Fashion and clothing

Modus operandi of perfumed clothes

Clothes fresheners

Clothes fresheners are considered among the beautiful elements that impart a fragrant and pleasant scent to different pieces when washing them, and give them cleanliness and freshness. In addition, fresheners help soften clothes, which makes it easier to wash them. Its softness and elegance, ensuring its cleanliness from any impurities, and some types of fresheners can be prepared at home without the need to buy them and spend a lot of money on them, and ensure their quality; As some ready-made fresheners may be of weak efficacy, and may lead to roughness of the clothes and thus damage them later.

Ways and recipes to perfume clothes at home

Some resort to making clothes fresheners at home, as previously mentioned, to give them the opportunity to choose the ingredients and scents that they prefer and are attracted to, and there are many recipes that in turn help in making clothes fresheners, including the following:

  • The use of aromatic sachets that are placed in the drawers of the cabinetsLike putting lavender bags with a beautiful scent, in wardrobes and drawers of clothes such as linen, or drawers of socks, and bags in gymnasiums, as they have distinct antimicrobial properties, bacteria and fungi, so they attack the unpleasant odors that may come out of clothes by their action and eliminate them, and special fresheners can be placed in the drawers In a bowl over the cloth, by mixing dried herbs, white rice, and essential oil, then placing this freshener in the middle of the cloth and securing it with tape or string, or using pre-made bags for drawer fresheners.
  • Mixing white rice grains with essential oilsRice helps absorb unpleasant odors from clothes, and it is used by placing it in the place designated for fresheners in the washing machine and adding essential oils and other herbal oils with beautiful scents to obtain fragrant and refreshing clothes.
  • Use natural oils in the washing cycle: By putting beautiful-smelling oils, such as mint, citrus, or eucalyptus, in the washing machine; To give pleasant scents to clothes and perfume them, noting that these natural materials last on clothes for a longer period of time than other chemicals.
  • Putting cedar wood on the clothes to be washedIt smells of woody and earthy scents, and it should be noted that these scents calm the nerves, help relieve stress, and have antiseptic properties for clothes.
  • Use of essential oilsThey are natural oils with a beautiful scent that perfume clothes, and they have other distinctive properties, including:
    • Sandalwood oil, which has a woody and earthy scent, is soothing, stress-relieving and has antiseptic properties as well.
    • And vanilla oil, which in turn also relieves stress and refreshes clothes.
    • Frankincense oil, as this substance is characterized by its earthy smell and helps calm emotions, and in turn it may relieve anxiety and stress as well.
    • Ginger oil, which gives clothes warm and refreshing scents as well
  • Mix dried orange peel with a little ginger and cinnamon essential oil.It is used by placing it in the place designated for fresheners in the washing machine.
  • Rose waterWhere it is possible to put a few drops of concentrated rose water, which is used for many things, including perfuming clothes, as it can be obtained from places designated for selling perfumes, and it is used by placing it in the place designated for it in the washing machine to enjoy the smell of fresh, long-lasting clothes.

Use of essential oil

A few drops of natural oils with beautiful scents and a person's favorite, such as lemongrass or orange essential oil, can be added to the tank of the clothes steamer before ironing the clothes, so that it automatically smells fragrant during ironing. In addition to the above, the wardrobe can be wiped with a piece of scented tissue or a few From the perfume that one prefers on a piece of cloth or a piece of clean sponge and wiping the closet with it, which provides clothes with these pleasant scents.

Read also:Types of dress fabrics

Guidelines for choosing and caring for clothes

It is imperative for a person to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of his clothes, which reflects positively on him, so that clean and beautiful clothes give him more confidence and encourage him to do his various actions actively and with determination, but there are many things that must be taken into consideration to maintain the quality and cleanliness of his clothes, and wash them in the appropriate way. And follow the following instructions to take care of it:

  • Buying high-quality, long-lasting clothes, and reading their information and type before purchasing them.
  • Pay attention to the instructions on the clothes, which are intended for washing them according to the type and color of the clothes, and are specially designed to protect and preserve them.
  • washing dark clothes by turning them inside out; So that the color does not transfer to other clothes.
  • The use of detergents suitable for the type and color of the fabric of the clothes, and the appropriate quantities of them as needed, and the use of fresheners as mentioned in the previous paragraphs as well.
  • Drying and airing clothes well; To get rid of the odors attached to it.
  • Iron the clothes in the correct way, and avoid raising the temperature of the iron and placing it so that it suits the type of piece.
  • Store clothes in the right way, put heavy clothes on the shelves designated for them, in addition to putting the rest of the pieces in their places as well, and avoid mixing them together in random ways.
  • Avoid wearing clothes for a long period of time, as if the fabric gets very dirty and does not take enough time and care to restore its original shape and splendor.
  • Wearing work clothes only at work; This is in order to maintain its shape and quality.
  • Cleaning woolen clothes with the brush assigned to them; This is to remove impurities that may be attached to it.
  • Immediately clean stains on clothes, if any, using spot cleaners, and then wash them as usual.
  • fold clothes well; to maintain its shape and luster.
  • Buy appropriate, airtight plastic storage bags if one wants to use them.
  • Do not use wire hangers to hang clothes; To avoid putting pressure on the shoulders of the clothes or causing damage to the silk clothes.
  • Reducing washing clothes so that they do not deteriorate or change color, and only when needed.
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