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We are so unaccustomed to the need to wash ourselves, that the hands of emergency like a broken machine or the need for emergency refreshment of things put us in a stupor. Yes, and a full wash with powder, rinsing and spinning sooner or later leads to leaching of the coloring pigments, deterioration of the fibers of the fabric, deterioration of its operational properties.
If you put on a T-shirt once in the summer, and it just absorbed the smell of sweat or city smog a little, but still did not get dirty, then you can refresh it with the help of special life hacks. Observing people have come up with 10 amazing ways to quickly and efficiently refresh things without the need for washing.
10. Soda
This chemical agent is widely used in everyday life to cleanse a wide variety of types and degrees of pollution. It will help in this case too, as it acts as an excellent adsorbent for small spots, bacteria and unpleasant odors. It is advisable to use baking soda, and not technical, as it is less aggressive to the tissue of the product and the mucosa of the respiratory organs of a person. How to refresh a thing with it? Yes, just sprinkle “problem areas” (often this is the armpit area) with dry soda and leave for several hours, and preferably at night. The adsorbent will absorb excess moisture along with unpleasant odors, after which it will be enough for you to simply shred off the remaining powder from the clothes. We do not recommend using this method for dark things.
9. Hot showers
Have you heard about steam cleaners that effectively with the help of heated air refresh the surface of things, eliminate small spots, and also even out small folds and creases? Of course, far from every owner has steamers, so we will do with an ordinary hot shower. Combine business with pleasure - when you go to the bathroom, take a “stale” thing with you on a hanger and fix it in the area where the steam rises to the hood. Hot air with the help of light condensate will eliminate stale weather in the armpits and as a bonus will help straighten wrinkles. By the way, this method does not work if the clothes absorbed the smell of “bonfire”, “perfumes” or other pronounced aromas.
8. Newspapers
A very budgetary and quick way to refresh clothes when there is no time for washing at all. Crumple a newspaper and form "balls", placing them in the area of the sleeves, paying attention to the armpit area. They can also be placed at the end of the leg, where trousers and jeans are usually covered with street dirt. Paper perfectly absorbs moisture and helps to superficially freshen a thing. But still, this shoe care product is more effective. Before you go out, stamp a few newspaper balls into sneakers or shoes, which will allow you to remove any moisture from the product without much effort or harm.
7. Freezer
We don’t know who originally thought of using the freezer like that, but this person was clearly adventurous, for which he thanks. Low temperatures effectively fight various pathogens and bacteria, which, when multiplied, mainly provoke an unpleasant smell from clothes. You can simply wrap the stale product in paper or bag and put it in the freezer for several hours. As practice shows, this life hack is a lifesaver for jeans, woolen and delicate clothes, the frequent washing of which greatly affects the appearance and structure of the fabrics.
6. Cat tray filler
At first glance, this idea seems shocking, so few people risk realizing it, but in vain. If you have cats at home, then this option is very effective, rational and economical. If the filler is able to absorb moisture and retain unpleasant odors from feline waste products, then the stale clothes will be eliminated at once. It is enough just to buy a filler, pour it into a small open container (for example, a bowl) and install it in a wardrobe with stale clothes. For quick refreshment of the armpit zone, you can pour the product from the packaging directly onto the area, and then remove and shake off the leftovers.
5. Fresh air and sun
Our great-grandmothers manually washed clothes in the rivers and hung out in the sun, where UV rays and fresh air did their job - they killed germs and refreshed the item. Now it’s not necessary to wash the product at all - just a few hours before leaving, hang your clothes on the street (for example, on the balcony). Thanks to ventilation and sunlight, the bacteria will cease to multiply, due to which the specific smell of worn clothes will disappear. Make sure that under the influence of sunlight the print or paint on the clothes does not fade.
4. Washer dryer
If there is a washing machine at home, but there is no time for a full cycle and even more so drying clothes, then you can use only one of its functions to refresh the product. Set the drying mode by setting the highest temperature, and after 15 minutes you will get a neutral smelling thing that you can put on again without a twinge of conscience.
3. Napkins for drying clothes
Manufacturers came up with a quick and original method to prepare clothes for the exit without washing. Special wipes eliminate unpleasant odors and even have a beneficial effect on tissue fibers. Fold the necessary things on the eve of the event by placing such a napkin for drying between them. Especially advice is applicable in the case of travel and vacation, when no one wants to deal with routine household issues, but I want to walk in fresh and normally smelling clothes.
2. Vodka
Instead of taking this chemical colorless liquid inside, it’s better to use it to good use. Put vodka in a spray bottle and spray on clothing whose freshness needs to be returned. Ethyl alcohol works at the molecular level, destroying bacteria and other sources of unpleasant odors. After the procedure, hang clothes in fresh air (balcony). Of course, if you get vodka with flavors, or there’s a minimum of time left before an important meeting, it’s better not to risk using this method, otherwise it’s awkward to explain to the interlocutor where you managed to “pick up” in broad daylight.
1. Coffee
A more fragrant and appropriate way to get rid of the staleness of your clothes. Coffee beans and even granules are excellent filters that absorb unpleasant odors, leaving a delicate and pleasant aroma of coffee. To refresh things, simply pour more beans in a separate container, and hang the product on top of the trempel so that it does not touch the coffee. If you accidentally stain your clothes, you are unlikely to be able to wear them on the same day, as the coffee does not wash well.
These are simple advice given by modern housewives for busy people who may not have enough time for a full wash. It is noteworthy that most of the listed "helpers" are always present at home, so you should not put aside your favorite thing just because of a not-so-fresh smell.