6 Must-Have Products to Help Your Clothes Last Longer
We all have those favorite sweaters or jeans that are basically family at this point—been in our lives for years, there when we needed them most, fit us in all the right places. We’d pretty much be lost without them. Thankfully, we can keep them in great condition for years to come with the help of a few key products. Things like a solid drying rack, natural dryer balls, and a solid deodorizer will keep your favorite pieces looking and feeling good, so check out our six top picks and get to showing your clothes some extra love.
AmazonBasics Gullwing Clothes Drying Rack
Odds are good you own some clothing that needs to be air dried and probably several others that would benefit from it. This drying rack gives you 40 inches of space for all your sweaters, delicates, and leggings so that they maintain their shape and texture. When you’re finished, fold the rack flat and store it out of sight until you do your next load of laundry. Want more drying rack options? We rounded up nine of our favorites to buy or DIY.
Buy: AmazonBasics Gullwing Clothes Drying Rack, $32.99
2-Pack Tenrai Delicates Laundry Bags
Be honest: How many of us actually care for our delicates the way we should? If you’re guilty of just tossing your bras, tights, sweaters, and other temperamental items in with the rest of your load, order a pack of these mesh bags. They’ll keep things from stretching or snagging, and they double as garment bags when you travel. (P.S.—Here’s the correct way to wash sweaters in mesh bags.)
Buy: 2 Pack Tenrai Delicates Laundry Bags, $9.99
Homstek Wool Dryer Balls
Sure, dryer sheets smell good, but they’re not always the best choice. These wool dryer balls naturally soften clothes without any toxic chemicals, and they can be reused for over 1,000 loads. Just toss them in with your clothes for instantly better drying.
Buy: Homstek Wool Dryer Balls, $12.79
Tide Odor Rescue
If you’ve got some particularly stanky clothes (like your go-to gym shorts and shirt), they might benefit from an odor-eliminating laundry supplement like these Febreze-infused pods. They clean at the fiber level to remove odors, not just mask them, so your clothes stay fresher longer. Toss a pod in with your regular detergent for a like-new gym outfit. Need more help freshening up clothes after a gym sesh? Here are our best tips for cleaning smelly, sweaty clothes.
Buy: Tide Odor Rescue, $4.26
Conair Fabric Defuzzer-Shaver
Say goodbye to sweater pilling. This little rechargeable tool removes lint, fuzz, and pilling from all your favorite fuzzy clothes in one easy move. It’s like an electric shaver for your garments—turn it on and run it over your clothes to get them back to their soft, smooth selves. Read our full review of the defuzzer.
Buy: Conair Fabric Defuzzer-Shaver, $24.18
Lightweight Garment Bag
Just because your clothes are hung up in the closet doesn’t mean they’re safe from harm. Dust, hair, moths, and more can damage your favorite attire without you even knowing it’s happening. Simple solution: Keep especially vulnerable clothing in this eight-piece set of translucent plastic garment bags. Not only will they keep bugs and grime away, but they’ll also keep your closet organized and your garb wrinkle-free. Need more tips for keeping moths at bay? We’ve got seven expert ideas.
Buy: Lightweight Garment Bag, $19.99