So you splurged and bought the ridiculously expensive t-shirt/bra/sweater. "Sure, it was pricey," you told yourself, "but it will last a lifetime!" Right?

Well, that depends. How you wash an item of clothing will go a long way in determining how long you will be able to wear it proudly.

The first step is to wash with a gentle cleanser. Caldrea manufactures beautiful and beautifully-scented home products, including these from their gentle "Sweet Pea" line.

Sweet Pea products are marketed by Caldrea for baby clothes, but they should also be gentle enough to handle even your most delicate couture.

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