Without a doubt, one thing that is almost guaranteed to ruin your day is when you notice one of your favourite items of clothing has a rip, a tear, or a snag in it.
In the age of fast fashion, as much as 92 million tonnes of clothes end up in landfill each year around the world, with many people having to throw away beloved items because they have worn out before their time.
So, what if there was a way to ensure the longevity of your favourite dress, or your most trusted pair of jeans? That's where the Clothes Doctor comes in.
According to the Clothes Doctor, most items of clothing last just two years before their owner throws them away. Founder Lulu O'Connor noticed this firsthand after working in London's retail sector, which she said showcased her own unsustainable shopping habits.
She decided that she wanted to create a business to encourage people to change their consumption habits. Thus the Clothes Doctor, which specialises in sustainable clothing care products, was born.
The way it works is that each of the Clothes Doctor's products have been formulated to ensure the longevity of your favourite garments, from the specialist detergents that protect fabric fibres, to the eco-friendly sprays that reduce the amount of washes your clothes need to go through.
The Clothes Doctor's products are made from natural ingredients, fragranced with essential oils, and all of its products are made in Britain, in a workshop based in rural Cornwall.
Each of the Clothes Doctor's products come in a 100 per cent aluminium bottle with a compostable label, which makes them infinitely recyclable.
From eco-friendly laundry detergents to sustainable fabric softener and natural moth repellents, here are our picks of what to buy from the Clothes Doctor to help prolong the life of your clothes.
If you're a novice when it comes to sustainable clothing care, go back to the basics with Clothes Doctor's signature and original eco wash. Its mineral base offers effective stain removal, but means it is free from toxins and other harsh chemicals. One reviewer commented on the products cleaning power, stating the detergent is "really effective for a tiny amount and keeps whites looking bright and fresh".
Buy now £11.50, Clothes Doctor
Scented with lavender, patchouli, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, this is the Clothe Doctor's best-selling moth repellent bag. The fragrance from the herbs acts as a natural repellent, and - even better - a wardrobe refresher to keep your clothes smelling clean no matter how long they hang on your racks.
Buy now £5.90, Clothes Doctor
Scented with lavender and thyme and acting as a natural moth repellent, this mist will make your clothes smell great and keep those pesky moths from causing any havoc to unsuspecting clothes. It's best to spray this mist onto your clothes regularly to make the most of its moth-repellent properties.
Buy now £13.50, Clothes Doctor
Nothing says "luxury" quite like a fabric conditioner, and this sustainable option is certainly one we can get behind. With its peppery basil and mandarin leaf scent, this fabric conditioner uses essential oils to detoxify and soften your clothes - so they smell just as good as they feel.
Buy now £13.90, Clothes Doctor
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