1. Stop washing your jeans

Rare washing them extends their life. This has even been confirmed by research. Participants in one experiment wore jeans for 60 days. One group washed them every 2 days and the other group washed them every 20 days. It turned out that frequent washing makes the fabric less durable and the color less bright.

Try to throw your jeans into the washing machine less often or wash them at least after the third or fourth wear in a row.

2. Use hot melt patches

If you find a hole in your favorite jeans, don’t rush to panic and run to the store for a new pair. A stylish patch will help solve the problem. It should be chosen in size much larger than a hole and the same color as jeans, and when gluing, you should strictly follow the manufacturer’s advice.

The same life hack is also suitable for updating the look and adding a twist to old or boring things.

3. Give white sneakers a second chance

If you’ve tried all the ways to clean your white sneakers or sneakers, but nothing works, try dishwashing detergent. It creates a lightweight foam that copes well with hard-to-remove stains. It is enough to mix no more than one teaspoon of the product with a glass of water and shake until foam appears, then gently rub the mixture into the material with a clean, damp sponge or toothbrush and pat dry with a dry cloth or paper towel.

In the event that the dishwashing detergent did not work, you can use special tie‑dye dyes for clothes. They will not only mask stains, but also transform things.

4. Bring back the shape of “dead” cotton clothes

Fill the sink with warm water, add a tablespoon of fabric softener, washing powder or shampoo and mix thoroughly to completely dissolve the product. Soak the dead cotton item for 30 minutes. When the time is up, gently and evenly stretch it, then rinse it in cold water and dry it as usual.

5. Cut your fluffy clothes

If your favorite cardigan or sweater has a lot of pellets over a long period of time, do not throw it away. Carefully remove imperfections with a special machine or razor, and the thing will make you happy again.

6. Pay attention to hangers

Wire hangers can damage clothes, in particular, curve the shoulder line. It is best to choose wooden hangers or textile-coated hangers. The former are perfect for heavy autumn and winter clothes such as jackets, and the latter are perfect for clothes made from delicate fabrics, such as velvet or satin.

7. Replace the iron with a steamer

The steaming process is much less traumatic for clothes than ironing, and steamers are great at removing wrinkles even on the thinnest and most capricious fabric, as well as on clothes with ruffles, lace and other ornaments. More powerful models are able to smooth out complex lined items, such as jackets, raincoats or coats.

However, with very thick fabrics such as denim or linen, the appliance is unlikely to do just fine — here you’ll have to go back to the iron.

8. Remove stains pointwise

Remember the point that jeans should be washed as rarely as possible? This principle should also be followed in caring for the rest of the wardrobe. If you put a stain on the sweater, do not send it to the washing machine, but clean it pointwise. The result will be the same, but the clothes will avoid another wash cycle and thus retain their decent appearance longer.

9. Use lavender

Put a few sprigs of fresh lavender or a sachet of dried lavender flowers in the cupboard. This way you will not only give your things a pleasant smell, but also protect them from moths. If you decide to use fresh lavender, remember to check regularly so that it does not crumble and become small debris when it dries out.

10. Store clothes properly

Fur coats and sheepskin coats should be kept in voluminous covers made of breathable non-woven material. It will not let in moisture, dust, or insects.

It is better to carefully fold jeans at the seams, smoothing out the creases, and store them on a shelf, not on a hanger. Then you don’t have to iron them before wearing them. Knitted items also need to be put in the closet when folded or twisted so that they do not stretch or deform.

For dresses, shirts, blouses and other items made of lightweight fabrics, you should use soft hangers with a velvety textile coating. This way the clothes will not slip off or wrinkle.

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