Clothing Tips
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Mist clothing with one part vinegar to three parts water then hang to dry for wrinkle free clothes.
Add 1/4 cup salt to a laundry load of blue jeans. It will help prevent fading and they will come out softer.
To prevent sock mix-ups when folding laundry, write the initial of the person on the bottom of the sock.
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.
Store bar soap in clothing drawers until you use them. They will make your clothes smell clean and fresh.
Prevent musty clothes by placing sticks of chalk in drawers and closets to remove moisture.
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.
Do not use washing soda for silk or wool items as it may damage the fabric.
Spray clothing with vodka to rid it of odor and bacteria. Works especially well for dry clean only garments.
Organize your closet by style then color. Keep long sleeve and short sleeve items together to easily locate clothing appropriate for the weather.
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.
Keep socks organized in a drawer by using a couple of shoe boxes to separate by style or color.
Store seasonal clothes in large sealable plastic bags with a fabric softener sheet. Remove as much air as possible to save space.
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.
