Main precautions when washing your company uniform!

The uniform is a form of communication between the company and its different audiences. They convey confidence, professionalism, standardization and hygiene. If you work somewhere where they are mandatory, you need to take some care to keep them in perfect condition and preserve their durability.

With this in mind, we have prepared some tips to help you when washing, drying and Iron your uniform, check!

1. When washing in the machine:Always remember to separate light and dark colored clothes. They must be taken separately so that white clothes preserve their color for longer.

In addition, if there are delicate items, wash them inside a net or pillowcase. This way they suffer less damage and will last much longer. Another necessary care is with the types of fabric, cotton clothes should not be washed in hot water, as they shrink. If the clothes are made of Acetate, Rayon and Viscose fabric, they should not be centrifuged as they may suffer deformation. 

2. When hand washing:Hand washing is best recommended for delicate items. When they are new pieces, they need to be washed separately, as they may release paint during the first few washes. Always wash the pieces with cold water, do not soak them and avoid rubbing them too much. Don't forget to rinse well. 

3. When using bleach:Bleach is always a delicate matter, you need to be very careful when using it to avoid damaging the pieces. Choose preferably hydrogen peroxide-based products to reduce the chances of staining your clothes. When leaving the pieces to soak, do not leave them for more than an hour and never bleach them in iron or brass containers.

4. When ironing:Whenever you iron a piece of clothing, you need to pay attention to the types of fabric it is made of. You can find this information on the label along with the temperature that should be used when ironing. For those with a higher incidence of polyester, it is recommended to cover the area to be ironed with a cotton fabric (light in color) to prevent the item from burning. Also try to pre-select the pieces according to the temperature at which they should be ironed and start with the lowest ones.

5. When drying:When drying your items, never expose them directly to strong sunlight, as this makes them fade more quickly. Heavy items and t-shirts must be folded onto the clothesline so that they do not lose their original shape. It is also necessary to pay attention to the different types of fabric, wool knits must be dried horizontally and polyester, elastane, acrylic and polyamide clothes cannot be dried in the dryer. If you are drying the items indoors, the ideal is to place the clothesline in a drafty area.

These are general tips on how to take care of your professional uniform to keep it looking nice. and looking new.

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