Lots of dry cleaners will have a sale a couple times a year to sell off clothing that has never been picked up. It can be a good place to find some nice things and many times they are only sold for what it cost to clean the item.
Reusing Clothing as Pajamas or Loungewear
When I have comfortable clothing that is showing some wear, and too shabby looking for public appearances (pilling, fading, etc.) I give those items a new use as pajamas and/or loungewear.
I worked with a young teacher who wore Kahki pants a lot and they always seemed so spot free and clean. One day I got the courage to ask her secret. She said that when she bought new clothes she sprayed them with scotchguard before wearing or washing them . She would occasionally refresh the scotchguard after washing. Just passing along someone elses cleaning tip.
pray your canvas summer shoes with a coat of spray starch. Helps keep them cleaner longer.
Get Athletic Shoes Super White
Clean white athletic shoes with Westley's Bleche-Wite whitewall/blackwall tire cleaner. Use a scrub brush and rinse with water. I have used this cleaner on genuine leather and manmade materials, including dark colored mesh on running shoes, without harming the material.
Small bars of scented soap make great sachets! Just slide a bar or two of wrapped, scented soap into your drawers or closets.
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