The colored lining of leather gloves can fade over time and stain your hands. We recommend sprinkling a bit of talcum powder inside, rubbing it in, and then shaking 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 thread you use for sewing with wax.
To keep woolen items from shrinking or felting during washing, add 3-4 drops of glycerin to your detergent.
Starch-treated laundry shines better if you add a few drops of glycerin to the starch.
A fresh stain from oil paint can be quickly removed from woolen items using a cotton ball soaked in sunflower oil.
You can starch a cotton dress with egg white, which is whipped in 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.
Nickel-plated items, bathroom faucets, and pots can be refreshed 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. Every crafter should have one 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.
A shoe brush should be periodically rinsed in warm water with ammonia.
To sharpen knives more effectively, soak them in saltwater for half an hour beforehand.