{"id":128547,"date":"2022-08-09T00:30:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/from-tatty-to-tidy-which-worn-out-clothes-make-the-best-cleaning-rags\/"},"modified":"2022-08-09T00:48:11","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:48:11","slug":"from-tatty-to-tidy-which-worn-out-clothes-make-the-best-cleaning-rags","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/from-tatty-to-tidy-which-worn-out-clothes-make-the-best-cleaning-rags\/","title":{"rendered":"From tatty to tidy: which worn-out clothes make the best cleaning rags?"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThe best garment for wiping windows may not work as well for soaking up spills. Here\u2019s how to match cloth to chore, saving money and waste in the processGet more expert advice on caring for your clothes in our closet clinic seriesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt\u2019s hard to avoid the news about the mountains of textile waste we send to landfill every year but ICYMI, it\u2019s 260,000 tonnes, or 10kg for each Australian.The question of what to do with old clothes is a tough one. Landfill is a terrible place for them because they are made of precious resources and most won\u2019t biodegrade for decades or longer. Ideally, we should sell or donate our old clothes, but this is only possible (or helpful for charities) if the garments are still wearable and desirable. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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