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10 Common and Effective Tricks That Save Your Clothes and Shoes

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By Beverley DugganPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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10 Common and Effective Tricks That Save Your Clothes and Shoes
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You can't bear to part with the things you care about, but what do you do when a blouse is stained with pen marks or your favorite pair of sneakers is covered in scratches?

You can search the internet for all sorts of tricks for cleaning or repairing clothes and shoes, but they don't always work. That's why you need some tips that work and help you keep your T-shirts, wallets, and shoes like new without too much effort.

How to remove ink stains from wallets or bags

A piece of cotton wool soaked in vinegar removes ink stains from leather objects. You can also check the quality of the products in this way. If it is real leather, it does not stick to the piece of cotton wool.

How to straighten wrinkles on blouses

Sometimes, no matter how much you wear a T-shirt or a blouse, there are fine wrinkles that you can't straighten out in any way. Use the following trick and get rid of any worries: heat the hair plate and smooth the shirt with it. Wrinkles disappear immediately, but the method only works for thin things, such as T-shirts.

How to dry sneakers and remove odors

Sanitary pads are best suited for such a complicated task. If you put them inside your sneakers, they will absorb excess moisture in a maximum of 2 hours. In addition, they will remove unpleasant odors.

How to make sneakers water resistant

It is advisable to apply a layer of wax on the fabric of the sneakers, then dry them with the hairdryer. The wax coating is invisible and protects against water. You can test by pouring water on the sneakers thus "treated". This will make your shoes very useful in rainy weather.

How to cover scratches on sneakers

You can remove fine scratches from your sneakers using petroleum gel. If you apply the gel on scratches with a cotton swab, the fine lines will become less visible. Not valid for pronounced cracks.

How do you remove the lint from your clothes?

The fluff that forms on the surface of clothes can be easily removed using a razor. However, you must do it carefully so as not to cut your favorite clothes.

How to get rid of sweat stains

Is your shirt stained with underarm sweat? Absorb excess sweat with a thin swab, then apply a little toothpaste to the sweat stain. Try the trick only on thin, light-colored clothes.

How to keep your boots high

Nothing easier. Use a piece of cardboard or a tight-fitting magazine, inserted inside the boot, along its entire length. The ideal is a small foam fitness mat that will best maintain the shape of your boot.

How to remove ink or pen stains from blouses

Apply hand sanitizer on the stain, then wipe with a cotton pad and you will see that there are no traces left. You can even remove stains left by a marker.

How to glue a loose button

Sometimes a button cannot be seen, but it is ready to fall. You can easily glue it by applying a little nail polish around it. the method works just as well for small buttons on thin blouses, but also for larger ones on stronger clothes.

Do not use excess detergent

Correctly measure the detergent used in a wash. If you use too much detergent, you will not have cleaner clothes, but there will be some residues that, in fact, will damage the fabrics faster.

In addition, today's detergents are more concentrated than in the past, so read carefully on the packaging how much you need to add depending on the number of kilograms of washed laundry.

If you have sensitive skin you can choose a concentrated bio detergent, this way you avoid allergies or dry skin.

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