One thing I do, is to always wear a sleeved tee or top under my sweaters or blazers. I often see stylist wearing camisoles under their sweaters or blazers and it baffles me. If I wear a short sleeve or long sleeve T or top under my sweater or blazer then that absorbs all the moisture, deodorant, and oils from my body and I don’t have to wash my sweaters or blazers as often. I usually just spot clean them and only have to wash them or dry clean them once a season before putting them away. (Unless of course they get anywhere near the campfire smoke or cigarette smoke or something like that.)
Yes, that's exactly what I do as well. Wish I would have included that because it's such a good one that surprisingly a lot aren't aware of! Thank you Ann!
I have recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching like crazy. I find your level of professionalism and the quality of your content very satisfying. Thank you for your work - I am 52 and your messages of quality, simplicity, environmentally consciousness, and fun speak to me.
Very helpful to hear your views on this topic. The last section for mums really spoke to me, too. I've recently started to wear my cashmere sweaters around the kids because due to Covid they are ALWAYS there, and after a year of wearing safe, cheap fleece I thought "Sod it, this is my life for the foreseeable, I might just as well wear something I feel good in". I try to take precautions like aprons, but to some degree you also have to make peace with the risk, for the benefit of feeling like you're actually living your life right now, rather than waiting for a different/old/new life in which you wear something nice.
Completely agree Anna!! I think this last year has definitely made us all realize a lot. I love that you're wearing that cashmere now :-) In these times as well it's the simple things, like wearing a nice cashmere sweater, that really goes a long way.
Reminds me of something my Nanna told me when I asked her once, when I was quite young, why she always had her tea in this particular cup mug (a lovely china / porcelain piece that I was always worried I would break!). The sentiment was that every day is special and you deserve to enjoy nice things, aka don't save it for 'good'. We didn't have much in the way of 'things' , so this idea of using something special just because it made you happy was an important lesson.
YAY thank you so much for this video!!! The biggest learning curve for me in investing in more quality pieces has been figuring out how to take care of them better. So, thank you for continuing to teach us!
Your channel has been a game changer for me. I WFH even before covid and last week I actually wore my white shirt and jeans. I don’t deal with the same people everyday and I only work for a few hours. I wore it the whole week whilst working. I hang them to air after. I also started wearing my pretty dresses at home. I do still wear the house dresses to clean, because of sweat. Hot where I live. But after I change to my dresses for the rest of the day. Thank you😊
Love that! Good for you! Yea, who is going to know if you wear the same thing. As long as you love it! And good choice on the white shirt and jeans :-) Thanks for sharing with us!
I hang dry about 80% of my laundry. The only items that go in the dryer are sheets & towels, and socks & underwear. Everything else goes on clothesline I have hung in my basement right beside my washer and dryer. It really does lengthen the life of the clothing! I have never thought about taking the hanger through the bottom of the garment! Good idea! I’ll have to start doing that!! Thanks for the awesome tips! 😊💕
I also hang dry my nicer blouses and shirts. I just think of how hot that drum gets when I have retrieved clothes after a dry cycle. My fingers have gotten burned on the metal zippers and buttons. Clothes are getting scorched hitting that drum or laying on it after finishing the cycle. Clothes are taking a heating and a beating. Hang drying my nicer clothes should prolong their lifecycle. My nicer sweaters dry on a mesh drying rack. My mom used to have a ready made clothesline in the basement. She hung clothes from the overhead exposed copper water line pipes in the laundry room. There were clothes hanging everywhere. It was the ultimate organized closet. We all had our little section of drying laundry. Next to my dryer, I have a small wire hanging bar / shelf for my own version of an indoor clothesline. We had eight kids in our family so she used the dryer for the underwear, socks, towels, jeans and heavier fabric clothes. One trick I do if I have a wrinkled item I want to wear, I will saturate a clean hand towel and throw it and the wrinkled item in the dryer for 10 minutes or so, and the wrinkled garment comes out steamed and wrinkle free.
Great tips! I just bought a battery powered de pill thingy for sweaters and other clothes. If I iron it is inside out and I use a dampened lint free towel before the iron hits the fabric. I will buy a steamer soon.
