Properly washing gym clothes and ski gear prevents damage and odors. Learn how to break in leather boots fast, restore stiff cotton sweaters, and remove scuff marks from patent leather to keep your wardrobe in top condition.
When slick shoe soles come in contact with slippery surfaces, like concrete, accidents can happen. Whether it's a pair of new shoes or your favorite, yet worn, tennis shoes, you can can improve sole traction in a few minutes. With a few items, you can recondition the sole and reduce your chances of falling or sliding.
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The fluffy fibers of cotton yarn will shrink and stiffen after a few washes and wearings, but you can soften stiff sweaters and make them wearable again. Drying sweaters on a clothesline or washing them incorrectly will stiffen cotton garments quickly. Even preshrunk cotton sweaters can stiffen over time.
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The right hat can flatter the face, protect the skin and hide a bad hair day, making it an affordable, yet invaluable accessory. Keeping a hat in place on a windy day can be a challenge, however, especially if the accessory does not fit properly.
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Costume jewelry delivers sparkle at a cheaper price than real precious metals and gems but without proper care, fake jewelry can discolor and lose its shine. Besides losing or changing color, costume jewelry is more susceptible to dings and stains.
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Polyester comes in a variety of knits, styles and weaves, but this durable fabric has one weakness – snagging. No matter how careful you are, catching your polyester shirt on a ring or any sharp object happens. If you find a snag, resist the urge to tug at it or cut it away with scissors.
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