How to wash, dry and care for every fabric without damage: delicates and fancy clothes, activewear and outdoor gear, with Duffloo's fabric guides.
How to wash, dry and store different fabrics without damage, from delicates and formal wear to activewear and outdoor gear.
Most duvets and comforters can be washed at home. The catch is that they are big, they hold a lot of water, and the… Read More about How to Wash a Duvet or Comforter at Home (and When Not To)
October is when winter coats come out of the closet in Toronto, and it's when you notice last season's grime on the… Read More about How to Wash a Down Jacket and Winter Coat
To clean fancy clothes without damage, read the care label first and take anything marked "Dry Clean Only" to a… Read More about How to Tackle Cleaning Your Fancy Clothes Without Damage
To wash every fabric without damage, match the method to the fibre and read the care label. Use a warm-water normal… Read More about All in One Guide to Washing Every Fabric
To keep activewear fresh, treat stains and odours as soon as possible, before they set into the fabric. Pre-soak sweaty… Read More about Laundry Tips for Outdoor Enthusiasts: Keeping Your Active Wear Fresh and Ready for Adventure
Care labels are tiny and the stakes can be high. These guides go fabric by fabric and item by item, so you can wash the thing in front of you without shrinking, fading or flattening it.
Toronto winters get their own attention: down jackets, parkas and the duvet that never quite fits in the machine. If an item is too precious to risk, the guides say when to take it to a specialist instead.
Two habits prevent most fabric damage: read the care label before the first wash, not after, and wash in cold unless the label says otherwise. Heat is what shrinks wool, fades dark cotton and breaks down the stretch in activewear, so a lower setting is the safe default when you're unsure.
Three small steps save a surprising number of clothes: turn garments inside out, close zips and buttons before they go in, and use a mesh bag for anything with straps, hooks or lace.
