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Washing clothes - particularly shirts!

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dronid
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I was just wondering if anyone knew the best way to wash a new shirt (or an old one for that matter:D ) - is it best to leave it undone or do the buttons up and turn it inside out? Strange question possibly but I've just got some nice new ones from M&S on sale and I want to keep them as good as possible.

In fact does anyone know any great strategies for keeping clothes great?:T

Thanks

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  • pigpen
    pigpen Posts: 41,152 Forumite
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    I have hubbys buttoned up.. hang them straight on a hanger as they come out and iron while they are damp if I can.

    If they are washed inside out I found it makes the collars curly.. then they are a pig to iron back to the right shape!
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  • conradmum
    conradmum Posts: 5,018 Forumite
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    Generally it's a good idea to wash dark coloured things inside out as the inside then fades, rather than the outside.
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