Great advice! The biggest culprit for clothing damage for me is the dryer. I line dry or flat dry a lot! I also experimented with a few "dry clean only" items during stay at home orders-mostly with positive results...mostly.😆
Great tips! For old stain removal, I swear by a mixture of white vinegar, dish soap & water. Virtually all of my clothes are secondhand; and as you can imagine w thrifted & vintage garments, coming across stains is inevitable. I’ve purchased clothes w stains that are God knows how old but I just spray the spots thoroughly w that solution & then leave them out in the sun for anywhere from a hour to several days (depends how bad it is). Lifts them right off probably 90% of the time!
Hey Emily, I definitely prefer a steamer over and the iron. Noted down some great tips from your video - dishsoap, use brightening pods every wash, don't be afraid to wear nice clothes 🤭. Brilliant video, thank you very much xx
I just ordered the lavender scent of the Grow fabric spray, thinking of my cashmere sweater, thank you. Looked, but didn't find a link to give you the credit 😉
I hang mostly all my clothes to air dry and steam them if necessary. Less washing for fine knits! I don’t have an iron! Thanks for video and I’m trying to wear more of my clothes that are dressy!🦋🌸
Really helpful Emily. I spritz my clothes with a homemade lavender and water mix and hang them by an open window in sunlight. Apparently sunlight kills bacteria too! Must invest in a good steamer! Wish I had a laundry room too!
Thank you! You just opened my eyes to my fashion fear! I too have been saving basically 90% of my wardrobe for special occasions. LOL.. I'm going to wear those white jeans and expensive boots. I have waisted so much money on "safe" clothes....thank you for helping me see this. I hope to enjoy my nice pieces from now on.
I literally used to buy clothes, shoes and jewelry for a life I wasn’t even living. And was never going to. I was in my 40s before I realized I was wasting money and closet space. I have more clothes than an old retired broad needs, but I do wear every single pierce at some point. I know what I like, what looks best on me and what makes me happy.
For stains…I use a mixture of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and Dawn dish detergent. I haven’t found anything it won’t remove…..even spaghetti sauce on a white, linen, top. Don’t know about wine, I don’t drink it. 💁🏻♀️
Great tips as always 👌 I hardly wash my wool and cashmere garments. Just once a season. I hang them in the air after every wear. For wonderful smell on clothes or in our home I love to use 2/3 water, 1/3 vodka 🙈 and about 10 drops of essential oil (for example lavender) in a spray bottle - such a game changer 😀 and thanks for remember me to wear my clothes and to embrace the flaws that might come up! I needed that 🥀
I'm definitely going to try that recipe, cuz that's the only thing I don't like about the fabric spray I have is that I have to waste the plastic bottle it comes in. Thank you for sharing!!
I almost never machine wash my jeans. I have approximately 8 pr, so it’s not like I wear the same ones all the time. I also will hang them outside sometimes to air out. I only use my dryer for sheets, blankets and towels. Everything else is either hung up, draped over a drying rack, or laid flat. This will extend the life of even a Walmart tee.
You can make foaming soap for lots less using a foaming dispenser and Dr Bronners. Put about two inches of soap in bottle and add warm water and shake. The first few pumps will be squirty but pump number five or so will be like shaving cream. Love this soap as well..
When I air out my sweaters (I also fold them) before I wear them..I have several hangers with washcloths on the shoulder portion of the hanger, attached with large safety pins, sort of like a shoulder pad on the hanger. I also spray the sweater with water to get wrinkles out..I don't have a steamer.
Great topic & great tips Emily! This is always the elephant in the room when we watch 'influencers' who seem to buy piles of clothes constantly, you'd think organization & maintenance would be an obvious area of interest, but sadly no one seens,to mention it. Love the fabric spray recommendation. I'm going to see if I can find a DIY. I want to add using non-chlorine bleach on the regular for dingy sleeve edges especially on white & cream knits. Thank you!
Yes, I agree it's a shame how many people don't make clothing care a priority. I've seen a few people mention now the water with essential oil for a diy fabric. I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for your lovely comment Ajnira!
I think the "magic" ingredient in that particular brand of fabric spray may be the grain alcohol. A lot of vintage clothing enthusiasts and theatre costumers use vodka to remove odors from clothes. (I haven't tried it myself, so I can't say how it would compare to an essential-oil & water mix.)
@@Jasmine-in-my-mind I love an enzyme concentrate called Odoban 3 in 1 carpet cleaner (Home Depot) that is for anything organic, especially formulated for pet damage. But it's concentrated so can be mixed to whatever strength, is odorless and colorless so can be used really on anything.
