Holes in your favorite clothes are extremely annoying. You often only notice them after washing them and immediately suspect the washing machine. However, the causes are much more diverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the most common reasons for holes in clothes and simple tips to protect your wardrobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pests: Classic textile pests
When small, irregular holes appear, especially in clothes made from natural fibers (wool, silk, cotton), the culprit is usually an insect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clothes moth: It is not the moths themselves that eat the holes, but their larvae. They feed on keratin, which is found in animal hair (wool, cashmere, fur).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carpet beetles: Their larvae also love textiles and leave similar damage as moths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to avoid them:
Hang only clean clothes: Dandruff, sweat and skin oils attract pests like a magnet. Wash worn clothes before storing them for a long time (e.g. during seasonal changes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Natural repellents: Use sachets of lavender, cedar wood or cloves in your wardrobe. The scent repels moths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vacuum bags: Store winter clothes in airtight plastic bags in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Friction and mechanical stress (the \u201cT-shirt classic\u201d)
You know those typical small holes on the front of a T-shirt? This is usually not caused by moths, but by mechanical friction.
Belt buckles and trouser buttons: When you walk or sit, the delicate fabric of your top is constantly rubbing against a hard surface (e.g. the edge of a table or kitchen counter).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seat belts and handbags: Friction from seat belts or heavy bag straps can also rub fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to avoid it:
Tuck your shirt in: When working at a desk, tuck your shirt loosely into your waistband.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rethink your belts: Choose belts with flat buckles or skip them altogether if you\u2019re wearing delicate cotton shirts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Washing mistakes
A washing machine is like a mechanical tractor for hardwood fabrics if you\u2019re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open zippers and bra hooks: Exposed teeth from zippers, Velcro, or bra hooks act like tiny knives in the drum, tearing holes in other clothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overloaded drum: If the washing machine is too full, the laundry will be pressed extremely hard against the drum wall. Sharp-edged holes in the drum (or foreign objects such as coins and bra underwires) can damage the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spin speed too high: Delicate fabrics do not tolerate spinning at 1400 rpm. The fibers simply tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to avoid this:
Close the fasteners: Close all zippers and fasten buttons and bra hooks before washing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use mesh laundry bags: Always wash delicate clothes, bras and clothes with sequins or zippers in separate mesh laundry bags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check the drum: Occasionally run an old pair of stockings through the empty drum of the washing machine. If it gets stuck, there is a sharp edge that needs to be smoothed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chemical influences
Sometimes we unknowingly chemically weaken the fibers, causing them to simply tear during the next wash.
Deodorants and perfumes: Harsh aluminum salts in deodorants combined with sweat can make underarm fibers brittle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bleaches and laundry detergents: Stain removers left on too long or not rinsed out enough will eat through fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to avoid it:
Allow deodorants to dry completely before wearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Follow stain treatment instructions carefully and don\u2019t leave them on for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Summary: Quick Check<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptom Probable Cause Immediate Action<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hole in the stomach area (shirts) Rubbing against belt\/table Tuck your shirt in, wear smooth belts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Irregular holes in closet Moths or carpet beetles Clean closet, use lavender\/cedar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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