Your clothes may be wearing out, fading quickly, or losing shape — and the reason is often simple laundry mistakes. Treating your garments correctly can significantly extend their lifespan, especially your favourite everyday pieces.
Below are some of the most common fabric-damaging habits to avoid.
Washing Items With a Dry-Clean Label
Your first step should always be reading clothing labels. Fabrics are not created equal — each garment has specific care instructions that include symbols showing exactly how it should be washed.
Dry Cleaning Symbols to Know
- Circle: Dry-clean only.
- Letters inside the circle: Indicates which solvent to use.
- Dashes: More dashes = more delicate handling required.
- Crossed circle: Do not dry-clean.
Some fabrics like cotton, linen, and durable polyester may be washable — but only if you follow these precautions:
- Use mesh bags: Keeps delicate items separate from rough garments.
- Use mild detergents: Harsh formulas damage fibres and strip colour.
- Use a gentle cycle: Reduces stress and friction on delicate fabrics.
- Use cold water: Prevents shrinking, fading, and dye bleeding.
Extremely delicate materials like wool, velvet, silk, and leather always require special handling. For these, relying on a professional cleaning service ensures safe, expert care.
Overusing Bleach
Bleach is powerful — but also extremely damaging. It weakens fibres, causes yellow/orange stains, and destroys materials like wool, silk, spandex, and mohair. Use it sparingly or avoid it altogether.
Buttoning & Unzipping Incorrectly
Zippers: Always zip before washing. Open zippers act like tiny blades and tear into other fabrics.
Buttons: Always unbutton shirts before washing. Leaving them buttoned adds stress to the stitching and can rip buttons off.
Harsh Stain Removal
Scrubbing stains aggressively only spreads the stain and weakens the fabric. Instead, gently dab the stain from the outside-in using a clean white cloth. Pre-treat stains as early as possible for the best results.
Let Hustle Laundry Handle It
Delicate garments and busy schedules don’t always mix. Hustle Laundry ensures your clothes are treated with expertise, precision, and premium cleaning methods for long-lasting freshness and care.
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