Old Clothes How to Make New Clothes
Sep 15, 2025
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Clothes are not just tools to wear, but have completely different values depending on how you manage them. Depending on how you wash and store it, a few years old clothes can still shine like new clothes, or on the contrary, they can look old quickly. In times like these days when prices are rising and clothes are burdened, wisdom is needed to wear existing clothes for a long time instead of buying new clothes. Fortunately, there are clothes management methods that anyone can easily practice. Just changing small habits can keep your wardrobe in a new clothes-like atmosphere. From now on, let's look at seven ways to revive old clothes like new ones.
1. Observe how to wash clothes according to the color of the clothes
How to wash clothes is the basis of clothes management. If proper washing methods are not followed for each material such as cotton, knitwear, and silk, the shape and color are easily damaged. It is safe to hand wash knitwear or put it in a laundry net and wash it with wool course, and to dry clean silk or hand wash it in cold water using a neutral detergent. The habit of stuffing buttons and zippers before washing and turning clothes inside out goes a long way to reduce friction damage.
2. Using Anti-Color Detergent
Clothes with dark colors or prints tend to fade quickly during the washing process. At this time, using a color protective detergent can prevent dye leakage and maintain the color for a long time. In particular, printed T-shirts must be washed upside down for a long time. Simple but steady practice brings old clothes back to life like new ones.
3. Keep it clean by removing lint
Lint is the main cause of making clothes look old. The lint remover allows you to organize safely and quickly. If you don't have tools, it's effective to use a razor or toothbrush lightly, but you have to lay the fabric flat and sweep it gently to avoid damage. Just removing lint can make clothes much cleaner and feel like new clothes.
4. To restore shape with ironing
Ironing is the process of not only smoothing wrinkles but also reviving the original form of clothes. Cotton materials can be ironed at high temperatures, but synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon must be ironed at low temperatures. Spray water on the clothes with a sprayer and then iron them to spread the wrinkles easily and make the clothes more tidy. The right ironing habit is key to making clothes look like new ones.
5. Block moisture and sunlight when stored
Observing the clothes storage method is also an important part of the old clothes management method. Out-of-season clothes must be stored after washing, and discoloration and mold can occur if sweat or contamination remains. A well-ventilated nonwoven material is suitable for the clothing cover, and the plastic cover traps moisture and causes mold, so it should be avoided. It is also important not to store it in direct sunlight.
6. Managing Smell and Moisture
A closet is a space where moisture and smell easily permeate. You have to use dehumidifiers or natural air fresheners to maintain a pleasant environment so that clothes stay like new clothes for a long time. Especially in summer, it is essential to prevent mold by ventilating the closet frequently. It is also necessary to keep clothes and shoes separate.
7. Checking and organizing seasonal wardrobes
If the closet is too full, there is no ventilation, and clothes can easily go bad. Whenever the seasons change, you should check your wardrobe and donate or recycle clothes you don't often wear. This will keep the remaining clothes in order for longer, and the wardrobe will always be in order
The secret to reviving old clothes like new ones is not special. It is enough to keep basic habits such as how to wash clothes, manage lint, iron properly, and store clothes properly. This is not just a care for appearance, but a smart lifestyle that leads to economic savings and environmental protection. Let's take out a suit from the closet today and start with a little care. Clothes will come back to life like new ones, and daily life will be cleaner and fresher.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
