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How to Ensure Your Uniform Always Looks Perfect?

David Gould • January 16, 2017

Uniforms define specific jobs. Besides being a distinguishing form of clothing, uniforms also add a smart and official touch to the individual’s appearance. So people who wear uniforms should ensure that the same are washed, ironed and kept in good condition at all times. An untidy, un-pressed, sloppily worn uniform can defeat its very purpose of being distinctive and impressive.

Maintenance of uniforms

Since uniforms are a stand-out form of attire they are often a bit more complicated than normal working clothes. The material is often of thicker quality and the design also could be more detailed. Since the uniform needs to be worn on a daily basis you would have to ensure that the uniform maintains its clean, neat and smart appearance at all times.

cleaning uniform

procedure needs to be put in place. This is not always easy to do in the home because of the material and design. The other option would be to send the uniform for professional dry cleaning to an established cleaning service.

Other aspects like avoidance of colour fading, running of colours, button care, zippers, stain removal etc. will be taken care of as cleaning services are geared to using professional cleaning methods. If the uniform is white, home washing methods will rarely achieve the same bright and white appearance a cleaning service achieves.

For some reason if you need to wash and maintain your uniform at home, take note of the following tips. If the uniform is made of a dark coloured material, see that the same is washed using lower temperatures. This will help reduce shrinking and keep the colours looking vibrant.

If there are stains on the uniform, before washing try

removing stains from uniforms

with suitable stain removing agents before putting the same in the washing machine. Also always wash white clothing separately from coloured clothing.

Other tips on good uniform maintenance

To help keep your uniform looking good and smart at all times, keep the following tips in mind:

If the uniform gets wet during wearing – like being caught in the rain etc. – ensure that the uniform is totally dry before you put it away in a closed area. This will prevent any unpleasant odours from clinging to the material, as also not allow mildew to set in.
Always try to keep the uniform on a hangar – this will ensure it does not get ugly folding creases. Hanging the uniform up will also help to prevent fraying, discolouration and any fading of the material which could happen over time.
As mentioned above if there are any stains on the uniform try and remove the same at the earliest before total cleaning is undertaken. If you are not successful the uniform should be sent for professional cleaning. A stained uniform defeats its official purpose.

Conclusion

The uniform always adds a touch of pride to the wearer and the organization he or she belongs to. It looks smart, is image and self-esteem enhancing and could prove cost effective. So as a uniform wearer if you find it difficult to maintain your uniform in good and smart condition at all times, you should use the services of a professional cleaning service.

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