Are you interested in hunting the unique and vintage items in thrift stores? Have you ever found some lovely clothes but had to give them up regretfully because of some tough stains on them? Here is exactly what you are looking for.
For those who love used fashion, here are 4 tips to dress up an old piece you just picked up from the store with a brand-new cape.
The first way to go, use hot water. Now I know, washing your clothes with hot water is a not very eco-friendly laundry method. But for stains that are not too stubborn and to get rid of the smell of old clothes, use hot water might not be a bad idea. Soak clothes in soap and detergent for about 30 minutes, then wash them thoroughly and rinse with water, you might want to use a fabric softener to initially remove the smell of old clothes. Now before drying it, you can try boiling the clothes in water mixed with sea salt. It will get rid of any remaining stink in the items. Of course, this technique is completely not recommended for the fabrics that are not good with heat, such as vinyl, satin, nylon... synthetic fiber or delicate fabric in general.
Number two, the “panacea” baking soda. We all know at least one cleaning hack that uses baking soda. Indeed, baking soda is a miraculous ingredient that is helpful for deep cleaning with tough stains and effectively deodorizes. First, sprinkle baking soda on the clothes and let them sit for a few hours before washing. You should turn the clothes inside out, place them on a towel on the floor and then sprinkle a little in each spot. Next, you mix about 200 gram of baking soda powder with 4 liters of water, soak the clothes to be washed. Finally, you wash it with detergent and rinse it with clean water or fabric softener.
Vinegar is also a great helper. You never expect a little vinegar to be so effective in refreshing clothing. To increase washing efficiency, you can pour half a cup of vinegar into your clothes before washing. It can help protect clothes from fading and dissolve residues that soaps or detergents can leave on clothes. Your clothes will be lighter as a result. Vinegar not only brightens clothing but also removes odors and softens them naturally without leaving any detergent residue. Use 1 cup of vinegar in the final rinse to deodorize your clothes. This method works great for both stiff and delicate fabrics.
Lastly, use the products that aromatize fabric. When all odors and stains are removed, old clothes will look almost new. But there is still a lack of your mark on them. Therefore, do not forget to add on the signature scents you usually wear to your clothes, whether it is a fragrant essential oil or the type of fabric scent booster you love.
The above is one of the easily applied at-home methods to refresh your second-hand items. I hope you will have fun on your treasure hunt in thrift stores, and these tips will be useful enough so that you will never hesitate anymore when finding out the right pieces.
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