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When you buy a new item of clothing dab the centre of each button with clear nail polish to seal the threads.
Rub zip teeth with wax to keep the zip working smoothly.
De-wrinkle clothing in a hurry by running hot water into the bathtub and hanging the garment on the shower rod. The steam will remove the wrinkles.
Neaten up the frayed ends of shoelaces (and make it easier to lace them) by dipping them in clear nail polish.
Remove scuff marks on shoes by rubbing with a paste made from baking soda and water.
Run out of shoe polish? Use vasseline to shine leather shoes. Apply with a soft cloth, wipe off the excess and buff with a clean cloth.
Use a light coating of spray starch on tennis shoes before wearing them - dirt won't become embedded in the canvas, and the shoes will always be easier to clean.
Clean the salt residue common on winter shoes from snow with a cloth dipped in a solution of 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon vinegar.
Use a soft cloth dipped in vinegar to shine a pair of patent-leather shoes or any patent-leather item.
Shoes that are starting to smell can be helped by sprinkling with a little salt. Leave to sit overnight. The salt will absorb the moisture which contains the odours.
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