Alright, let’s be real—everyone’s got that one hoodie. You know, the one you basically live in? Maybe you picked it up at Target during a late-night snack run, or it was on clearance, and you thought, “Eh, why not?” Either way, it’s cozy, it’s yours, and you’ll wear it until it’s basically just threads holding hands.
Here’s the thing: just cause it was cheap doesn’t mean you got to let it go to shreds. And no, you don’t have to treat it like it’s made of unicorn hair or something. Just a few easy tricks, and you’ll keep it looking not crusty.
?? Don’t Be a Laundry Gremlin
Yeah, I used to chuck everything in the wash like a raccoon rooting through trash—no sorting, zero thought. Ended up murdering more than a few hoodies that way. Now, I always flip my hoodie inside out before tossing it in. Helps keep the print from peeling and fuzzies from taking over.
Use cold water. Seriously, unless you want your hoodie to shrink into crop-top territory, skip the hot stuff. Oh, and don’t wash it with stuff that has zippers or those evil Velcro bits—ask me how I know. (RIP, old hoodie sleeve.)
?? Air-Dry or Prep
are to Regret
Dryers are basically hoodie death traps. Too much heat and suddenly it fits your dog better than you. I just lay mine flat on a towel or rack, let it chill out and keep its shape. If I’m in a rush (or lazy), I’ll do low heat for a bit, then finish with air-drying. Way less crunchy that way.
?? Don’t Just Cram It Anywhere
Look, if your hoodie’s heavy, hang it up—unless you want those weird shoulder bumps. If it’s lighter, fold it and give it space. Don’t jam it into some overstuffed drawer where clothes go to die. Bonus: I stick a cedar sachet in there. Smells good, bugs hate it, everybody wins.
?? Stain Emergency? Chill.
Coffee, pizza sauce, some mystery goo—life happens. Don’t toss the whole thing in the wash right away. Just spot clean with a bit of gentle soap, dab (don’t scrub, unless you want a weird, faded spot), then let it dry. Most stains won’t even stand a chance.
?? If You Love It, Don’t Treat It Like Trash
Doesn’t matter if it cost $10 or $100—if that hoodie makes you happy, show it some respect. A little effort and it’ll stick around long enough to see you through bad days, lazy weekends, and probably at least a couple existential crises
Your hoodie deserves better than being tossed around like laundry roadkill.
Treat it right, and it’ll stay comfy and presentable for way longer than you think.
Cheap or not, it’s all about care, not cost.
