Four money-saving tricks to get your tired clothes back to their best
AFTER many wears, favorite items of clothing can start to look tired. But you don't have to replace your trusted items.
Try these tricks to get your outfits back to their best. . .
TO DYE FOR: Washing can cause clothes to fade over time. But a quick recolor does wonders. If you have stained light clothing, staining can also hide stains, making items wearable again.
Dylon machine dye is easy to use: you just need to put it in one cycle, along with the items you want to color. The dye costs from £6 on Amazon and there are a host of shades to choose from.
DAAAAAA BUBBLE: Daily use, but also washing and drying, can cause some fabrics to pill, causing small bumps to form on the surface.
You can buy a special cloth shaver; Dunelm has one for £7.99. Or I've discovered that a blunt disposable razor works just as well. Just run the blade gently over the surface and it will catch the bumps easily.
Remove lint from the razor as it begins to accumulate. Turn clothes inside out when washing to prevent this future pilling.
SMELL FRESH: Tops and sportswear can sometimes smell like sweat, even after washing.
To banish the pong, take a cup of white vinegar and the same amount of baking soda and mix it with cold water in the sink.
The vinegar also tackles yellow sweat stains on clothing. Soak clothing in the mixture for 30 minutes to an hour before putting it through a normal washing cycle.
And it is best to avoid fabric softener when washing sweaty clothes, because, according to sports brand Nike, it can leave a layer on clothing that traps bacteria and odors.
BUTTON UP: Missing or damaged buttons can make clothes look sloppy. Replace a shirt or vest in the same way or give it a new jacket by choosing a few new buttons.
There are tons of styles to choose from on Amazon. You can buy packs of ten from £4.
- All prices on the page are correct at the time of going to press. Offers and offers subject to availability.
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