Caring for your New Clothes LIKE THEY'RE YOUR FRIENDS Best Practices Did you know over 25% of a garment’s environmental impact comes from consumer care alone? You can keep your clothes looking good AND reduce your environmental impact with the following best practices. Wash your clothes on cold, inside out and on a gentle cycle Dry your clothes on a rack or hanger and not in the dryer Spray lightly worn clothes with water to release wrinkles and hang outside to refresh Freeze clothes to halt bacteria growth and then hang outside to refresh, wash if needed Avoid dry cleaning except for stains you can't remove on your own and/or special occasion garments; look for organic dry cleaners Tools To implement the best practices above, you'll want to have these items on hand. Drying rack and/or outdoor Lingerie (wash) bags to wash clothesline delicate clothes in This drying rack is an option for Guppy Friend small spaces Biokleen Bac Out Clothespins Small spray bottles for water - use Clothing Brush (typically used to to release wrinkles remove fur, hair and dust but can Steamer be used to clean stains) Iron and Ironing Board READ "YOU DON'T NEED TO WASH YOUR CLOTHES" READ "HOW TO MAKE YOUR CLOTHES LAST" READ "HACKS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SHOES" lorenenorth.com Caring for your New Clothes LIKE THEY'RE YOUR FRIENDS READ "HOW TO CARE FOR CHEAP CLOTHES - AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO BUDGET STYLE" (FROM PRIMER) READ "THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO ECO-FRIENDLY AND HEALTHY LAUNDRY" (FROM ECOCULT) WATCH "HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR SWEATY WORKOUT CLOTHES" WATCH "HOW TO HAND WASH A SILK (OR ANY DELICATE FABRIC) SHIRT" lorenenorth.com.