This story goes out to my spill-prone queens. There is nothing more frustrating than getting a stain on your clothes and not being able to get it out. As a mother of two little ones and my own fair share of spills, I battle stains on the daily. Through this humbling practice, I have learned a few things, like what fabrics are the easiest to clean and the best cleaning duo for getting out even the toughest of stains, and I am happy to share my learnings with you below.
When it comes to easy-cleaning fabrics, there are natural and synthetic options that you will want to reach for on your next shopping trip. Cotton and wool will always be great natural picks. As for synthetic fabrics, polyester reigns supreme and is often used to create fleece and faux-leather pieces. On any of these fabrics, your best bet is to treat the stain before it has a chance to set. First, gently remove any debris. Next, run cool or warm water over the area, then go in with my trusty duo—vinegar and clear dish soap.
I like to keep a small spray bottle with a one-to-one mix of white vinegar and water to spray directly on stains, drip on some dish soap (a little goes a long way), and then take a toothbrush that I keep reserved for laundry and begin to scrub the area. You can scrub harder on cotton pieces but need to be gentler on textured fabrics like wool and fleece. Add more of the spray mix or soap as you see fit, and feel free to rinse in cool or warm water as needed to check your progress. From there, launder as usual.
With all this in mind, I rounded up 30 pieces from Nordstrom that are stylish and easy to clean. Here's to stress-free laundry in your near future.
Cotton
The perfect white T-shirt.
I have had these pants on my mind all week.
I can't get enough of drop-waist dresses lately.
Very into this tailored button-down.
Such a fun dress—I love the two-tone design.
Wool
Oversize striped sweaters are still trending.
I always gets compliments when I wear a camel-hued coat.
I could see Sofia Richie Grainge in this jacket.
How chic are these trousers?
The Barbie-pink knit of my dreams.
Denim
These jeans are perfect for cuffing like the outfit above.
A great denim jacket always comes in handy.
Denim maxi skirts are having a moment.
How cute is this denim minidress?
These jeans go great with any shoe style.
Leather/Faux Leather
Distressed brown leather jackets are a fashion-crowd favorite for fall.
I can't believe these pants are under $100.
Obsessed with this neutral leather.
A statement leather dress indeed.
This cream-colored leather blazer is so chic.
Linen
Easy, breezy tops for the win.
Cargo pants and linen—such a cool combo.
I want to live in this linen set.
Everything about this dress is chic, especially the color.
The stripes make this blazer a standout.
Fleece
This fleece has a stylish color combination.
A cozy-chic fleece to live in for fall and winter.
I love this fun take on fleece outerwear.
Perfect for wearing with everything from jeans to leggings.
This jacket comes in two great colorways.
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