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stylists tell
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you need Treat your clothes with love! Keep them looking great with the following all® small & mighty™ varieties:
• stainlifter • free clear • fresh rain • wild & fresh • with bleach alternative • with the essence of Snuggle
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A collection of insider tips, tricks and secrets for caring for the clothes you love. ®
Stock your closets with these must-have storage tools: Padded hangers Help prevent stretching shoulders and denting fabric. Cedar hangers Hang clothes and deter moths in one step. Tie hooks Perfect for hanging belts or even camisoles. Tissue paper Use to wrap knits and delicates before storing. Shelf liners Keep fabrics from pulling on splintered wood. Lingerie sachet Store in your lingerie drawer to keep it smelling sweet. Steamer Gently remove wrinkles from fragile clothing.
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knits
washable silk
Keep your favorite sweaters cozy, soft and fitting perfectly by following a few simple tips.
Once dry-clean-only, certain silks can now be washed as long as you follow these easy rules.
Always lay flat to dry or •tumble dry on low heat inside
Silk is only washable if it is •pre-washed by the manufacturer.
a pillowcase to help them keep their shape.
Read the label carefully! Avoid detergents with •enzymes or high alkaline content,
Fold sweaters over padded •hangers—hanging them can
which can weaken silk. all® small & mighty™ detergents are a great choice.
stretch the shoulders. Keep sweaters smelling •sweet between washings with a
Wash colored silk items •individually, since dyes may bleed.
scented detergent like all® small & mighty™ fresh rain.
Wrinkles in silk? Iron the garment •inside-out with a warm iron.
To iron wool without leaving •marks, use steam and lower and lift the iron instead of sliding it back and forth. sweaters loosely in •whiteWrap tissue paper with a cedar block to deter moths before sealing them in a cloth bag for the season.
STYLE TIP Accidentally shrink a sweater? Create a slouchy layered look by wearing it over a long cami or graphic tee.
Silk fabrics weaken when wet, •so never wring or twist them. Remove moisture by rolling them in a towel instead. Hang silk from a padded or •plastic hanger to dry. It distributes
STYLE TIP Layer a super-soft tissue tee under a silk dress for a casual effect that also reduces static.
weight evenly to avoid stretching.
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Remove pilling from your favorite sweater by gently sweeping it with a disposable razor.
Use crocheted hangers to keep straps and slippery fabrics from sliding.
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delicates
cotton
They’re called delicates for a reason, so be gentle with your most fragile pieces.
You’ve found the perfect cotton tee—keep it that way with proper care.
Soak delicates in cool water •as soon as possible to keep
can withstand •highCotton temperatures. Follow care labels and use the hottest water recommended.
stains from setting. a loosely packed lingerie •bagUse to keep garments from
Keep whites white and •colors bright with all small ®
tangling and stretching in the wash.
& mighty™ with bleach alternative.
A thong’s elasticity is •important, and heat destroys it,
tees for a trip? Roll •themPacking tightly to maximize space
so always hang to dry.
and reduce wrinkles.
The alcohol in spray •perfume can damage your
Cotton is absorbent, so it •requires a high heat setting for
delicates. Add a fresh scent with all® small & mighty™ wild & fresh™ detergent instead.
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Check the label—most nylon undergarments can be machinewashed and tumble-dried at a low temperature.
quicker drying.
STYLE TIP Don’t be too match-y. Try contrasting colors when pairing tops and bottoms.
graphic tees inside out •on aIron low setting to avoid melting the image.
STYLE TIP Cap sleeved T-shirts are flattering (they narrow your waist!) and offer a feminine twist on the classic tee.
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Rub nylons and tights with damp hands to reduce static electricity between your hose and clothes.
Keep T-shirts smelling sweet: soak cotton balls in your favorite scent (like vanilla), let them dry completely, then place in your drawers next to your tees!
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STYLE TIP Find a pair of jeans you love? Buy two: one to hem and wear with flats, the other to leave long and wear with heels.
denim They fit, they flatter, and they’re your favorites: keep your jeans looking exactly how you like them by caring for them correctly. new jeans at least four •timesWear before washing to help
the indigo in •jeans,To refresh wash them with a
them mold to your body.
never-before-washed pair. The color will transfer subtly!
ways to safely shrink •jeans:Three sit in a cold bath while
make sure they keep •theirToshape, don’t hang
wearing them, wash them in hot water or put them in the dryer on low heat.
jeans—store them folded and stacked.
preserve color, wash •jeansToinside out in cold water.
concerned •aboutIf you’re fading, avoid putting
jeans extra softness by •usingGivedetergent with a touch of
jeans in the dryer.
fabric softener like all® small & mighty™ with the essence of Snuggle.
STYLE TIP To ensure the perfect length, wash new jeans before you hem them.
STYLE TIP Pay attention to the pockets. The bigger the back pockets, the more shapely your rear appears.
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If the zipper on your jeans sticks, rub it with candle wax to loosen it up.
If the zipper slips, spray it with hairspray for stickiness that will hold it in place.