How about giving a second chance to that piece that is at the back of the closet? Discover 14 tricks to make old clothes and shoes look new:
There’s always a piece in our closet that we like and end up using more of, right? The problem is that this means we always have certain pieces of old clothes and shoes in our wardrobe that, even when worn out, we don’t have the courage to throw away or donate.
If you understand this situation well and have pieces in your home that could be recovered to be used again, don’t worry! In today’s article, as you will see, there is no shortage of simple and efficient tricks to make old clothes and shoes look new.
Good examples are tips on how to restore shine to polished shoes or the most efficient way to remove blood stains from fabrics. Interesting, right?
If you’re interested, grab the paper and pen, save the objects you want to recover from the rubble and get to work! In the end, be sure to tell us which of the tips helped you the most, okay?
Learn 14 tricks to make old clothes and shoes look new:
1. Use a nail file to clean old (or just dirty) suede shoes. Just use the sandpaper lightly, as if sweeping the dirt from the surface.
2. Glass cleaners are true miracles for patent shoes. They shine like new.
3. Salt ammonia and cold water are the perfect mixture to remove blood stains from fabric (even jeans). To do this, mix 1 liter of cold water with two spoons of the powder.
4. Against bad smells (like the one when clothes don’t fit properly) in clothes, place the item in airtight bags and leave it in the freezer overnight… or all day long (if you need to wear the clothes at night) .
5. If the problem is stains on the leather, nothing better than spraying vinegar diluted in cold water. The correct proportion is half-half.
6. In the case of grease stains, as well as on dishes, detergent is the most efficient. Just apply it to the fabric, directly on the stain, and rub.
7. Risk from leather shoes? Use wax or clear nail polish to make your old shoes look like new. You must apply the wax to the scratched area and when it solidifies, you must rub it carefully with a clean, soft tissue.
8. If the problem with old (leather) shoes is those small cracks, instant glue can help. To do this, apply a little glue to the cracks, using a toothpick if possible, and press the affected area with a cloth for 3 or 4 minutes. Then, just paint the repaired part with grease.
9. If you don’t want your jeans to lose their color, even after years of use, add a little salt and vinegar to the water while washing.
10. Nubuck shoes, for example, look brand new if you use a mixture of ammonia salt and water (one part ammonia to three parts water) or vinegar with warm water (one tablespoon to one liter of water).
11. Fabrics that have lost their softness and used bath towels can become fluffy again if you soak them in salt water before washing. Half a glass of salt for a liter of water is enough. Leave to soak for two or three days.
12. Leather bags stay clean if rubbed with vinegar. If it’s white leather, use only white vinegar.
13. Silk clothes are grateful when they are washed with a little hair conditioner, you know? A teaspoon (5 ml) of the conditioner in the rinse water is enough to soften the silk item.
14. If the problem is hair on your clothes, use Velcro to pull the hair, without rubbing.
So, did you like our tips? If you’re still feeling like you’re missing the “trick of a lifetime”, be sure to read this other article: How to transform a men’s shirt into an off-the-shoulder dress.
Source: Incredible
