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Summer! How to Care for Your Swimwear
Sun, Chlorinated Pool Water, and Saltwater: How to Prolong the Life of Your Swimwear
Sun exposure, chlorinated pool water, and salty seawater can accelerate the wear and tear of swimwear. Colors fade, and the fabric loses its elasticity. However, with proper care, you can enjoy your favorite swimsuits for many more summers!
Washing Swimwear Properly
Swimwear should not be washed in a washing machine—a gentle hand wash is all it needs.
If a wet swimsuit is left in a bag for too long, it can develop an unpleasant odor. This can be eliminated by washing it at a low temperature using the correct detergent, such as Steamery Odor Control.
How to Wash Correctly:
- Soak the swimwear in cool water (up to 30ºC) for an hour with a small amount of detergent.
- Gently rinse the fabric without rubbing or stretching it.
- Rinse again in cold water, carefully wring it out, and hang it to dry in the shade.
Additional Tips:
- Sunscreen often leaves yellow stains. To avoid this, apply sunscreen first, and wait at least 30 minutes for it to absorb before putting on your swimsuit.
- After every use, rinse your swimwear to remove salt or chlorine.
- Never dry your swimsuit in direct sunlight! Always air-dry it in a shaded area to preserve its color and elasticity.

Fabrics and Their Care
Different Fabrics Require Different Care: Do You Know How to Wash Silk, Linen, and Wool?
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Silk: A natural protein fiber derived from silkworm cocoons, valued for its sheen, strength, and durability. The safest way to wash silk is by hand, using a special detergent (enzyme-free) and cold water. Silk dries quickly, so hang it up to air dry.
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Linen: A natural plant-based fabric made from flax fibers. Resistant to dirt and easy to clean even at low temperatures. Pre-soaking is recommended. Hang garments to dry and iron while still damp, or use a steamer.
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Wool: A natural fiber obtained from sheep or goat wool. Resistant to dirt and odors, wool rarely needs washing—airing it out is often sufficient. Wash by hand in cold water using a special detergent (enzyme-free).
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Cotton: A plant-based fiber made from cotton plant fluff. Long-lasting and durable, it can be washed frequently, dried in a dryer, and ironed. Use a detergent that preserves colors and sort laundry—whites should be washed only with whites.
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Cashmere: Woven from the winter wool of Cashmere goats, making it rare and expensive. Wash cashmere garments as rarely as possible using a special lanolin-based detergent that protects the fibers. Hand washing is recommended.
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Denim: Made from dense cotton fabric. Denim garments should be washed as infrequently as possible—refresh them with a steamer. Wash inside out on a low-temperature, gentle spin cycle. Avoid using a dryer.
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Hemp Fiber: A soft and durable natural fabric. Wash in cold water for best results.
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Polyester: A synthetic fiber that is strong and durable but not environmentally friendly. Often used for sportswear, which should be washed at low temperatures.
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Nylon: A synthetic fiber used for swimsuits and sportswear. Unlike polyester, nylon is soft and smooth. Wash on a gentle cycle and avoid the dryer—nylon dries quickly on its own.
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Viscose: A semi-synthetic, breathable, and soft fabric chemically derived from wood. It tends to stretch but regains its shape after washing and steaming. Wash at a low temperature and sort by color.
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Blended Fabrics: The main rule is to follow the care instructions for the fabric with the largest percentage in the blend. For instance, if a fabric contains 70% cotton and 30% viscose, wash it like cotton. However, silk and wool blends require special care—even a small percentage can affect the garment's maintenance. Always follow the care labels!

About Kitchen Textiles
Don't underestimate the value of kitchen textiles! If you've grown accustomed to cheap cloths and towels from the supermarket, let us remind you of something.
Do you remember your grandmother’s kitchen? The drawers in her cabinets likely held a variety of tablecloths and towels, many dating back to the 1950s and 1960s. Back then, quality was paramount. Those times inspired the Humdakin kitchen textile collection.
Every kitchen needs cloths and towels, and they must be changed and washed daily!
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Knitted cloths are for cleaning: countertops, tables, kitchen appliances, and plumbing fixtures. Always keep one within reach!
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Kitchen towels are for drying freshly washed dishes. Plus, they work wonders for polishing glass, mirrors, and plumbing fixtures.
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Knitted towels are for you—more specifically, for your hands. They’re also great for use in the bathroom.

Different Clothes Require Different Detergents: How to Choose?
Different clothes require different care, and there isn’t a single detergent suitable for all fabrics. At a minimum, you should have three: a detergent for white fabrics, one for colored fabrics, and a detergent or shampoo for knitwear care.
But if you’re a true clothing enthusiast, we have more for you.
Steamery Dark & Denim detergent is specifically designed for black clothes and denim: it prevents fading and helps preserve rich colors. Denim should be washed as infrequently as possible unless it’s visibly dirty—airing or steaming is usually enough. Always wash jeans inside out, and you can place them in a laundry bag. Use a detergent that protects colors and avoid fabric softener. If your jeans feel stiff after drying, use a steamer to soften them.
Sportswear is usually made from synthetic technical fabrics. To avoid damaging the material, it’s recommended to wash such garments at the lowest possible temperature. Steamery Odor Control detergent is effective even at low temperatures, helping eliminate odors while preserving the fabric.
If a garment isn’t stained or visibly dirty, it doesn’t need to be washed after every wear. Refresh your clothes by airing them outside, steaming them, or using a clothing spray mist.

