I love coffee️but it stains! And I’m not just talking about your teeth – a wrong move or a hearty laugh and you can have a coffee stain on your new pants. Well – fear not! Here’s the quick and effective way to remove the stain and keep your precious gear for years to come…. You’ll need: Spray bottle Ammonia Vinegar Water Cloth In a spray bottle, combine 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup water. Spritz the stain, then
It’s summer and one of the easiest ways to keep cool is with lighter colors and moisture-wicking fabrics….enter the little white dress. I’ve managed to accumulate a few and this year, I had to let most of them go because of weight (booo!) and they weren’t the crisp white anymore. So I went on the hunt for some new ones – – – that would work for everyday throw-n-go, one that would be perfect for date night, and then that
It’s the last day of our 5-part series on fabric care and today we finish up with ultrasuede and suede. Before the tips, let’s make sure you understand the difference between the two: ultrasuede is a trademarked brand of micro-suede which is really a type of microfiber created from 100% polyester; and suede is leather only a specific finish of leather! Here’s how to care for this stuff: Machine-wash ultrasuede/micro-suede/microfiber on delicate cycle using Woolite Line dry or tumble dry
For day four, the fabric care is focusing on leather…one of the most prevalent fabrics, one of the most luxe, and one of the hardest to care for properly! Here’s how…. Vacuum or dust furniture regularly Use leather conditioner every six months for shine To remove water-based stains, use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water Don’t use soap since the ring will be more noticeable To remove oil-based stains, wipe with dry cloth dampened with distilled water!
Day two of fabric care is about wool. Wool is versatile and contrary to popular notions, it’s the ideal fabric to go year-round! Here’s how to care for it: Dry clean wool blankets and quilts….and any clothing composed of wool To remove dust, pet hair, etc, put them them in the dryer with no heat for 15 minutes Vacuum furniture regularly (don’t use a bristle brush!) Look for upholstery cleaner to clean you furniture and eco-friendly cleaner for your clothing
There ARE rules to follow…to ensure your sneakers look their best. Treat them right by: Sneakers you exercise in ≠ street wear DON’T use water (it creates stains) – instead use a bristled shoe brush to nix surface dirt I swear the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser really works – it really is magic! Wash your laces – it’s a Jedi mind trick and gives the appearance of a cleaner sneaker…. They’re called “shoe” trees but you can use them to
If you invest in your clothes then you’ll want them to pay off….makes sense at least. Men, here are the four essentials as told to me by a reliable source (& based on my experience): shoe shine kit ~ you can go basic or all out! collar stays ~ (all Blueprint for Style clients get personalized titanium ones in two sizes but…..) these work and come in several sizes lint roller ~ hello! anywhere… here! moth traps (this one was new
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