I wear a lot of white tops so I will periodically add baking soda or vinegar to a load of whites. It helps. And I only wash in cold water on a delicate cycle.
Excellent video! I really need to invest in a new steamer. I don't know if I heard it from you or elsewhere, but do not use those sticky lint rollers. They leave behind a bit of residue. It's better to use a lint brush. Also, my refresh trick is a spray bottle with water and a drop or two of lavender essential oil. I turn my clothes inside out, and I gave them a good misting.
It might have been me cuz I know I got that question about the lint roller in my Q&A and that's what my answer was. I LOVE the water and lavender essential oil idea! I'm definitely going to try that out. Thank you Gina!
I once watched a video before about how to remove set in oil stains from clothing and it totally works. It uses WD-40 which is an oil, and sounds counterintuitive. But spray that liberally on the oil stains and work it through the fibers. Then sprinkle cornstarch to absorb all the oil. As the oil is absorbed in the corn starch keep adding more cornstarch until no more oil is being removed. Then shake off all the corn starch and apply Dawn dish detergent liberally work at through with a brush or toothbrush until the Dawn dish soap works through the fabric fibers. Lastly rinse out the dawn and wash as usual. It works for me every time! I once had on a brand new pair of J Crew light khaki chinos and spilled 1/2 bottle of olive oil down the front. I was nearly in tears. But did this whole process and they looked brand new.
it might seem odd because of it's texture. But WD40 is a lubricant-degreaser :) It is handy for many things, and yes, I vouch too for the wd40+cornstarch trick
Loved this segment! I like white but it screams, "spill on me!! Great! Def steamer; I HATE to iron!! The husband loves to throw all his clothes in a pile, to go into the washer. I l check them out. If they look clean and smell clean, I drape them over something for a few hours, then put them back. Do you honestly think he would notice?? Lastly. OK, I'm lazy. Is it okay to dry clothes on the lowest heat in the dryer? Hanging everything to air dry seems rather daunting... Thanks, Emily!!
Yea, some people go a veeeeery long time. And yes, cashmere is amazing in that way. I have a cashmere wrap that I've had for years and have never washed. Thanks Kathye!
If you take a spray bottle and fill it with ammonia and then add in Dawn until the solution mixes up to a greenish shade, this mix will remove nearly every stain - including blood, which can be a tough one. I worked with a dry cleaner and it was interesting. She said blood stains if adrenaline was pumping are more difficult to lift, so I can't speak to that.
So useful, thanks!! I have the Conair Steamer and not that effective but not sure if it’s me or thr steamer is not very good. Do you have any steaming tips?
Has it never been good? or is it more recent? Sometimes the steamer head gets clogged. You can try soaking it in water and vinegar (60/40) and see if that helps. But some steamers just don't have as good of a flow. I always recommend wants that have a sort of slight flared end to their head rather than straight. Hope that helps.
Yes it is great for travel, that's why I wanted it too. And sooo easy to store away. The other nice thing is it heats up really fast but the only thing is that you can only steam 3 maybe 4 pieces before you have to fill up again. Other than that it's a great purchase. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DHWW23K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
red wine stains - trick from my friend working for restaurant - you can imagine all the stains after wedding... - Spread the fabric over sink, and slowly pour over boiled water directly from the kettle - the stain is disappearing in seconds like magic without traces - no other treatment required. Of course best on cotton or linen. But I did it already with artificial materials and everything was ok.
Never in washing machine. I try to steam and spot clean them for the most part the keep them fresh but if they really need it I'll bring to dry cleaner.
Did I miss how to specifically care for cashmere? My cashmere sweater has little fuzz balls on it from my seatbelt, do I shave those off? Or is there something else that works?
Hi, Just discovered you and love your style! The Citizens of Humanity whit shirt, although it is 100% cotton recommends dry cleaning! Is that how you care for that particular shirt? Do appreciate your answer, thanks so much!
Very helpful tips Emily. You mentioned workout clothes, are they a part of your capsule wardrobe? What brands do you prefer? I love to wear athletic/leisure clothes most of the time when not dressing for work.
They aren't really a part of my capsule. I'm still wearing Nike mainly because I get a discount but I'm not sure it's my favorite of what's all out there. I think Girlfriend Collective makes some really quality stuff at a pretty ok price.
Good morning from Los Angeles , I want to share another hack for removing oil stains on your clothing you can use baby power on a stain that is oily and it will remove oil from clothing And for the record every since I purchased the steamer I do not wash my tops and dresses as often only every other wear.
