Shoes and clothes
Shoe problems: fix it, replace it or live with it
A triage table for common shoe problems, from smell and scuffs to worn soles and heel rubbing, with a fix, replace or live with it verdict for each.
Chloé Petit2 min read
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Shoes and clothes
Smells, stains, scuffs and wear.
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Shoes and clothes
New shoes rubbing your heel: stop blisters before they start
New shoes rubbing your heel? A step-by-step fix with a free test, a heel lock lacing trick, simple padding and a clear rule for when to take them back.
Chloé Petit4 min read
Shoes and clothes
Wash trainers by hand or in the machine: which is better
Should you wash trainers by hand or in the washing machine? Hand washing is safer for most pairs. Here is when the machine is fine and how to dry them.
Chloé Petit4 min read
Shoes and clothes
Shrunk jumper: how to stretch it back
A shrunk wool jumper can often be stretched back a size with a soak in lukewarm water and conditioner. Here is how, and when to let it go.
Chloé Petit2 min read
Shoes and clothes
How to fix a stuck zip without breaking it
Fix a stuck zip on a jacket, bag or jeans by freeing the fabric and rubbing the teeth with graphite or wax. Steps, limits and when to replace it.
Chloé Petit3 min read
Shoes and clothes
How to get sweat stains out of white shirts
Get sweat stains out of white shirts with a paste, a soak and a proper rinse. Free fixes first, then what helps with yellow underarm stains.
Chloé Petit6 min read
Shoes and clothes
How to get rid of smelly shoes
How to get rid of smelly shoes with low-cost steps: dry the insoles, wash what you can, use baking soda overnight and rotate pairs so it stays gone.
Chloé Petit2 min read
Shoes and clothes
Foam vs gel insoles: which to buy for sore feet
Foam vs gel insoles: foam suits all-day wear and gel suits hard heels and short stretches. A simple table and a rule for choosing the right insoles.
Malik Zerrouki5 min read
Shoes and clothes
How to sew on a button in five minutes by hand
How to sew on a button by hand: thread a needle, add a stalk with a matchstick, loop four times and knot it. Simple steps for a shirt or a coat button.
Chloé Petit3 min read