Busy packing away your winter clothes? The experts say that go for Azadirachta indica (neem) or tobacco leaves instead of naphthalene balls to preserve woollens from damage.
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"Delicate embroidered pieces should be wrapped in butter paper. One can also use organic items like Azadirachta indica (neem) or tobacco leaves instead of naphthalene balls to save woollens from damage," he added.
Stains or particles on woollens need to be cleaned before storing them away; so dry-cleaning for some items is a must.
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Designer Ruchira Kandhari says after ensuring the garments are clean, "wrap each clothing item separately in a cloth".
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One other important factor that needs attention is that closets, dressers, drawers and trunks should be cleaned before storing woollen clothes.
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"One can use plastic tubs with tight-fitting lids, plastic baggies with zippers or plastic sweater boxes. Place mothballs or moth crystals inside the storage containers and you are done till the next season," said designer Namrata Gupta of studio Anantam.
Some items can be washed and ironed at home. If you are planning to do so, keep Satam's tips in mind.
"Steam pressing is needed for woollen wear. After washing, dry them well in sun. Do not store immediately after drying. Never dry them on racks or ropes. Always flat dry them and avoid squeezing while draining excessive water."
"Add a teaspoon of glycerine while washing the woollens as they will retain their lustre and protect them from shrinking during washing as well," Satam added.
How does one store woollen shoes for the next season?
"Use a tissue or cotton and gently wipe dirt and moisture from the shoes. After that wrap them in a shoe bag or shoe container and store it," said Jaipuria.
Also, one can nicely wrap footwear in a brown paper bag. Avoid direct wrapping in plastic bags.
Source-IANS