@@EmilyWheatley yeah the powder absorbs oil in the clothing I tested on a pair of Grey sweatpants I had got some butter on then and it definitely worked make sure to rub it in let it sit for a few hours and then you can wash it if you choose to
Best of the best is a Jiffy steamer but expensive. I just got this one which is fantastic and quite a bit cheaper (affiliate link) rstyle.me/+4Tzssl5QBhN_7YbrPy-x9Q
I just have a cheap one off Amazon. It has a great steam flow but the water chamber is small so you can only steam a couple garments before you have to refill. I just loved it for it's size so just in case I ever want to travel with it, it's the perfect size. Here's my affiliate link for that rstyle.me/+7ttgMzRZqa6SB4_03k-KJw But, what I will say is my absolute favorite, if you have the space and the budget, is the Jiffy Steamer rstyle.me/+hoNxEL5krvJ92KLHzikkFQ These are amazing and you can steam for so long and the quality is amazing. I use to use these for work, where I didn't have to pay for them. Cuz they are a pretty penny. Someday when I have an actually laundry room, this is what I'll have.
I’m always appalled by the way people treat items they paid good money for. Sadly, this is why fast fashion will never die; buy garbage and treat it like garbage. Smh.
When I was a visual merchandiser we steamed everything….and customers who saw it wanted to buy one. But of course they never offered the type we had to mere mortals. They were expensive…..but now people pay for these things. Down side? Having to use filtered or distilled water. The handheld one I have at home (Amazon) doesn’t need special water. Just empty out the water after use…and sometimes I forget…still no problems. Best purchase from Amazon ever. Would be so lovely if the water could be scented…but no.
Just a small observation, I think “on y va” would be better than “commencons” I know that’s a literal translation but I don’t think they really say that 🤔
Don’t know if steaming kills bacteria….bacteria thrive in warm moist environment. Freezing may be a better option. Some Jean companies prefer freezing to washing.
you have a great content, but the mic you use gathers the white noise and its painful to the ears. the pace of the videos is too slow, some less important side notes end up taking a large part of the vid. great potential, just master the details. subscribing and keeping fingers crossed
One thing I do, is to always wear a sleeved tee or top under my sweaters or blazers. I often see stylist wearing camisoles under their sweaters or blazers and it baffles me. If I wear a short sleeve or long sleeve T or top under my sweater or blazer then that absorbs all the moisture, deodorant, and oils from my body and I don’t have to wash my sweaters or blazers as often. I usually just spot clean them and only have to wash them or dry clean them once a season before putting them away. (Unless of course they get anywhere near the campfire smoke or cigarette smoke or something like that.)
Yes, that's exactly what I do as well. Wish I would have included that because it's such a good one that surprisingly a lot aren't aware of! Thank you Ann!
Did you know you can buy these little things a bit like a panty liner for your arm pits? Never used them myself, but...interesting.
@@mylittlesuitcase1755 Yes. I grew up in the ‘60s and they were a hang over from the 50’s.
@@mylittlesuitcase1755 thank you for the tip, I just bought some underarm tape
I have recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching like crazy. I find your level of professionalism and the quality of your content very satisfying. Thank you for your work - I am 52 and your messages of quality, simplicity, environmentally consciousness, and fun speak to me.
I iron, I like the crisp feeling and knife creases, it gives you a pulled together look!
Very helpful to hear your views on this topic. The last section for mums really spoke to me, too. I've recently started to wear my cashmere sweaters around the kids because due to Covid they are ALWAYS there, and after a year of wearing safe, cheap fleece I thought "Sod it, this is my life for the foreseeable, I might just as well wear something I feel good in". I try to take precautions like aprons, but to some degree you also have to make peace with the risk, for the benefit of feeling like you're actually living your life right now, rather than waiting for a different/old/new life in which you wear something nice.
Completely agree Anna!! I think this last year has definitely made us all realize a lot. I love that you're wearing that cashmere now :-) In these times as well it's the simple things, like wearing a nice cashmere sweater, that really goes a long way.
Reminds me of something my Nanna told me when I asked her once, when I was quite young, why she always had her tea in this particular cup mug (a lovely china / porcelain piece that I was always worried I would break!). The sentiment was that every day is special and you deserve to enjoy nice things, aka don't save it for 'good'. We didn't have much in the way of 'things' , so this idea of using something special just because it made you happy was an important lesson.