Home Cleaning: Make It a Daily Habit!
Maintaining order is easier than cleaning everything from scratch. If you dedicate time each day to one tidying task, your home will always look more organized, and you won’t need to spend an entire day cleaning over the weekend.
5 minutes—that’s all it takes for one task, especially if things tend to pile up. For example, fold the laundry.
It takes about three weeks to build a new habit—try doing this every day:
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Wipe down all surfaces. Keep a spray bottle handy—it makes cleaning convenient and easy. Every day, wipe kitchen counters, tables, coffee tables, windowsills, shelves, or other furniture surfaces.
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Clean the kitchen sink. Never leave dirty dishes in the sink. Each time you finish washing dishes (or load them into the dishwasher), clean the sink as well.
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Pick up small items. Small items scattered around create the appearance of mess. Instead, gather all the little things from coffee tables, kitchen islands, or dressers into a box, basket, or designated drawer. Your home will instantly look tidier!

Decorate with Flowers!
You can buy a bouquet, but it’s just as easy to create one yourself.
Here are a few tips to help you:
- Choose blooming flowers in two or three colors and complement them with greenery. If the flowers are of varying heights, your bouquet will resemble a wildflower arrangement; for a neater look, pick flowers of similar shapes and trim them to the same height.
- Trim the stems and remove leaves from the part of the stem that will be submerged in water—this prevents the water from getting dirty quickly. Don’t forget to change the water frequently and trim the stems regularly.
- In the autumn and winter seasons, decorate your home with eucalyptus leaves, berry branches, pine sprigs with cones, juniper, fir, or spruce branches.
Tip: Use a decorative bucket for your arrangement! It will look beautiful in the kitchen, or add charm to your terrace or balcony.

Care for Knitted Wool and Cashmere Garments
Do you know how to care for your knitted clothes?
Here are some tips:
WashingYou can wash by hand or in a washing machine using a wool-specific program. Always use detergent specially formulated for wool and cashmere! If you don’t have one, it’s better to use shampoo rather than regular detergent.
- When handwashing, use cool water in a basin and rinse with cold water. Avoid wringing or pulling the knit—gently press out the water with your hands.
- For machine washing, turn garments inside out and place them in laundry bags.
Lay knits flat on a towel or drying rack to dry. Avoid direct sunlight. Never hang wet knits!
Avoid using an iron, but a steamer can be a gentle option for smoothing.
Pills on knitted garments occur due to wear (not washing), especially in areas exposed to friction, such as cuffs or underarms. Use a special cashmere brush to remove pills gently. Brush in one direction to "comb" the fibers.
StorageStore knits folded to maintain their shape and prevent stretching.
Protect them from moths by keeping clean knits in a cotton bag. Add a lavender sachet to your closet for extra protection.

Home Cleaning: Three Helpful Tips
The First and Most Important Tip: Only What You Need
To keep your home tidy and clean, it should contain only the items you truly need. The same rule applies to your wardrobe.
Take time for a thorough decluttering: throw away or donate items you no longer need, and ensure the remaining ones have designated places in your home. This makes tidying up much easier.
Cleaning your home will also be simpler if you assign specific tasks to different days of the week. For example, clean the bathroom on Mondays, organize kitchen cabinets on Tuesdays, and so on.
Pro Tip: Add a touch of charm to your tidy and clean home with fresh flowers in a vase, scented
Breakfast in Bed
Unfortunately, breakfast often leaves stains behind. How to get rid of them?
Breakfast stains are usually plant-based: coffee, juice, berries. Our bleach will do the trick!
Here are a few tips for removing breakfast stains—suitable for cotton, linen, and synthetics (not recommended for silk or wool):
- Sprinkle the bleach directly onto the stain and gently rub it in with your hands or a brush.
- Pour hot water over the stain with the bleach—use boiling water from a kettle or the hottest water available from your tap.
- Soak the item in water with additional bleach added.
- Wash as usual, either by hand or in a washing machine.

White Like New. Is It Possible?
Sort Properly.
Wash white laundry only with other whites, never with dark or colored items.
Remove Stains.
If the laundry has stains, treat them first with a specialized detergent applied directly to the stain.
Soak Thoroughly.
The longer, the better. Before washing, soak white cotton or linen fabrics in hot water for at least half an hour. Use detergents and natural bleaches for best results.
Wash Carefully.
Wash by hand or in a washing machine. Remember to wash whites only with other whites.
Dry in the Sun.
If the day is sunny, dry your laundry outdoors—sunlight is a natural bleach!