You don't have to be the head of American Vogue to know that fabric care is essential. All you need is your own style, a few favourite garments and the knowledge of how to care for them. Washing, drying and ironing. These three steps, mastered to perfection, will make changing your wardrobe a pleasure rather than a necessity.

First step - washing

It has happened to all of us at least once that a garment stained, stretched or shrunk during washing. This was most likely due to the water temperature not being adjusted to the type of fabric. It is worth remembering that delicate fabrics, such as silk or wool, should be washed by hand using liquid detergents.

They should also not be left in the water for more than a few hours. Cotton - the material in which our body "feels" perfect is less sensitive to washing. Cotton T-shirts or dresses can be washed in the washing machine, even at a high temperature using washing powder.

Unfortunately, it is the stubborn stains that keep us up at night. There are many stain removers available on the market. The most effective are those containing more active oxygen than washing powder. However, they must not be used directly on metal buttons and buckles. The use of stain removers on wool, silk or leather is also discouraged.

Second step - drying

Although electric dryers make life incredibly easy, for fabrics they are not necessarily the best option. Unless it is cotton. A safer option, however, is traditional drying. But in this case, you need to know a few tried-and-tested methods to prevent fabrics from stretching, among other things. To begin with, the garment should be well shaken.