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I wear mostly swag T-shirts, but they are dear to me because of what they represent, so I split between hand-washing and washer with bronners, and always hang-d
by forgotmypw17 3y ago
I wear mostly swag T-shirts, but they are dear to me because of what they represent, so I split between hand-washing and washer with bronners, and always hang-dry. I have not seen any significant wear in years. I think dryers are the big destroyers of clothes. If you look at the lint, it makes sense, since that's all clothes material worn away by friction.
- neom 3y agoHeat is particularly bad, so is drying in the sun. I handwash in cold with baby shampoo. I have a "drying closet" I've built. I must confess... figuring out stuff that will last 100 years is a bit(coughhugecough) of a hobby of mine. I get very into who designed something, why they did it, what materials they selected, what factory they used. It's a bit weird I guess as I'm obsessive about it, but I really enjoy it. Nice to see someone else taking care of their clothes!
- jkestner 3y agoPretty sure you’re a character in Gibson’s Zero History.
- nanomonkey 3y ago> I have a "drying closet" I've built. Interesting, is there some sort of desiccant, or active drying method involved?
- eloisius 3y agoNot sure about GP’s setup by I accidentally have a drying closet too. It’s quite common where I live. There is a cold water clothes washer next to my bathroom. In the bathroom there is a retractable clothes line (just a wire in a spring reel and hook on the opposite wall). I have a dehumidifier in there which must run 24/7 anyway or the house will mould. Just put to wet clothes on the line, put the dehumidifier on clothes drying mode, and close the door. Doesn’t take long for the clothes to dry, and my things last much longer than when I was in the US and used a tumble drier. Not to mention my t-shirts don’t get all misshaped.
- imp0cat 3y agoOh that's clever. We dry our clothes on a rack in the corner of the livingroom (the added humidity is a bonus here, because otherwise we would have to run a humidifier all the time), but this (esp. the folding of the dry clothes) generates quite a lot of tiny dust particles which are kinda annoying.
- neom 3y agoWe have the same drying closet! Except mine is on purpose, but that is hilarious!!!! I've never met anyone else who puts a dehumidifier in a closet to dry clothes. I actually do add a tiny amount of heat (space heater on low) as I very much don't want any smell.
- forgotmypw17 3y agoI mentioned using bronners, but most of the time I just wash my clothes with just warm water. What I have noticed is that when I do this, my clothes no longer develop a mildewy smell if I forget them sitting wet. They still come out smelling clean (i.e. not smelling.)
- CamelCaseName 3y agoWould really love to hear more about your hobby! What are some of your greatest finds and lessons? Where do you go for information and insight? What categories of "stuff" do you see as something that could last 100 years?
- pmontra 3y agoLooking around me and from my memories: houses (brick, stone, metal,) books and good quality paper, bicycle frames (metal), good quality furniture, metal knives forks and spoons, paintings, anything made of glass or metal.
- shiroiushi 3y ago>houses (brick, stone, metal, Houses fall apart quickly without maintenance: when roofs fail, or moisture gets in through other means, you get mold and other problems. Plumbing problems can also cause a lot of destruction. Also, earthquakes will quickly topple houses made of brick and stone. >books and good quality paper, Lots of books don't have good quality paper, and it falls apart after a few decades. It might not be such a problem now, but a lot of latter-20th-century books have fallen apart because of this. >bicycle frames (metal) Steel bike frames rust, and both steel and aluminum frames can have welds break because of the stresses of riding and use. However, most of the money in a decent bicycle is in the wheels and components, not the frame, unless you have a high-end bike (carbon fiber), and these all wear out with use. >good quality furniture Highly susceptible to water damage, even from drinks. Finishes get beat up with use. Wood warps with moisture changes. Solid wood furniture without veneers is probably best for avoiding ugly damage from use, but warps easier, and costs a lot. >paintings These only last because people are really careful with them. Even so, to be really kept in good shape they need highly controlled conditions: ask any art museum. >anything made of glass or metal. Glass stuff is easily broken from use.
- cbozeman 3y agoYou need a blog. And I need to read it.
- neom 3y agoI didn't know people would be interested in this, I've always kept it a bit of a secret because I thought it was kinda weird and my wife razzes me like crazy for now intense I am about it. Guess I need a blog...
- maeil 3y agoJust going to add on to this motivation; yes, we would all be super interested in this! It would be truly valuable to people and society at large.
- ahaferburg 3y agoI don't think it's weird at all. I would read that blog with great interest. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_waste https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_waste
- wanderingmind 3y agoYou should write about it and link it here. This is truly in spirit of hacker ethos.
- kgc 3y agoWould be great to learn about your chosen items.
- TeMPOraL 3y agoIrony of our times: we have to struggle to make things last 100 days in useful form, but as trash, they'll easily last 100 decades...