Purchasing a quality business suit or elegant evening dress is a real investment. To keep these pieces looking impeccable for years, as if they were just taken off the rack in a boutique, proper maintenance is essential. We bring you 5 key rules.
1. Never Remove Stains Yourself (DIY Method) Did you spill coffee or wine on a silk tie or jacket? The worst thing you can do is grab a wet cloth and start rubbing. Rubbing damages the fibers, and water can set the stain deep into the fabric. Simply blot the excess liquid gently with a cloth and bring the item to Pulito as soon as possible.
2. Rotation Is Essential Your suits need rest. Fibers (especially wool) stretch during wear. Allow the suit to “breathe” for at least 24 hours in a well-ventilated area before returning it to the closet. This will enable the material to return to its natural shape and reduce the need for frequent ironing.
3. Invest in Proper Hangers Thin wire hangers are the greatest enemy of your jackets and dresses as they deform shoulders and leave permanent marks. Use wide, wooden hangers for jackets, and store dresses made of delicate materials in breathable cotton garment bags.
4. Be Careful with Perfumes Apply perfumes and deodorants exclusively to the skin, not to clothing. Alcohol and oils from perfumes can cause discoloration on delicate materials such as silk, which is often noticed only after an extended period.
5. Regular, but Not Too Frequent Professional Cleaning Suits worn daily to work should be taken for dry cleaning or wet cleaning several times per season, unless they become stained. Leave the care to professionals—with our modern equipment and careful attention to each piece, your style will always be at an enviable level.
