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There are some women that do a load of laundry every few days, and those who wait until the weekends to get it all done.
And then there are those who wait until the last possible minute. And by last possible minute, I mean the laundry basket overflowing, and there’s a chair full of clothes that have been worn just once, perhaps twice.
If you fall under the third category, no judgment. Laundry is definitely one of the least favorite among all the chores. Besides, not everyone has the time, patience or energy to clean during the work week, especially for those who have to deal with the horrible Manila traffic during their daily commute. Additionally, not everyone has a washing machine at home. A lot of people have to visit a laundromat in order to get some clean clothes.
But procrastination does have its consequences. As the days go by, your wardrobe gets emptier and emptier, to the point that you’re left with your pang bahay, formal attire, clubbing wear, gym gear, basically clothes that you wouldn’t be wearing to the office. Thus, we resort to clothes that maybe have been worn once or twice, simply because you’re out of options.
It’s not exactly pleasant, wearing not-so-fresh clothes, but hey, it’s something that we’ve all done to survive until laundry day. Even though we all do this, it’s not really something we like to admit to each other. We want others to believe that we’re wearing clean clothes, and not pass judgment when they discover you’ve worn the same jeans three times in the last 10 days.
So how do we trick people into thinking our outfits are fresh from a fresh batch of laundry?
1. Hang clothes in the bathroom while you shower
First things first, this hack only works if you’re taking a long shower (15 mins or more), so it’s better to do this one before bed rather than when you wake up to avoid rushing in the morning. The steam from your shower is enough to get wrinkles and creases out of your blouses, pants and dresses. This takes up no extra time in your busy day, but make sure that the bathroom door is closed so that you trap enough steam in there. Also, let your clothes stand for a bit to dry off before you put them on.
2. Lint rollers are your best friend
Even if you don’t have pets, lint rollers are a must-have when it comes to finishing touches. Fibers and lint on your Korean Style Elastic High Waist Jeans aren’t a good look on anyone.
And just because lint is more obvious on dark clothing, it doesn’t mean you don’t need to be rolling off the lint on lighter colored fabrics. There are a lot of things that can catch on to your clothes, so make sure you do a lint roll before you leave the house, and maybe bring a smaller one with you to work for touch-ups.
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3. Use a steamer instead of an iron
Is the shower steam not enough to get rid of the creases on your Carly Culottes, or whatever pants you want to re-wear the next day? Ironing takes so much time, not to mention it requires a bit of knowledge to navigate. While your iron might have the dial for specific fabric settings and temperatures, things can still take a wrong turn. Besides, if you don’t have time for laundry, there’s no way you have time for ironing.
A steamer, on the other hand, is quick to de-wrinkle as well as kill off those odor causing bacteria. It’s also really easy to use. So spare some time in the morning or the night before to “freshen up” your already worn clothes.
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4. A little bit of perfume never hurts
Obviously, perfumes are not used as, and should never be used as, deodorizers, but a little spritz of your favorite scent can give off that feeling of freshness that you normally have with clean clothes. Plus, no one would suspect a thing when your clothes smell like the Downy perfume collection. Just don’t go overboard; otherwise you’ll smell like you just walked through the perfume section of a department store. Remember, less is more.
And if you can’t be bothered with any of these hacks, browse through our catalog for new threads! We’re adding new products to the site soon, so stay tuned!
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