The colored lining of leather gloves can fade over time and stain your hands. Sprinkle a bit of talcum powder inside, rub it in, then shake out the excess.
If the gloves are tight, turn them inside out, wrap them in a damp cloth for a few hours, and then wear them for a while, flexing your fingers periodically to help stretch them out.
To prevent buttons on coats or suits from frequently coming loose, rub the sewing thread with wax.
To keep woolen items from shrinking or felting during washing, add 3-4 drops of glycerin to your detergent.
For shinier starch-treated laundry, add a few drops of glycerin to the starch.
Remove a fresh oil-paint stain from woolen items with a cotton ball soaked in sunflower oil.
Starch a cotton dress with egg white whipped into cold water during rinsing.
To remove scorch marks from a hot iron on colored fabric, try this: grate an onion on a fine grater, place it on the stain, and leave it for 2-3 hours. Then rinse with cold water.
If you spill a bottle of green antiseptic or ink on a light polished table, immediately blot the liquid, then wipe the stain with a regular pencil eraser. Avoid using ink erasers in such cases, as they can damage the finish.
If your favorite ceramic vase is leaking, pour some lacquer into the bottom and spread it along the walls with a brush. This will create a strong film that prevents water from leaking out.
Refresh nickel-plated items, bathroom faucets, and pots by washing them with a solution of vinegar and salt.
Never stick a needle into the couch or the back of a chair while working, and don’t leave it on the table. If the needle falls on the floor, look for it with a magnet. Keep a magnet at home.
If a metal tip on a shoelace breaks and you don’t have a spare, coat the end of the lace with nail polish for a neater appearance.
Rinse a shoe brush periodically in warm water with ammonia.
To sharpen knives more effectively, soak them in saltwater for half an hour beforehand.
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