# Articles and Garment Care Guides

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Language: en

Practical laundry, stain-removal, and garment-care guidance from Spălătoria Germană in Bucharest.

- [Garment care](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/garment-care)

- [Laundry tips](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/laundry-tips)

- [Household textiles](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/household-textiles)

- [Pickup & delivery](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/pickup-and-delivery)

- [Shoe care](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/shoe-care)

- [Alterations](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/alterations)

- [Carpet care](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/carpet-care)

- [Ironing](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/category/ironing)

- [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 bed linen: temperature, sorting and drying](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-bed-linen): When washing bed linen, use a temperature allowed by the care label and appropriate to how the bedding has been used. Similar-looking sheets do not necessarily tolerate the same programme.

- [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.

- [Cleaning trainers: machine washing or cleaning by hand?](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-trainers): Cleaning trainers does not automatically mean machine washing them. Materials, adhesives, reinforcement and manufacturer instructions determine the appropriate method. For persistent marks, also read the principles of stain assessment, without automatically applying a clothing treatment to footwear.

- [Water hardness and laundry: detergent and deposits](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/water-hardness-and-laundry): Water hardness and laundry detergent dosing are connected, but rough towels alone do not establish that your water is hard. Avoid guessing from your neighbourhood or the taste of the water.

- [Tumble dryer energy use: labels and cost calculations](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/tumble-dryer-energy-use): Tumble dryer energy use becomes a cost estimate only when combined with your own electricity tariff. A generic price per cycle cannot describe every appliance and programme.

- [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.

- [Detergent for sensitive skin: what to check](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/detergent-for-sensitive-skin): Detergent for sensitive skin should be chosen by its ingredients and individual tolerance, rather than the word “hypoallergenic” alone. No product guarantees that nobody will react to it.

- [Cleaning upholstery at home: limits and precautions](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/cleaning-upholstery-at-home): Cleaning upholstery at home should follow the furniture manufacturer's instructions, not just the fabric's appearance. The cover, backing and filling can have different compatibility limits.

- [Washing soft toys: care labels and thorough drying](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/washing-soft-toys): Washing soft toys depends on the label, filling and internal components. A textile toy with batteries, a sound mechanism or glued parts cannot be treated like a towel.