Clothing - Upkeep & Cleaning Tips
I know we all love our clothes & want them to last as long as possible. So, read on, to find out how to soften your jeans, wash your delicates, keep your blacks black and more...
Soften Jeans
Rub dryer sheets over the jeans. If your jeans are darker, turn inside out while doing this so they don't end up faded. Try These:
Bounce-Fabric Outdoor Fresh Scent Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, 246ct
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/11/2009) 
One Step Further - Distress Jeans to Look Vintage
Jeans Fashion & Care : How to Make Jeans Look Vintage
Some tools required to make jeans look vintage include chalk, scissors, a bleach pen and excess denim material. Learn more about making jeans look vintage with tips from a fashion designer in this free video on denim jeans. Expert: Mitra Chester Bio: Mitra Chester is the co-owner of Deluxe Boutique in Eugene, Oregon and has been working in re-sale fashion for 14 years. Filmmaker: max koetter
Runtime: 4:35
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Keep Your Black Black
There are now a couple options to keep your black clothes black - so your favorites stick along longer and both are available on Amazon.Fewa Black Magic Detergent or Perwoll is finally here from Europe! It's supposed to actually intensify dark hues. Yay!
The other option is also available is stores - I actually saw it in Walmart over the weekend. Woolite Dark Laundry. If I only did laundry for myself this is all I would need.
Try it Out:
Perwoll Black Magic Laundry Liquid Soap
Amazon Price: $14.49 (as of 07/11/2009)
WOOLITE DARK LAUNDRY FABRIC WASH 50 OZ x 6
Amazon Price: $61.25 (as of 07/11/2009)
Silk Lingerie
Hand wash, warm water, don't soak, air dry.Every Day Lingerie
This is how I make my lingerie last:Bras & underwear go in separate net bags that zip. This keeps them from snagging or getting twisted in the washer. When they are finished in the wash they air dry on a slacks hanger. This keeps the elastic in tact much longer.
Another couple tips:
I wear a different set every day. This gives the bras a chance to breath & get washed again before I make them do their (tough) job.
One more thing, if you're going to own a bunch of bras (like I prefer to): Stagger your purchases - if you buy them all at one time, they tend to wear out at the same time (assuming you give them the same amount of play). So, usually when I need bras I limit myself to two at a time.
Photo by Saquan Stimpson
Bags for Your Goodies
Whitney Design Inc Lingerie Wash Bag 121
Amazon Price: $3.93 (as of 07/11/2009)
SWING ARM SLACK HANGER - CLOSET ORGANIZER
Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 07/11/2009)
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Remove Ink Stains
There are a couple ways to accomplish this.The first is a trick I've used since I was young - spray the mark with harispray & rub the fabric against itself. Then once it's gone, wash as usual.
The second one is new to me but here goes:
Don latex/plastic gloves; Dab a bit of pure eucalyptus oil on the spot; Blot till stain is gone; Wash as usual. *Do not try this on leather.
Thanks ichigonotsukikage for the photo!
Try these for ink stains!
Eucalyptus 100% Pure Essential Oil - 30 ml
Amazon Price: $10.05 (as of 07/11/2009)
Remove Lipstick Stains
Apply rubbing alcohol to the spot.Soak in warm water & dishwashing liquid for about 10 minutes.
Rub in the detergent & wash as usual.
Thanks to specialkrb for the photo!
Use these on lipstick stains!
ALCOHOL 99% ISOPROPYL PINT
Amazon Price: $3.25 (as of 07/11/2009)
Palmolive Ultra Concentrated Dish Liquid, Antibacterial Hand Soap with Orange Extracts, 13 fl oz (384 ml)
Amazon Price: $3.09 (as of 07/11/2009)
Launder Embellished Items
Turn the piece inside out.Put in a similarly colored pillow case & tie closed as close to the item as possible.
Wash on delicate cycle using gently detergent.
Lay flat to dry.
Cover Bleach Spots with Permanent Markers!
Wine Stain Remover
Wine Away Red Wine Stain Remover 12 oz
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/11/2009)
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