How to keep your clothing fresh while traveling
Hi Unfortunately when traveling, especially when going through an airport or sitting on a flight, clothing can sometimes not remain as fresh as we would like. The last thing you want is to be the person who smells or isn’t put together. Luckily, there are a number of steps you can take to prevent this from happening. In this article we will go over the best practices to stay fresh on your business trips, including some handy tips for staying fresh while flying.
Tip: Keep your clothes fresh and wrinkle-free with a garment bag
One of the best ways to guarantee keeping your suit fresh on a flight is to pack your suit jacket in a garment bag. By doing this you don’t risk spilling and staining your suit as well as retaining smells from the flight.
Tip: Ask the flight attendant to hang your suit jacket
Most travelers don’t realize, but you can store your jacket to stay comfortable and keep it wrinkle-free throughout your flight. Many airlines allow this, but it can vary depending on flight load and airline-specific policies. Simply ask the flight attendant to hang your jacket when boarding, usually as you enter or after you find your seat. Be courteous with this request, as the flight attendant is juggling many requests during boarding.
Tip: Use common freshening products to keep your clothes in check
Another way to keep your suit fresh is to take along a few products designed to keep fabrics and clothing looking or smelling their best. For instance, Febreze ToGo Fabric Refresher is the perfect item to keep on hand. Simply give your suit a quick spritz before putting it on and it should be as fresh as it was after being dry cleaned. Don’t be rude and spritz your suit on the plane, please! Wait to freshen up until after you land. Another handy item to bring is either a Tide Pen or stain removing cloth to handle stains that could happen during your trip.
Tip: Maintain proper fabric care to look fresh and maintain clothing
If you’re staying for multiple days, a small steamer is a great item to pack. You can steam your suit after a long day of wearing it and not only remove all wrinkles, but also remove any smells that your suit may have absorbed. Our expert tip is to steam the suit and then do a quick spritz of Frebreze Fabric Refresher for extra freshness. Most hotels will have an iron and ironing board, but those can sometimes not be the best for suit fabrics. If you’re in a pinch and can’t fit a steamer, you can hang your suit in the bathroom while you take a hot shower. The natural vapor in the air will remove wrinkles your clothes.
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