Tip #4,038 Create your own pant/skirt hangers by folding a paper bag in half and stapling over a regular hanger. Home & Garden clothing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,072 Mist clothing with one part vinegar to three parts water then hang to dry for wrinkle free clothes. Home & Garden clothing + laundry + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,281 Add 1/4 cup salt to a laundry load of blue jeans. It will help prevent fading and they will come out softer. Home & Garden clothing + laundry + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,313 To prevent sock mix-ups when folding laundry, write the initial of the person on the bottom of the sock. Home & Garden clothing + laundry + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,589 Repel moths with herbs. Mix a combination of lavender, wormwood, cedar or patchouli with a small amount of rosemary, cinnamon, cloves or tansy. Place mixture in the toe of a sock and set in a closet or drawer. Home & Garden pests + clothing + spices + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,898 Store bar soap in clothing drawers until you use them. They will make your clothes smell clean and fresh. Home & Garden storage + clothing + scent + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,175 Prevent musty clothes by placing sticks of chalk in drawers and closets to remove moisture. Home & Garden clothing + summer + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,682 For inexpensive closet storage, make hanging boxes for clothes and shoes. Tie a piece of rope to the box by pushing the ends through the top and tying in a knot underneath, then hang on a closet rod. Home & Garden storage + clothing + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,343 Do not use washing soda for silk or wool items as it may damage the fabric. Home & Garden cleaning + clothing + laundry + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,478 Spray clothing with vodka to rid it of odor and bacteria. Works especially well for dry clean only garments. Home & Garden cleaning + clothing + laundry + clever + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,311 Organize your closet by style then color. Keep long sleeve and short sleeve items together to easily locate clothing appropriate for the weather. Home & Garden clothing + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,518 Remove shiny scorch marks from ironing by sponging the affected area with vinegar, then ironing the back side. Turn again to shiny side and place a damp cloth on top, then steam iron until shine is removed. Home & Garden clothing + laundry + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,633 Keep socks organized in a drawer by using a couple of shoe boxes to separate by style or color. Home & Garden clothing + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,757 Store seasonal clothes in large sealable plastic bags with a fabric softener sheet. Remove as much air as possible to save space. Home & Garden storage + clothing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,315 Keep the tags on your newborn baby's clothes until they are ready to wear. Babies grow so quickly that sometimes they will be too big for an outfit before they get a chance to wear it! This way, you can swap it for larger size if need be. Parenting parenting + clothing + newborn + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,290 Rub a piece of wax paper along zipper teeth to help prevent snagging. Style household + style + clothing + zipper + home remedy + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,739 If you struggle to keep warm on chilly nights, wear a hat to bed. Covering your head reduces heat loss from your body, not just when going outside. Wellness clothing + bedtime + sleeping + winter + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,296 Remove gum from clothing by placing the gum side on a paper bag then using a warm iron on the other side. It will soften the gum which will stick to the bag. Home & Garden cleaning + stain removal + clothing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,447 Remove chewing gum from clothing by covering the area with egg white and letting sit for a few minutes before working the gum free. Home & Garden cleaning + stain removal + clothing + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,012 Keep a large basket next to your front door for collecting winter gear such as gloves, scarves and hats. Just put in storage at the end of the season. Home & Garden clothing + decorations + winter + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send