# Garment care

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Understand care labels, fabrics, stains and drying before choosing how to clean your clothes.

- [Washing jackets and coats: labels, cycles and drying](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/how-to-wash-jackets-and-coats): Washing jackets and coats starts with the care label and garment construction, rather than a universal machine setting. Down, wool, membranes and linings respond differently to water, movement and heat.

- [Cleaning a suit: when to clean it and how to care for it](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-a-suit): Cleaning a suit depends on its condition, care label and construction, not a fixed number of wears. A jacket can contain reinforcement, linings and bonded sections that need different treatment from an unstructured piece of wool fabric.

- [Washing jeans: protect their colour and shape](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-jeans): Washing jeans should protect both their colour and their shape. Start with the label: rigid denim, stretch blends and decorated styles do not always need the same care.

- [Washing in cold water: when it helps and when it does not](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-in-cold-water): Washing in cold water suits certain textiles and soil levels; it is not a universal solution. Consider the care label, detergent and purpose of the wash together.

- [Removing stains from clothes: what to do first](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/removing-stains-from-clothes): Removing stains from clothes starts with containing the mark and identifying the fabric, rather than applying the strongest available chemical. No method guarantees removal of every stain without risk.

- [Washing delicate clothes: a practical decision guide](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-delicate-clothes): Washing delicate clothes requires assessing the whole item: fibre, colour, seams and trims. A programme labelled delicate does not guarantee compatibility with every silk blouse, jumper or embellished dress.

- [Sweat smell in clothes: causes and practical fixes](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/sweat-smell-in-clothes): Sweat smell in clothes is not automatically solved by stronger fragrance or extra detergent. Review the entire routine: handling after wear, washing, rinsing and drying.

- [Storing clothes: protect garments between seasons](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/storing-clothes): Storing clothes starts after cleaning and complete drying, in a space suited to the garment. A cover does not resolve trapped moisture or a stain overlooked before storage.

- [Everyday clothing care: habits between wears](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/everyday-clothing-care): Everyday clothing care includes what happens between wears, not only the washing-machine programme. Noticing a stain, repairing a loose button and storing an item properly can prevent avoidable problems.

- [Dry cleaning explained: process and care decisions](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/dry-cleaning-explained): Dry cleaning explained simply: it is a solvent-based process that differs from ordinary water washing. The care label and assessment determine the choice; professional treatments are not all interchangeable.

- [Cleaning a wedding dress: assessment and storage](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-a-wedding-dress): Cleaning a wedding dress requires assessment of fabrics, trims, lining and stains. No universal process suits every white or ceremonial dress.

- [Washing school uniforms: stains and weekly routines](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-school-uniforms): Washing school uniforms requires sorting by material and inspecting stains before a cycle. A shirt, a badge-trimmed jumper and a sports top may have different instructions.

- [Washing clothes after the beach: sand, salt and stains](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-clothes-after-the-beach): Washing clothes after the beach starts by separating sand, damp textiles and sunscreen marks. Swimwear, a towel and a linen shirt do not automatically belong in one universal load.