit daily, in which case you can buy a number of suits to change, or buy a number of pants that can be worn with the jacket in a new, elegant way.
• Empty the pockets of the suit before wearing it; Because the swelling of the pockets can stretch the suit fabric, changing its shape or distorting it.
• Fold the suit correctly in the bag when packing for travel, so that it does not shrink or wrinkle.
• Hanging the suit on a wooden hanger with wide shoulders; Because this will ensure that it maintains its shape, unlike thin metal ties, which can cause the suit to shrink and wrinkle, especially in the shoulder area, because it is light and may not bear the weight of the fabric, and does not enable it to maintain the shape of the suit as it should.
• Avoid hanging your suit on a cedar hanger; Because it can cause moths to enter it, thus damaging the suit fabric.
• Keep the suit in clothing bags made of cloth in the closet. These bags often come with the suit when you purchase it, to protect it from dust. However, plastic bags prevent air from entering the suit fabric. This causes an unpleasant odor to appear from it, makes it easier for moths to access it, and can be torn easily, causing dust to enter it, so it is preferable to use cloth bags to store it in the closet.