Clothing for a week of decluttering
Short answer: A week of decluttering means dust, lifting, bending and a lot of back and forth. Choose soft, stretchy layers that can handle getting dirty and can be washed often.
Decluttering is physical work
When you clear out cupboards, cellars or garages, you lift and carry things and bend many times. It is more physical than many expect, and you quickly get warm. At the same time it is dusty, and the clothes get dirty. Choose clothes that give you freedom to move and that you are not afraid to get dirty. Plan the week so you have enough clean clothes, and wash along the way.
A sweatshirt against dust and draughts
A sweatshirt is a good choice for decluttering, because it is soft and stretchy and can be taken off when you get warm. See bamboo sweatshirt for women. Choose one with sleeves that can be pushed up, so they do not get in the way when you work with your arms. It can also keep you warm in cold rooms such as cellars and lofts, where there are often draughts and low temperatures.
T-shirts underneath and on top
A T-shirt is a practical base that you can put on under the sweatshirt or wear alone when you get warm. See bamboo T-shirt for women. Have three or four T-shirts, so you can change along the way when you get sweaty or dusty. Choose colours that do not show every stain and that are not too light if you are working with dust, boxes and old things.
Tops for the break and the tidier days
When you take a break, or have to go out to drop things off for recycling, it is nice to have something tidier to put on. See bamboo tops for women. A top can be put on quickly, so you do not feel dirty when you meet other people. Keep a clean one to hand, so you can change after a dusty morning and have a more relaxed afternoon.
Protect yourself from dust and when lifting
Dust in cellars and lofts can irritate eyes and airways, so wear a mask if it is very dusty, and ventilate. Use gloves when you handle old things, and be careful with heavy lifts. Lift with your legs and not your back, and ask for help with what is too heavy. Take breaks and drink water. If you have back pain or breathing problems, talk to your doctor.
Care after dusty days
Clothes that have been used for decluttering should be shaken out outdoors before they go in the laundry. Wash viscose from bamboo at 30 to 40 degrees without fabric softener, and let it dry flat or on a hanger. Hang it to air dry, so it does not begin to smell. If there has been dust in the air, also wash clothes you were not wearing if they were hanging nearby. Plan a fixed washing day so you do not run out, and put the clean clothes away straight away.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear for decluttering
Soft, stretchy layers that you can take off and put on, and that cope with getting dirty. Choose clothes you are not afraid to get dusty.
How do I protect myself from dust
Ventilate, and use a mask and gloves if it is very dusty. Take breaks and drink water.
How often should I change clothes while decluttering
Change when the clothes have become wet with sweat or full of dust. It makes the work more comfortable.
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