Save space, time, and money! From storage to packing, these 13 tips will keep your clothes organized and feeling like new.
Keep Clothing at Its Best
1. No More Shoulder Bumps
Hanging is often the best space-saving strategy in your closet. But what can you do with sweaters? Hanging them the usual way leads to shoulder bumps—and we’re way past the decade when big shoulders were fashionable. There is a sweater-safe technique! First, lay your sweater flat, then bring arm over to arm to fold in half. Now, grab your hanger and place the hook in the armpit, with the top pointing down. Fold the waist up and sleeves diagonally over the hanger.
2. Fix That Pilling
Sweaters pilling with those annoying fiber bits? You can buy a fabric shaver to solve the problem. Another (cost-saving) strategy: Check your household beauty supplies. First, call into action a razor with a sharp blade and no lotion strip. Glide the razor over any areas of clothing that have started to pill. It’ll work gentle magic but leave a pile of pills. Your next tool: a Velcro roller/curler. Simply roll it over the pills to pick them up easily—and maybe even erase more pilling along the way.
3. Spray Away Wrinkesore Shoulder Bumps
Why buy a wrinkle-releasing spray when you can make your own with ingredients you probably have on hand right now? In a spray bottle, add 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 teaspoon hair conditioner; shake to combine. Spray clothing until damp, smooth with your hands, and let dry.
4. Kettle Steam Solution
Minor wrinkles in your clothing? Fill your teakettle with water and bring it to a full boil. Hold the clothing item 8 to 12 inches from the steaming spout for a wrinkle-battling blast.
5. Create a Garment Bag
Taking a lot of hangered items on vacation or to a new home? Keep them protected and gathered with a large kitchen trash bag. Simply slip the hanging items into the bag from the bottom up, then crisscross the bag’s loop handles around the hangers to hold them together.
Tips for Shoes and Accessories
6. Tight Shoes? Give Them a Stretch
Rubbing alcohol can help you increase your shoe size. Apply a thin coating on the insides of your shoes, then walk around in the shoes until the alcohol dries. You can repeat the process to further the stretch and work magic.
7. Stop the Pinch
Here’s another way to stretch out pinchy shoes. Fill two quart-size plastic bags about one-fourth of the way with water, place one in each shoe, then put them in the freezer until it turns to ice. Let the ice thaw for around 20 minutes before trying to remove the bags so you don...
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