YAY thank you so much for this video!!! The biggest learning curve for me in investing in more quality pieces has been figuring out how to take care of them better. So, thank you for continuing to teach us!
Thank you 😭❤️
Your channel has been a game changer for me. I WFH even before covid and last week I actually wore my white shirt and jeans. I don’t deal with the same people everyday and I only work for a few hours. I wore it the whole week whilst working. I hang them to air after. I also started wearing my pretty dresses at home. I do still wear the house dresses to clean, because of sweat. Hot where I live. But after I change to my dresses for the rest of the day. Thank you😊
Love that! Good for you! Yea, who is going to know if you wear the same thing. As long as you love it! And good choice on the white shirt and jeans :-) Thanks for sharing with us!
I hang dry about 80% of my laundry. The only items that go in the dryer are sheets & towels, and socks & underwear. Everything else goes on clothesline I have hung in my basement right beside my washer and dryer. It really does lengthen the life of the clothing! I have never thought about taking the hanger through the bottom of the garment! Good idea! I’ll have to start doing that!! Thanks for the awesome tips! 😊💕
Love the clothesline in the basement! When I get a basement that is definitely what I'm doing! Thank you Trisha!!
I also hang dry my nicer blouses and shirts. I just think of how hot that drum gets when I have retrieved clothes after a dry cycle. My fingers have gotten burned on the metal zippers and buttons. Clothes are getting scorched hitting that drum or laying on it after finishing the cycle. Clothes are taking a heating and a beating. Hang drying my nicer clothes should prolong their lifecycle. My nicer sweaters dry on a mesh drying rack. My mom used to have a ready made clothesline in the basement. She hung clothes from the overhead exposed copper water line pipes in the laundry room. There were clothes hanging everywhere. It was the ultimate organized closet. We all had our little section of drying laundry. Next to my dryer, I have a small wire hanging bar / shelf for my own version of an indoor clothesline. We had eight kids in our family so she used the dryer for the underwear, socks, towels, jeans and heavier fabric clothes. One trick I do if I have a wrinkled item I want to wear, I will saturate a clean hand towel and throw it and the wrinkled item in the dryer for 10 minutes or so, and the wrinkled garment comes out steamed and wrinkle free.
Good reminder about wearing our nice clothes, more often. Also about steaming vs. ironing.
Yes, love a good steamer! So much easier.
Great tips Emily! It is so important to take care with your clothing, so you always have it ready to wear.
Yes, such a good point J. Thank you!!
Great tips! I just bought a battery powered de pill thingy for sweaters and other clothes. If I iron it is inside out and I use a dampened lint free towel before the iron hits the fabric. I will buy a steamer soon.
This was EXTREMELY helpful. Thanks Emily.
So glad Amy!
I just love and appreciate these kind of videos... I think it's so important to take really good care of the clothes that you own! 👍👖👚👕
I agree! Thanks so much for your comment!
@@EmilyWheatley Exactly! 👍😘
Great advice! The biggest culprit for clothing damage for me is the dryer. I line dry or flat dry a lot! I also experimented with a few "dry clean only" items during stay at home orders-mostly with positive results...mostly.😆
Thanks Crista! I'm glad you agree. And yea, I've had same experience, mostly positive :-)
Great tips! For old stain removal, I swear by a mixture of white vinegar, dish soap & water. Virtually all of my clothes are secondhand; and as you can imagine w thrifted & vintage garments, coming across stains is inevitable. I’ve purchased clothes w stains that are God knows how old but I just spray the spots thoroughly w that solution & then leave them out in the sun for anywhere from a hour to several days (depends how bad it is). Lifts them right off probably 90% of the time!
That is a great tip, I'm definitely going to try that on a few pieces that I have. Thank you L!
Hey Emily, I definitely prefer a steamer over and the iron. Noted down some great tips from your video - dishsoap, use brightening pods every wash, don't be afraid to wear nice clothes 🤭. Brilliant video, thank you very much xx
Great Cindy, I'm so glad to hear you found it helpful! Thanks so much!
I just ordered the lavender scent of the Grow fabric spray, thinking of my cashmere sweater, thank you. Looked, but didn't find a link to give you the credit 😉
Yay! You're going to love it!! :-)
I use steamer to refresh my clothes as well. Especially when I change clothes for new season.
