So spring is here and it looks like it's time to hang up my wool peacoat for the next 9 months. I was wondering how I should care for it? Some websites recommend that you dry clean your wool coats at the end of the winter while some websites say that dry cleaning your clothes such as suits, will take away from the life of the piece of clothing.
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How to Care for a Wool Peacoat
So spring is here and it looks like it's time to hang up my wool peacoat for the next 9 months. I was wondering how I should care for it? Some websites recommend that you dry clean your wool coats at the end of the winter while some websites say that dry cleaning your clothes such as suits, will take away from the life of the piece of clothing.
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Now's a good time to do that annual dry cleaning before storing it in a cool, dark, dry place with cedar.
Cleaning is a wear factor for clothing, but an annual basis is no big deal for something you wore regularly. You want to wash off oils, salt spray, and dirt that are sitting on the fibers. Just be prepared for a sticker shock if you're not used to the $35 cleaning price.
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I think my dry cleaner charges about $15 per coat. Good point though. We should probably have a few sticky threads in regard to long term clothing storage, and maybe one dedicated to shoe care delimited by the material and step by step out of box care / pre-first wear up to regular maintenance.
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Woo zombie thread.
I would give it a good brush-down with a clothing brush (I just use a clean shoe polish brush), then get it steamed and pressed to kill any microscopic buggers that may have taken up residence. Store it on a wide-shouldered hanger in a breathable, fabric garment bag to keep the dust and moths away.Ben
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Originally posted by rlriii13 View PostWhat could result from using a sealed bag that didn't breath?Ben
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