Almost all of us have at least one favorite shirts that we've been holding onto for a decade or more. It's that one comfort-shirt that makes you feel good when you're wearing it because it has been with you forever. But how can you help guarantee it'll stay with you a little longer? A few simple preservation tips can help ensure you'll be wearing your favorite shirts, pants, or jackets for a long time. On its own, washing your clothes is the leading reason clothes wear down. Since you probably don't want to just stop washing your favorite clothing it's best to learn a few simple ways to preserve your clothes and still keep them clean. Here are a few ideas for doing just that.Washing your clothes right is just the first step of a larger puzzle to keep them looking good. You also need to store them the correct way. Photo by Horia Varlan. Unfortunately, you can't wear your favorite clothes all the time (unless all your clothes are your favorite clothes) and you have to stick them in a closet or drawer every once and awhile.

To that end, it's generally recommended you fold sweaters and t-shirts to help them last longer because putting them on hangers can stretch them out.Toy Dogs For Sale Richmond VaIf you're storing your favorite wool sweater over the summer, don't forget to protect it against moth attacks with either moth balls or a little lavender. How To Hang Mirror From IkeaBe sure to store clothes in dark, dry places to help them last longer.Used Hot Tubs For Sale San Diego This might sound a little absurd to most people, but if you're trying to stretch out the life of your favorite clothes you have to look back at where your clothes usually fail. It's likely that it happens in a similar way every single time. For instance, do you consistently blow out the knees in your pants?

Do you have the cell-phone line on your jean pockets? Does the bottom of your favorite shirt have little holes where it rubs against a belt buckle?When you find the root of most failures you can adjust accordingly for your favorite clothes. If your belt buckle causes some unnecessary wear on your shirt, replace it or simply don't wear the buckle with that shirt. If you're not a fan of the cell phone fade on your jeans, take your phone out when you sit. You don't need advanced seamstress skills to keep a pair of your favorite pants, sweaters, or button up shirts in order. You only need to know how to hold a thread and string to replace buttons or patch small holes. For sweaters you can easily mend a snag with nail polish and if all else fails you can still recover your favorite t-shirt by cutting out the image and resewing it. For the rest of your mending issues the always knowledgeable Martha Stewart provides any further assistance you might need. The key is to take care of small holes or loose threads quickly before they ruin the clothes completely.

Photo by Dvortygirl.Keeping that vintage Led Zeppelin shirt wearable for a long time isn't that hard, but it does take a little mental effort. Have some preservation tips of your own? Share your methods in the comments.Review of: Sawyer Permethrin Pump Spreymanufactured by :Version:1Price:12.95Rating:5Summary:As a treatment for clothing, Permethrin clothing insect repellent does not harm fabrics and is odorless after it dries. Use Permethrin on clothing by itself or with skin-applied repellents to create the ultimate protective, armor-like insect barrier. Permethrin-treatments on clothing are non-toxic to humans and are registered for use by the U.S. EPA.Permethrin is a contact pesticide that kills black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes on contact but has no harmful side effects on humans if used properly. It is the active ingredient used in Insect Shield and Buzz Off clothing and kills bugs when they land on your clothing by overloading their nervous system. You can buy Permethrin in liquid form and spray it on your own clothes to the same effect.

This self-applied form lasts for 4-6 washings. Permethrin was developed by the U.S. military to protect soldiers from insects in the jungle.You can buy Permethrin on Amazon. A big bottle comes with a spray adapter and will cover 4 complete sets of clothing, including shirts, pants, and socks. You’ll want to read the directions carefully before applying it, but it’s not difficult to do. You need to spray it on the clothes you plan to wear hiking or for any outdoor activity in a windless but well ventilated place like a garage. Let them dry for a few hours and you’re all set.I’ve been spraying Permethrin on the clothes that I wear for spring and summer hiking in New Hampshire and Vermont for over 7 years. This has included long sleeve shirts, convertible hiking pants, gaiters, and hiking socks. When you spray the Permethrin on, you want to position the sprayer 6 to 8 inches away from the clothing you plan to treat. Pay particular attention to the cuffs of long pants and shirt sleeves where ticks will try to attack you.

It’s also a good idea to spray it on your hat or to buy one that’s already been treated with Permethrin like the Outdoor Research Sentinel Brim Hat. which is what I wear.I can attest to the effectiveness of P particularly against mosquitos and ticks. I rarely ever get bitten, maybe one or two bites per year, as long as I wear long-sleeved shirt and pants when I go hiking in the forest. I love having the sun on my arms and legs as much as the next guy, but I’d rather cover up than catch Lyme disease, which the CDC believes is now 10 times more prevalent than previously reported. It’s also a good way to prevent Zika carrying mosquitos from biting you as well.More about PermethrinAs a treatment for clothing, Permethrin clothing insect repellent does not harm fabrics and is odorless after it dries. The active ingredient, Permethrin, is a synthetic molecule similar to those found in natural pyrethrum, which is taken from the chrysanthemum flower. Not only does this product repel insects, but will actually kill ticks, mosquitoes, chiggers, mites and more than 55 other kinds of insects.

Permethrin insect repellents are for use with clothing, tents, and other gear. During the drying process, it tightly bonds with the fibers of the treated garment. It will not stain or damage clothing, fabrics, plastics, finished surfaces, or any of your outdoor gear.Permethrin is a contact insecticide, meaning that kills ticks or other insects when it comes in contact with them. It uses the same active ingredient used in hair shampoos for head lice. When applied to clothing, the Permethrin binds to the fabric eliminating the risk of over-exposure to the skin. As a clothing, tent, chairs, or sleeping bag application, Permethrin is very effective at keeping ticks from attaching to you and at reducing the mosquito population in your camping area. While ticks usually find you at the ankle level (be sure to treat the socks and pants) they can also climb bushes and find you at a higher level so be sure to treat your shirt as well if you are around bushes and concerned about ticks.Sweating and exposure to water do not significantly deteriorate the application.