What steamer do you recommend?
I hang mostly all my clothes to air dry and steam them if necessary. Less washing for fine knits! I don’t have an iron!
Thanks for video and I’m trying to wear more of my clothes that are dressy!🦋🌸
Sounds like we're on the same page Denise :-) Thank you for commenting!
Really helpful Emily. I spritz my clothes with a homemade lavender and water mix and hang them by an open window in sunlight. Apparently sunlight kills bacteria too! Must invest in a good steamer! Wish I had a laundry room too!
I didn't even think of that, but that totally makes sense sunlight killing germs too. Going to try that as well.
Thank you! You just opened my eyes to my fashion fear! I too have been saving basically 90% of my wardrobe for special occasions. LOL.. I'm going to wear those white jeans and expensive boots. I have waisted so much money on "safe" clothes....thank you for helping me see this. I hope to enjoy my nice pieces from now on.
I literally used to buy clothes, shoes and jewelry for a life I wasn’t even living. And was never going to. I was in my 40s before I realized I was wasting money and closet space. I have more clothes than an old retired broad needs, but I do wear every single pierce at some point. I know what I like, what looks best on me and what makes me happy.
For stains…I use a mixture of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and Dawn dish detergent. I haven’t found anything it won’t remove…..even spaghetti sauce on a white, linen, top. Don’t know about wine, I don’t drink it. 💁🏻♀️
Would love to hear the brand of the collarless coat you are wearing in this video. ❤
Any tips on choosing a good steamer?
THank you.
You're Welcome!!
Great tips as always 👌 I hardly wash my wool and cashmere garments. Just once a season. I hang them in the air after every wear. For wonderful smell on clothes or in our home I love to use 2/3 water, 1/3 vodka 🙈 and about 10 drops of essential oil (for example lavender) in a spray bottle - such a game changer 😀 and thanks for remember me to wear my clothes and to embrace the flaws that might come up! I needed that 🥀
I'm definitely going to try that recipe, cuz that's the only thing I don't like about the fabric spray I have is that I have to waste the plastic bottle it comes in. Thank you for sharing!!
@@EmilyWheatley 💞
I almost never machine wash my jeans. I have approximately 8 pr, so it’s not like I wear the same ones all the time. I also will hang them outside sometimes to air out. I only use my dryer for sheets, blankets and towels. Everything else is either hung up, draped over a drying rack, or laid flat. This will extend the life of even a Walmart tee.
You can make foaming soap for lots less using a foaming dispenser and Dr Bronners. Put about two inches of soap in bottle and add warm water and shake. The first few pumps will be squirty but pump number five or so will be like shaving cream. Love this soap as well..
I looooove Dr. Bronners!!!
When I air out my sweaters (I also fold them) before I wear them..I have several hangers with washcloths on the shoulder portion of the hanger, attached with large safety pins, sort of like a shoulder pad on the hanger. I also spray the sweater with water to get wrinkles out..I don't have a steamer.
All great tips as well. Thank you for sharing them with us Yolanda!
Great topic & great tips Emily! This is always the elephant in the room when we watch 'influencers' who seem to buy piles of clothes constantly, you'd think organization & maintenance would be an obvious area of interest, but sadly no one seens,to mention it. Love the fabric spray recommendation. I'm going to see if I can find a DIY. I want to add using non-chlorine bleach on the regular for dingy sleeve edges especially on white & cream knits. Thank you!
Yes, I agree it's a shame how many people don't make clothing care a priority. I've seen a few people mention now the water with essential oil for a diy fabric. I'm definitely going to try it. Thanks for your lovely comment Ajnira!
I think the "magic" ingredient in that particular brand of fabric spray may be the grain alcohol. A lot of vintage clothing enthusiasts and theatre costumers use vodka to remove odors from clothes. (I haven't tried it myself, so I can't say how it would compare to an essential-oil & water mix.)
@@Jasmine-in-my-mind I love an enzyme concentrate called Odoban 3 in 1 carpet cleaner (Home Depot) that is for anything organic, especially formulated for pet damage. But it's concentrated so can be mixed to whatever strength, is odorless and colorless so can be used really on anything.
I wear a lot of white tops so I will periodically add baking soda or vinegar to a load of whites. It helps. And I only wash in cold water on a delicate cycle.
Excellent video! I really need to invest in a new steamer.
I don't know if I heard it from you or elsewhere, but do not use those sticky lint rollers. They leave behind a bit of residue. It's better to use a lint brush.
