Proper care will help your Blendko garments look their best and last longer. Follow these guidelines to maintain the quality and appearance of your clothing.
General Care Guidelines
🧺 Before First Wear
- Read the care label carefully
- Wash dark colors separately first time
- Check for loose threads or buttons
- Remove all tags and stickers
🌡️ Temperature Guide
- Cold water (30°C) for most items
- Warm water (40°C) for whites and lights
- Hot water (60°C) only when specified
- Always check individual care labels
🧴 Detergent Tips
- Use mild, color-safe detergents
- Avoid bleach unless specified
- Use fabric softener sparingly
- Pre-treat stains before washing
🌬️ Drying Best Practices
- Air dry when possible
- Avoid direct sunlight for colors
- Use low heat if machine drying
- Remove while slightly damp to prevent wrinkles
Fabric-Specific Care
Cotton & Cotton Blends
- Machine wash in cold to warm water
- Can be tumble dried on medium heat
- Iron on medium to high heat while damp
- May shrink slightly after first wash
- Turn inside out to protect prints
Denim
- Wash inside out in cold water
- Wash with similar colors only
- Air dry or tumble dry on low heat
- Iron on medium heat if needed
- Wash less frequently to maintain fit and color
Synthetic Fabrics (Polyester, Nylon)
- Machine wash in warm water
- Use fabric softener to reduce static
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Iron on low heat with pressing cloth
- Remove from dryer promptly to prevent wrinkles
Delicate Fabrics (Silk, Lace, Chiffon)
- Hand wash in cold water or use delicate cycle
- Use mild detergent designed for delicates
- Never wring or twist - gently squeeze out water
- Lay flat to dry away from direct heat
- Iron on lowest heat setting with pressing cloth
Wool & Cashmere
- Hand wash in cold water with wool detergent
- Never use hot water or harsh detergents
- Gently squeeze out excess water
- Lay flat on towel to dry, reshape while damp
- Store folded, not hung, to prevent stretching
Stain Removal Guide
🍷 Food & Drink Stains
Coffee, Tea, Wine:
- Blot immediately, don't rub
- Rinse with cold water
- Apply stain remover
- Wash as normal
🩸 Protein Stains
Blood, Sweat:
- Rinse with cold water immediately
- Soak in cold water for 30 minutes
- Apply enzyme-based stain remover
- Wash in cold water
🛢️ Oil & Grease Stains
Cooking oil, makeup:
- Blot excess oil with paper towel
- Sprinkle with cornstarch or talcum powder
- Let sit for 10 minutes, then brush off
- Apply dish soap directly to stain
- Wash in hottest water safe for fabric
🌿 Grass & Mud Stains
Outdoor stains:
- Let mud dry completely, then brush off
- Pre-treat with stain remover
- Soak in cold water
- Wash with enzyme detergent
Storage Tips
- Clean before storing: Always wash items before long-term storage
- Use proper hangers: Padded hangers for delicates, sturdy hangers for heavy items
- Fold knitwear: Never hang sweaters - fold and store flat
- Protect from moths: Use cedar blocks or lavender sachets
- Avoid plastic bags: Use breathable garment bags for long-term storage
- Climate control: Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
Care Label Symbols
Understanding Care Symbols
Washing:
- Tub symbol = Machine washable
- Hand in tub = Hand wash only
- X over tub = Do not wash
- Numbers = Temperature in °C
Drying:
- Square = Tumble dry
- Circle in square = Tumble dry
- Dots = Heat level (1-3)
- X = Do not tumble dry
Ironing:
- Iron symbol = Can iron
- Dots = Heat level (1-3)
- X over iron = Do not iron
Dry Cleaning:
- Circle = Dry clean
- Letters = Solvent type
- X over circle = No dry clean
Common Care Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid these common mistakes that can damage your clothing:
- Using hot water on delicate fabrics
- Overloading the washing machine
- Using too much detergent
- Ignoring care label instructions
- Leaving wet clothes in the machine
- Over-drying in the tumble dryer
- Hanging heavy knits that will stretch
- Storing dirty clothes