We are now headed into the really warm temperatures of summertime here in the south. This means more outdoor activities and loads of indoor air conditioned ones. This much warmer time of year inspires us to get out our coolest clothing. For many of us linen is a great choice this time of year.
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Linen has been a really popular choice for clothing for many years. It is made using fibers that come from the flax plant. This make it a natural fabric that breathes really well and makes it feel much cooler against the skin. It is much stronger than its cotton counterparts. It is also known for its difficulty to easily weave. For these reasons it is also more pricey and therefore clothes and linens made from this fabric cost much more but are more durable. It dyes well and can be combined with other materials and for that reason care must be taken in the laundering of our linen pieces.
One of the first things you will want to do is check the washing instructions on the label inside your linen pieces. Most of your all linen clothing including dresses, trousers, tunics, and shirts can simply be washed in your washing machine. If your linen has any other type materials such as on the trim work and stitching you may need to dry clean the item. Be sure to check any linings on your clothing. Because linen is a natural fiber it absorbs a lot of water during the wash cycle. It also tends to crease heavily in the wash. We have some great laundering tips to offer that will keep your favorite linen items looking fabulous all summer long.
1. One of the best tricks for washing your linen is to not do a large load. Allow plenty of space in the drum for the items to move around freely. This helps with the heavy wrinkling referred to.
2. Launder your linen items separately from other laundry. As with other laundry keep your lights and darks separate also. If you feel it is a delicate item hand washing might be best. Even if you have a half-load it is worth keeping linens separate from other clothing. This also keeps the twisting, pulling of the linen from wrinkling quite so badly.
3. Use a really gentle detergent and as always make sure the amount you use is appropriate for the load. Make sure to choose a cycle that has a long soak, short wash, rinse, short spin if possible.
4. You will need to make certain you use a cool temperature as linen must be laundered in only cool never ever hot temperatures.
5. When the linen has been washed check to make certain there is no lingering residue from the detergent. Remove promptly from the washer to keep those pesky deep wrinkles at bay. Linen should be line dried. Some laundering labels may state they can be dried in the dryer. If you do this then make certain to use a low temperature and remove the clothing while it is still damp. If your linen needs ironing (we are certain it will!) then iron while damp.
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Linen is a great choice for the hotter summertime weather and can be easy to maintain if these steps to take care of your clothing are taken. Laundry Express, coin laundry in Raleigh NC, is here to help you with all your laundry needs. We can help you take care of and maintain your linen items with our great dry cleaning services. Come by or give us a call today!