Also, my refresh trick is a spray bottle with water and a drop or two of lavender essential oil. I turn my clothes inside out, and I gave them a good misting.
It might have been me cuz I know I got that question about the lint roller in my Q&A and that's what my answer was. I LOVE the water and lavender essential oil idea! I'm definitely going to try that out. Thank you Gina!
You can spritz your clothes with Vodka, the cheapest you can find ! Leaves not stains but refreshes worn clothing and also sanitizes it a bit.
I once watched a video before about how to remove set in oil stains from clothing and it totally works. It uses WD-40 which is an oil, and sounds counterintuitive. But spray that liberally on the oil stains and work it through the fibers. Then sprinkle cornstarch to absorb all the oil. As the oil is absorbed in the corn starch keep adding more cornstarch until no more oil is being removed. Then shake off all the corn starch and apply Dawn dish detergent liberally work at through with a brush or toothbrush until the Dawn dish soap works through the fabric fibers. Lastly rinse out the dawn and wash as usual. It works for me every time! I once had on a brand new pair of J Crew light khaki chinos and spilled 1/2 bottle of olive oil down the front. I was nearly in tears. But did this whole process and they looked brand new.
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for sharing Ann! :-)
it might seem odd because of it's texture. But WD40 is a lubricant-degreaser :)
It is handy for many things, and yes, I vouch too for the wd40+cornstarch trick
Loved this segment! I like white but it screams, "spill on me!! Great! Def steamer; I HATE to iron!! The husband loves to throw all his clothes in a pile, to go into the washer. I l check them out. If they look clean and smell clean, I drape them over something for a few hours, then put them back. Do you honestly think he would notice?? Lastly. OK, I'm lazy. Is it okay to dry clothes on the lowest heat in the dryer? Hanging everything to air dry seems rather daunting... Thanks, Emily!!
Thank you for this video! Can you please let me know what brightening pods are?
Of course, basically just a bleach alternative in a de-solvable pod..... www.dropps.com/products/oxi-booster-pods
Wash less I heard that cashmere doesn’t hold odor. A Swiss girl said she washes like once a.season. I couldn’t do that but less is better.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yea, some people go a veeeeery long time. And yes, cashmere is amazing in that way. I have a cashmere wrap that I've had for years and have never washed. Thanks Kathye!
What brand of steamer do you prefer?
If you take a spray bottle and fill it with ammonia and then add in Dawn until the solution mixes up to a greenish shade, this mix will remove nearly every stain - including blood, which can be a tough one. I worked with a dry cleaner and it was interesting. She said blood stains if adrenaline was pumping are more difficult to lift, so I can't speak to that.
Very useful tip, thanks so much!
So useful, thanks!! I have the Conair Steamer and not that effective but not sure if it’s me or thr steamer is not very good. Do you have any steaming tips?
Has it never been good? or is it more recent? Sometimes the steamer head gets clogged. You can try soaking it in water and vinegar (60/40) and see if that helps. But some steamers just don't have as good of a flow. I always recommend wants that have a sort of slight flared end to their head rather than straight. Hope that helps.
Hi Emily, would you mind sharing the steamer shown in the video? I love how small and compact it is. Perfect for travel and home storage.
Yes it is great for travel, that's why I wanted it too. And sooo easy to store away. The other nice thing is it heats up really fast but the only thing is that you can only steam 3 maybe 4 pieces before you have to fill up again. Other than that it's a great purchase. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DHWW23K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@@EmilyWheatley Oh that's not too too bad. Thanks.
red wine stains - trick from my friend working for restaurant - you can imagine all the stains after wedding... - Spread the fabric over sink, and slowly pour over boiled water directly from the kettle - the stain is disappearing in seconds like magic without traces - no other treatment required. Of course best on cotton or linen. But I did it already with artificial materials and everything was ok.
Great tip! Thank you for sharing with us!
With boiling water you burn the stain in… you will never remove it !
How do you take care of your blazers? Do they always go to your washing machine or to a dry cleaner? I am new to your channel and I love it!😍
Never in washing machine. I try to steam and spot clean them for the most part the keep them fresh but if they really need it I'll bring to dry cleaner.
@@EmilyWheatley appreciate your reply, thank you!
Did I miss how to specifically care for cashmere? My cashmere sweater has little fuzz balls on it from my seatbelt, do I shave those off? Or is there something else that works?
