A high-quality winter coat should keep you warm through days of wind chill, sleet, and snow. To help your winter coat retain its quality,  avoid tossing it into the wash or letting it sit crumpled on the floor. Instead, handle your coat with care, visit the dry cleaner regularly, and store in optimal conditions.

How to Extend the Life of Your Winter Coat

1. Handle Gently  

If your wool coat collects lint or pills, use a lint brush to remove the material gently. If your coat is suede, use a suede brush to remove accumulated oil. Tools like a lint roller, wool comb, and cloth brush can also help your coat look its best.

2. Mind Your Hands 

While you may feel tempted to slip your hands into your pockets to keep warm, experts recommend relying on your gloves instead. If you want your coat to retain its shape over the years, reserve your pockets for flat objects like mobile phones and slim wallets.

3. Dry Clean

Resist the urge to throw your coat in the wash with the rest of your clothing, regardless of whether it’s constructed from wool, leather, or synthetic materials. Heading to the dry cleaners a few times per season will remove stains, odors, and leave your coat looking like new. By laundering carefully, you can significantly extend the life span of your coat.

4. Store Carefully

When you’re not wearing it, hang your coat on a high-quality wood hanger, which will keep it from stretching and help it retain its shape. You should also store it in a clean, dry area of moderate temperature with adequate ventilation. Using a garment bag will also protect your coat.

Protect your coat for seasons to come when you head to Anchorage, Alaska’s trusted dry cleaners. Since 1994, Mayfield’s Quality Cleaners has provided high-quality dry cleaning, alterations, and laundry services. As a local, veteran-owned and -operated business, the team is pleased to offer military and senior discounts as well as free U.S. flag cleaning services. They also offer a personalized touch and will repair buttons free of charge. To learn more about the affordable dry cleaners, visit the website or call today at (907) 277-4620.