CLOTHING CARE

Did you know vintage clothing (especially pre-1980s) is more structurally sound than many garments today and new clothing is more likely to fall apart because the lower quality fabric used is not made to last.

So many added chemicals in new garments makes it toxic for our environment and you! Eg Formaldehyde- commonly used to prevent mildew and wrinkles, but correlates to skin irritation and even cancer.

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♥ All our clothes are handpicked with love to ensure you're getting real vintage clothes ♥

Read this thread to find out how to care for your vintage goods and get the most out of your clothes.

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1. HOW TO REMOVE STAINS ORGANICALLY

Baking soda and vinegar does wonders together.
Lemons target spots
Hydrogen peroxide is a low-impact liquid which can wipe away blemishes

Be sure to look up the type of removal for the type of stain! these home remedies can make oil or protein-based stains worse.

Puracy is a natural stain remover brand that use eco-friendly formulas.

2. HOW TO CLEAN VINTAGE CLOTHES IN THE WASHING MACHINE

If it has a visible care label follow those instructions carefully.
Most cotton, sturdy linens, and synthetic polyesters or nylons can withstand the washing machine.
silk and rayon require either a hand-wash or professional clean.
Stick to hand washing clothes without a label or put it on the gentlest cycle with cold or warm water instead of hot.
Add vinegar to your washing process with a natural and safe laundry detergent to disinfect your clothes entirely.

3. HOW TO HAND WASH, IF CARE INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING

Note: Care labels weren't introduced until the early 1970s/ the writing can fade over time.

Hand wash with natural detergents and stain removers
Castile soup is amazing for handwashing as it requires little liquid
Adding vinegar to the mix kills germs.
Fill up your sink and let the garment soak.
Massage the garment
Keep an eye out for bleeding
Press out the excess water and continue the cycle until the water runs clear.

4. HOW TO DRY VINTAGE CLOTHES

Avoid the dryer
Lay bulky items like wool or cashmere sweaters flat to dry
Use padded hangers for lighter pieces
Avoid wired hangers as it stretched the shoulders.
Air or line dry
Use a steamer instead of an iron to care for the older, worn fabric of vintage clothes.

CLOTHING CARE

SEE THE POTENTIAL

1. HOW TO REMOVE STAINS ORGANICALLY

Baking soda and vinegar does wonders together.

Lemons target spots

Hydrogen peroxide is a low-impact liquid which can wipe away blemishes

Be sure to look up the type of removal for the type of stain! these home remedies can make oil or protein-based stains worse.

Puracy is a natural stain remover brand that use eco-friendly formulas.

2. HOW TO CLEAN VINTAGE CLOTHES IN THE WASHING MACHINE

If it has a visible care label follow those instructions carefully.

Most cotton, sturdy linens, and synthetic polyesters or nylons can withstand the washing machine.

silk and rayon require either a hand-wash or professional clean.

Stick to hand washing clothes without a label or put it on the gentlest cycle with cold or warm water instead of hot.

Add vinegar to your washing process with a natural and safe laundry detergent to disinfect your clothes entirely.

3. HOW TO HAND WASH, IF CARE INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING

Note: Care labels weren't introduced until the early 1970s/ the writing can fade over time.

Hand wash with natural detergents and stain removers

Castile soup is amazing for handwashing as it requires little liquid

Adding vinegar to the mix kills germs.

Fill up your sink and let the garment soak.

Massage the garment

Keep an eye out for bleeding

Press out the excess water and continue the cycle until the water runs clear.

4. HOW TO DRY VINTAGE CLOTHES

Avoid the dryer

Lay bulky items like wool or cashmere sweaters flat to dry

Use padded hangers for lighter pieces

Avoid wired hangers as it stretched the shoulders.

Air or line dry

Use a steamer instead of an iron to care for the older, worn fabric of vintage clothes.

Can't do it yourself? Item too delicate and intricate? That's fine you can search up local green drycleaners and take a visit!

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CLOTHING CARE

SEE THE POTENTIAL

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1. HOW TO REMOVE STAINS ORGANICALLY

Baking soda and vinegar does wonders together.

Lemons target spots

Hydrogen peroxide is a low-impact liquid which can wipe away blemishes

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Be sure to look up the type of removal for the type of stain! these home remedies can make oil or protein-based stains worse.

​

Puracy is a natural stain remover brand that use eco-friendly formulas.

2. HOW TO CLEAN VINTAGE CLOTHES IN THE WASHING MACHINE

If it has a visible care label follow those instructions carefully.

Most cotton, sturdy linens, and synthetic polyesters or nylons can withstand the washing machine.

silk and rayon require either a hand-wash or professional clean.

Stick to hand washing clothes without a label or put it on the gentlest cycle with cold or warm water instead of hot.

Add vinegar to your washing process with a natural and safe laundry detergent to disinfect your clothes entirely.

3. HOW TO HAND WASH, IF CARE INSTRUCTIONS ARE MISSING

Note: Care labels weren't introduced until the early 1970s/ the writing can fade over time.

Hand wash with natural detergents and stain removers

Castile soup is amazing for handwashing as it requires little liquid

Adding vinegar to the mix kills germs.

Fill up your sink and let the garment soak.

Massage the garment

Keep an eye out for bleeding

Press out the excess water and continue the cycle until the water runs clear.

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4. HOW TO DRY VINTAGE CLOTHES

Avoid the dryer

Lay bulky items like wool or cashmere sweaters flat to dry

Use padded hangers for lighter pieces

Avoid wired hangers as it stretched the shoulders.

Air or line dry

Use a steamer instead of an iron to care for the older, worn fabric of vintage clothes.

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Can't do it yourself? Item too delicate and intricate? That's fine you can search up local green drycleaners and take a visit!

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