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How often are we motivated to discard old clothes sitting in our wardrobe? Even though we know how to  get rid of old clothes responsibly , we rarely take the time to go through these clothes and donate or recycle them. On the other hand, a new dress or bag is always enticing and makes us want to go out shopping. Here are some DIY tips to take care of your old clothes and also gain some new ones in the process without breaking the bank. Old T-shirts into quilts Let us begin with the most common item in all wardrobes – old T-shirts. This DIY preserves the sentimental value of old T-shirts while keeping you snuggly and warm. Apart from old T-shirts, you will also need strips of cloth to serve as the borders, a soft internal stuffing known as the batting and a large cloth to cover the back of the quilt. To begin, get your old T-shirts out of the wardrobe and use a  laundry pick-up and delivery  service  to get them all cleaned. Next, lay all the T-sh...

Our shoes are always in use, trekking through asphalt, treading over mud and taking on sand and concrete. This constant use causes wear and tear and even the sturdiest shoes tend to give-in over time. This series of articles aims to arm you with the knowledge to recognise what is wrong with your shoes and gain the ability to fix them. Just like you visit a  shoe laundry service  when your shoes are too dirty to clean yourself, you can always visit a cobbler to fix severe damage. This guide will help you preserve your favourite shoes for as long as possible. Reasons for resoling The sole is the most important part of the shoe. Recognising the right time to resole your shoes prevents permanent damage. Here are signs of sole damage that let you know when your shoes need to be resoled: The sole starts to thin. The sole feels spongy or weak. Uneven weathering of the sole. Water damage. Upper part of the shoe splitting from the midsole. A hole appearing a...

Ironing is a task almost anyone can do but is difficult to master. Most people have ironing stories where they burnt, warped or smeared a favourite piece of clothing by accident. Today we bring to you secrets straight from the board of  professional  ironing services  to advance your ironing skills. Clean Before you begin ironing you need to make sure that the iron, ironing board and the clothes are clean. Clothes often get tossed in the laundry without being checked for stains. This can be disastrous as the introduction of heat to a stain can make it permanent. This rule also applies to the iron itself. Make sure that the base plate of your iron is clean before you press it on your precious garments. Test the iron out on a rag to be certain that it is clean. Always use a cover for your ironing board and ensure that the board is clean and free from dust when you set it up. Use the entire board Remember to use the entirety of the ironing board to i...

The festive season is upon us! As Indians we are proud of the love and effort that goes into preparing for this time of the year. Cooking savoury treats for guests, getting all decked up in festive clothes, decorating our homes to reflect the mood and of course the smile on every face. We all wish for everything to be perfect during the festivities. To ensure that everything goes well, today we bring to you some useful tips to freshen up your home, give your guests a warm welcome and create an unforgettable experience for all your friends and family. Clean up your home The first step to decorating your home is to get it organised. To prepare for the festive season you should spend an entire day going through each room, arranging and cleaning it as you go along. This allows you to take stock of every room individually and note down the things that require your attention. Start with the kitchen – clean out your oven, refrigerator, cabinets, sink and even wipe dow...

Most of us have wardrobes filled with unused clothes. While these clothes might have been dear to us some years ago, it is now time to be rid of them for good, instead of allowing them to take up space in your cupboard. Today we bring to you simple ways to responsibly get rid of old clothes to make way for new ones. Sell them Most people don’t even consider selling clothes they own but don’t wear. Clothes from your closet that you can sell, include old jeans that don’t fit, the new top you never wore, that dress you thought was cute but cannot stand now and any other clothes that you will no longer wear. Send these clothes to the  dry-cleaners  and get them professionally cleaned before putting them up for sale. You can sell your clothes online on sites like ebay or Instagram or you can hold a boutique sale at home and allow neighbours, and friends to buy them from you. Donate them Another way to responsibly do away with old clothes is by donating th...

Home is where we all feel safe and secure. And yet, even at home there is an invisible danger that we forget about – germs and bacteria. Here are some cleaning tips from your favourite  online dry-cleaners  to keep the germs, bacteria and viruses away from home. Toxic carpeting Carpeting is a fixture at home that tends to get forgotten as it fades into the background. As time passes, your carpet attracts and retains greasy residue, dirt, soil, bacteria, mold and even unhealthy toxins lurking in the air. You should wash your carpet regularly with the help of dry-cleaning and  carpet cleaning services  such as Spin N Press. This applies doubly so if you have children or pets at home. Another good tip is to replace the carpet entirely every 3-5 years to avoid germ build-up over a long period of time. Tidy up Unclean surfaces that are touched often are a hotbed for viruses if left unchecked. To take care of these viruses simply do routine cleaning...