Hi, Just discovered you and love your style! The Citizens of Humanity whit shirt, although it is 100% cotton recommends dry cleaning! Is that how you care for that particular shirt? Do appreciate your answer, thanks so much!
No, I hand wash mine and lay flat to dry. Been doing this for a while and have had no problems. Hope that helps! :-)
@@EmilyWheatley Thank you for your answer. That white shirt is so perfect!
Very helpful tips Emily. You mentioned workout clothes, are they a part of your capsule wardrobe? What brands do you prefer? I love to wear athletic/leisure clothes most of the time when not dressing for work.
They aren't really a part of my capsule. I'm still wearing Nike mainly because I get a discount but I'm not sure it's my favorite of what's all out there. I think Girlfriend Collective makes some really quality stuff at a pretty ok price.
Good morning from Los Angeles , I want to share another hack for removing oil stains on your clothing you can use baby power on a stain that is oily and it will remove oil from clothing
And for the record every since I purchased the steamer I do not wash my tops and dresses as often only every other wear.
Ooooh sounds like a great tip, thanks so much Owani! And I'm so glad you're liking the steamer!
@@EmilyWheatley yeah the powder absorbs oil in the clothing I tested on a pair of Grey sweatpants I had got some butter on then and it definitely worked make sure to rub it in let it sit for a few hours and then you can wash it if you choose to
Any recommendation for a good steamer? Thanks
Best of the best is a Jiffy steamer but expensive. I just got this one which is fantastic and quite a bit cheaper (affiliate link) rstyle.me/+4Tzssl5QBhN_7YbrPy-x9Q
Thank you for this 👍
What stimer do you have? Do you recommend it? Need to purchase one that is shipping worldwide 🙂
I was about to ask the same question!
I just have a cheap one off Amazon. It has a great steam flow but the water chamber is small so you can only steam a couple garments before you have to refill. I just loved it for it's size so just in case I ever want to travel with it, it's the perfect size. Here's my affiliate link for that rstyle.me/+7ttgMzRZqa6SB4_03k-KJw But, what I will say is my absolute favorite, if you have the space and the budget, is the Jiffy Steamer rstyle.me/+hoNxEL5krvJ92KLHzikkFQ These are amazing and you can steam for so long and the quality is amazing. I use to use these for work, where I didn't have to pay for them. Cuz they are a pretty penny. Someday when I have an actually laundry room, this is what I'll have.
@@EmilyWheatley Your answers are always so quick❣🙂
I am in the UK and don't seem able to get the grow spray. It's out of stock on Amazon. Does anyone have any other options they have found works well?
A few people have commented that they use essential oils with water in a spray bottle and have said it's super effective.
I’m always appalled by the way people treat items they paid good money for. Sadly, this is why fast fashion will never die; buy garbage and treat it like garbage. Smh.
Yes, it's very unfortunate! Thanks for your comment Karen!
When I was a visual merchandiser we steamed everything….and customers who saw it wanted to buy one. But of course they never offered the type we had to mere mortals. They were expensive…..but now people pay for these things. Down side? Having to use filtered or distilled water. The handheld one I have at home (Amazon) doesn’t need special water. Just empty out the water after use…and sometimes I forget…still no problems. Best purchase from Amazon ever. Would be so lovely if the water could be scented…but no.
Just a small observation, I think “on y va” would be better than “commencons” I know that’s a literal translation but I don’t think they really say that 🤔
Are you ESTJ in the mbti system?
Can you recommend a steamer ? X
The best of the best is Jiffy but mine is good for travel. Here's my affiliate link to it rstyle.me/+xWDhOv3mUJhTMC-SO29VdQ
@@EmilyWheatley thankyou 😊
Don’t know if steaming kills bacteria….bacteria thrive in warm moist environment. Freezing may be a better option. Some Jean companies prefer freezing to washing.
Steaming is using water that cooks, so yes it will kill a lot of bacteria
So guilty with the hanger. SMH!
you have a great content, but the mic you use gathers the white noise and its painful to the ears. the pace of the videos is too slow, some less important side notes end up taking a large part of the vid. great potential, just master the details. subscribing and keeping fingers crossed
you could put a gentle background music from the start to make the listening more smooth
I'm not hearing any white noise. Very clear here.
Please no background noise !
Hang them up properly. Keep your clothes off “the chair”…..better yet, get rid of the chair.