May 2018 We all like to save money where we can, so next time you’re ready to throw away an item of clothing think instead about how you can save it. Here’s 31 tips to save you both time and money replacing items that have been seemingly ruined.
1) Remove pilling by lightly drag a razor across the fabric of your clothing
2) Blot hand sanitiser on ink stains to remove them before putting in the wash
3) Hang creased clothes in the bathroom while you shower to decrease them without an iron
4) Stop a broken zip from exposing your modesty. Slide the metal ring from a key ring through a zip, fasten, then hook it over the button of your trousers
5) Use a salad spinner to quickly dry smaller items
6) Apply shaving foam to makeup stains and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing
7) Add a cup of white vinegar to the washing machine to stop jeans from fading
8) Use net bags to protect your delicates in the washing machine
9) Hand wash your delicates using cold water and baby shampoo
10) Mix equal parts lemon juice and water, then apply liberally to sweat stains to get rid of them
11) Buff shoes using the inside of a banana skin
12) Use double-sided sticky tape as a quick fix for gaping tops
13) Sew in popper bra concealers to your clothes that don’t quite cover the straps
14) Rub ice on the area to easily remove gum from clothes
15) To prevent ladders in your new tights strengthen the fibres by running them under cold water, popping them in the freezer then defrost and allow to dry before wearing
16) Use a straw to help retrieve a lost hoodie cord
17) Place dried, brewed tea bags in your shoes to get rid of odours
18) Apply distilled white vinegar onto a cheesecloth and apply to patent leather in light, circular motions to get it looking brand new again.
19) Soak jewellery in vodka for 5 minutes to bring back their shine
20) Remove water marks from leather by adding a few drops of vinegar to a bowl of cool water, then applying to leather with a soft bristle brush until stains disappear.
21) Keep tiny glasses screws in place by applying a thin layer of clear nail polish
22) Use a safety pin or paper clip to save your flip flops from losing their toe post
23) Remove grease by rubbing talcum powder in a circular motion as many times as is needed
24) Stop new shoe rub by putting on large socks underneath the new shoes then blasting with a hairdryer to loosen the leather
25) Ketchup can clean up jewellery in 10 minutes if left to soak
26) Get rid of collar and cuff creases using hair straighteners
27) Fix leaky wellingtons with a bicycle repair kit
28) Wet grass stains with warm water. Then, mix one tbsp dish soap with two tbsp hydrogen peroxide and apply to the stain for 10 minutes.
29) Un-shrink clothes by soaking in lukewarm water and one tbsp of hair conditioner for 30 minutes. Whilst it’s submerged, gently stretch out the fabric to its original shape and size. Rinse in cold water, then leave to dry flat
30) Wax Crayons can help to loosen a stuck zip
31) Line tight shorts with a felt crotch to stop them from riding up