Thursday, January 22, 2009

Suit Care Tips

By Clement Sancharo

The suit is one of the most high priced outfits a man can buy for himself. This makes sense considering the great things a nice suit can do for man.

For this reason men need to take care of their suits so that they will last longer and look better. Many practices need to be administered to in order to keep a suit in tip top condition.

This article was written to give men the necessary knowledge they need to maintain their suits. Upon finishing this piece you will have all the information you need to keep your suits looking fresh.

The first area a man should consider is where they will store their suit. Suits need to be stored in a way that will hold the shape of the suit and keep the suit clean. The best place is out of direct sunlight on a formed hanger with a plastic wrapping over the suit.

Next a man needs to make sure that moths do not destroy his suit. This can be done by using the smell of cedar to drive the insects away. Cedar can come in the form of a cedar closet, hanger, or block of wood placed near the suit.

Keeping a suit clean is important, but dry cleaning can be very hard on a suit. Try to keep your suit away from the dry cleaners as much as possible.

Steam cleaning can be done in place of a full dry cleaning. The use of a steam cleaner can eliminate slight odors but more importantly it will keep the suit wrinkle free.

Use these tips when taking care of your suits and you will undoubtedly benefit from them. You will find that you get to keep your suits longer and look better in them. - 15343

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