Hacks to Refresh, Renew, and Fix Your Clothes

HACKS TO REFRESH, RENEW, AND FIX YOUR CLOTHES QUICK FIXES M Sweater pulls Using a blunt needle or a crochet hook, PULL THE SNAG through to the back side of the fabric With a needle or fingers, gently TUG ON or smooth both sides of the yarn loop until the thread is evenly distributed Turn the sweater INSIDE OUT O Small holes Neatly weave the same color of thread back and forth between the two sides of the Shedding angora ● hole, CONNECTING THEM Put the item in a ZIPLOCK BAG and freeze it for at least 3 HOURS Tap fingertip on the newly 2 sewn piece TO SMOOTH OUT BUMPS * Water stains on leather Keep buttons on O Protruding underwire on bra Spray a mixture of Apply CLEAR NAIL POLISH over the COLD WATER AND VINEGAR and rub gently threads to lock stitching in place Apply a piece of MOLESKIN TAPE OR A BAND-AID Stuck zipper to the rip Drawstring fix 69 Rub GRAPHITE PENCIL on the teeth to "grease" it Attach a SAFETY PIN to one end and feed the drawstring through the waistband A Fallen hems Skip sewing and use HEM FUSIBLE WEB - TAPE SANDWICH IT between the fabric layers and iron CUT A PIECE the length and width of the fallen hem A Prevent fading in dark jeans Shave pilling 3 Use an emery board, dry scrubber sponge, OR RAZOR Add 1/2 CUP of DISTILLED VINEGAR to Lightly RUB OVER PILLS to remove the last washing cycle ´Stop tight runs A Apply CLEAR NAIL POLISH on snag in your tights to stop it from running. OR Spray HAIRSPRAY on tights (в 4..**.. Remove scuffs on shoe Remove scuffs on suede Apply PETROLEUM JELLY to a Q-tip and rub mark off Use AN ERASER to remove scuffs * Remove dirt on suede Remove dirt on cloth shoe * Gently rub STALE BREAD CRUST Apply a mixture of BAKING SODA and DETERGENT to a over dirt toothbrush and scrub Stretch out tight shoes Put on THICK SOCKS Place a BAG OF and then shoes WATER in each shoe OR 2 FREEZE overnight Aim BLOW DRYER at shoes J...b... t+ Clean patent leather Spray with Rub Remove stains and WINDEX gently RESTORES SHINE REMOVING STAINS LIPSTICK RED WINE Remove excess lipstick with a dull-edged knife PROTEIN Apply mineral spirits or acetone in a well-ventilated room (BLOOD, EGGS) Spray diluted dishwashing soap on stain; tamp with a soft-bristled brush. Spray diluted dishwashing soap on stain, let sit Tamp with a soft-bristled brush Flush with water Flush with isopropyl alcohol and tamp Apply white vinegar, and tamp; let stand several minutes; flush again Rinse in tepid water Repeat until all stain is removed and let dry Wash in washing machine Wash in washing machine Spray with diluted dishwashing soap Wash in washing machine FRUIT OR VEGETABLE (JUICE, JAM) WHITE WINE Spray diluted dishwashing soap on the stain to remove sugars. Flush the stain with cold water Remove remaining color with white vinegar and then Spray with diluted dishwashing soap hydrogen peroxide WAX OR GUM Use ice to freeze wax or gum or Wash in washing machine O Wash in washing machine place item in the freezer Scrape or crack off as much as you can Remove residue with an oil solvent or mineral spirits GRASS COFFEE OR TEA Rinse with isopropyl alcohol; let dry Apply mineral spirits or acetone in a well-ventilated room Flush area with lemon juice or white vinegar to remove stain Wash in washing machine Press with cheesecloth; tamp with a soft-bristled brush, repeat Treat with a stronger bleach, if necessary until color is removed Flush area with isopropyl alcohol, tamp, and let dry To remove sugar or milk, spray with diluted dishwashing soap A Wash in washing machine Wash in washing machine MUD Shake or scrape off residue Pretreat stain with diluted dishwashing soap, soak CHOCOLATE Wash in washing machine Gently scrape off excess chocolate MUSTARD Spray with diluted dishwashing soap Flush stain with vinegar Wash in washing machine Wash with diluted dishwashing soap GREASE, OIL Cover stain with baby powder Let sit overnight SOY SAUCE SAUCES (TOMATO, KETCHUP, BARBECUE) Spray with diluted dishwashing soap and tamp with a soft-bristled brush, flush with water Apply white vinegar, and tamp. Let stand several minutes and flush again Scrape off sauce MAKE-UP FOUNDATION [OIL] Spray area with diluted dishwashing soap, soak Wash in washing machine Apply shaving cream Wash in washing machine Wash in washing machine Mixing one part dishwashing liquid with two parts For extra bad stains, add baking soda and scrub hydrogen peroxide Apply to stain and let sit for 1 hour Wash in washing machine SWEAT These tips will help you save money and save your clothes. Don't let a nasty red wine spill stop you from wearing your favorite shirt again! SOURCES http://www.goodhousekeeping.com - http://www.buzzfeed.com - http://www.thegloss.com - http://images.marthastewart.com - http://images.marthastewart.com http://www.popsugar.com - http://www.popsugar.com - http://lifehacker.com- http://lifehacker.com alight 0: