Friday, March 27, 2015

Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks for Show Apparel


Looking for easy and inexpensive ways to keep your show apparel looking like new? Here are some awesome tips to kick off your Spring with a fresh new start!

  • Are your crystals looking a little dull? Before you throw away that tissue paper from your Lisa Nelle package, use it with window cleaner to make your crystals sparkle again!
  • De-pill your clothes with a shaving razor then remove the lint with some tape.
  • Before you turn stale bread into croutons or bread pudding, you can use the stale bread crust to remove dirt from suede. Just don’t reuse the bread after cleaning!
  • If you don't have shoe polish on hand, grab a towel and rub your leather boots with a bit of lotion to bring them back to life.

  • Fix a stuck zipper with a cotton swab and petroleum jelly. Your zipper will glide smoothly.
  • Use a mixture of vinegar and cold water to scrub water stains off of leather.
  • To keep your tall boots staying upright, use wine bottles or pool noodles to store them.
  • Did you know that a piece of plain white chalk can absorb grease and oil stains from fabrics? Just rub the chalk over your greasy stains and then wash as usual.
  • Remove deodorant stains from your tops with dryer sheets.
  • Getting ready for your next big show? When you pack a suitcase, wrap your shoes in a shower cap to protect your clothes from dirt.
  • If you have new shoes but they're a little tight, stretch out them out by placing a bag of water in each shoe and leave them in the freezer overnight.
  • To remove makeup, like foundation, from shirt collars use shaving cream.
  • To remove a lipstick stain, spritz the fabric (make sure it's not dry-clean only) with hairspray, and let it sit for a few minutes. Dab the stain, and then toss it in the washer.

 We hope these tips help keep your show apparel sparkly, bright, and new!


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