Immediately wipe off your shoes and bags if they get wet, especially if salt is present. Stuff with newspaper or tissue until dry.
Clothing Tip #7
| 1. | You must try these go to products we love! Shout color catcher, Tide Stick, OxiClean, Birkenstock suede renewer, and Amodex Ink Remover |
| 2. | Use a fine-nail buffing cube to gently even out spots on suede. |
| 3. | Use Wet Wipes (without aloe or fragrance) for removing make-up on clothing. |
| 4. | Iron dark clothing inside out with an ironing cloth to avoid seams showing. |
| 5. | Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to remove scuffs on soles of tennis shoes. |
| 6. | Store your sterling jewelry in plastic bags to prevent tarnish. |
| 7. | Immediately wipe off your shoes and bags if they get wet, especially if salt is present. Stuff with newspaper or tissue until dry. |
| 8. | Don’t use mothballs! Use cedar (don’t forget to sand occasionally) or other products recommended for moths & silverfish. |
| 9. | Never store soiled clothes. Food will attract moths and silverfish. Always clean first. |
| 10. | If you store items in plastic bins, put tape around the lid to completely seal. Add a scented dryer sheet. |
| 11. | Never store any clothes in dry cleaning or plastic bags. Always use cloth if needed. |
| 12. | Have rubber soles put on really high-end boots and shoes to protect leather bottoms. Cost is about $30-$50 on average. |
| 13. | Treat spots and repair small problems immediately. |
| 14. | Rub zipper teeth with a small amount of clear wax or a lead pencil to keep the zipper from sticking. |
| 15. | Hand wash or use the gentle cycle for cashmeres. Dry for 2 minutes in the dryer and then lay flat to dry. |
Immediately wipe off your shoes and bags if they get wet, especially if salt is present. Stuff with newspaper or tissue until dry.