December 07, 2021

Hey Everyone!

With the colder weather comes all of those cold weather clothes that have been hiding in the back of your closet and in boxes under the bed. And when we pull out those sweaters and pullovers and windbreakers we are going to find plenty of missing buttons, old stains and pulled threads. Following are a few simple fixes to get your wardrobe back in shape.

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Today's Hints:

Camouflage a missing button with a paper clip

If you suddenly discover your favorite fall blouse is missing a button you can still wear it. Thread a paper clip through both holes and twist it tight. If you don't have a paper clip handy, a safety pin will do the trick too.

Unstick a zipper with a bar of soap

To get a stubborn zipper moving again, just rub a bar of soap around the jammed area. The waxy soap helps the zipper's teeth glide more easily. A waxy lip balm will also do the trick.

Lift stains with a vinegar soak

Stains that have set in are not necessarily a lost cause. Try using white vinegar to remove stubborn stains, even on clothes that have already been through the wash. Just pour vinegar over the stain and let it sit for a few minutes, then run it through the wash again. The acids in the vinegar should break up the stain.

Fix a pulled thread with a bobby pin

If your best knit has a pulled thread, grab a bobby pin for a simple fix. Hook it onto the loop, then thread the pin back through the inside of the sweater to hide the snag. Gently remove the pin and you've just re-knit the thread! And unlike if you had used scissors, your sweater will remain intact.

De-gunk dirty sneakers with baking soda

If the wet, messy weather has left your sneakers caked in mud, just mix 1 Tbs. of water, 2 Tbs. of white vinegar and 2 Tbs. of baking soda, and spread the mix on your shoes with an old toothbrush. The mixture hardens as it dries, making it easy for you to brush off, taking all that mud and grime with it.