Sometimes, we can avoid wearing our favorite clothes out of concern that they won’t look or fit the same after going through the washer and dryer. Being careful to sort them by material and color and using the appropriate unit settings can go a long way toward preserving these special items. However, how you store your laundry—either by hanging or folding it—also has a significant impact on its life span. The guide below explains how to know which items require which method.

What Should Be Hung

All clothing that is meant to have a crease or fold should go on a hanger. This includes collared shirts, business pants, and skirts with pleats. Most blouses and dresses should be hung as well—especially if they are made of delicate fabric that will easily pick up wrinkles. In particular, any laundry made of linen should always be hung. While wooden and plastic hangers are versatile and suitable for most items, consider investing in some velvet ones for clothes made of slippery materials. 

What Should Be Folded

Fabrics that are made of knit cotton or wool, such as sweaters, should always be folded. On a hanger, their own weight will cause them to stretch out. The same is true for pants made of heavy fabric. Jeans should always be folded to avoid stretching out the waist. Corduroy, heavy weave cotton, and jersey will also fold nicely without wrinkles—so long as you don’t let them linger in the dryer too long after they finish their cycle.

Need a convenient place to wash your clothes? Visit City Laundry in Lincoln, NE. Instead of spending hours on individual loads, bulk-clean your towels, bedding, and wardrobe all at once by taking advantage of their coin-operated heavy-load machines. For your added convenience, they are open 7 AM to midnight all year long. To learn more about what they offer, visit the website. Or call (402) 483-2113 with questions.