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ARE YOU GUILTY OF MAKING THESE 7 OUTFIT MISTAKES? We all like looking and feeling good. We try our best most days, but on others we tend to be a bit lazy and think we can get away with a few of the following mistakes, especially #5. Looking fresh and polished can be quite easy if you simply make a few small adjustments to your routine. Below we list a few things that you should avoid if you want to show your best self. 1. NOT CLEANING OR POLISHING YOUR SHOES outfit looks bad with unpolished shoes Would you leave the house in stained, muddy clothing? I don’t think so.. So why do you leave the house with dirty, unpolished shoes? Do a quick wipe before you leave the house to prevent dirt build-up. Your shoes and boots should be polished often to maintain softness and ease of movement of the leather. You should condition your leather shoes every 20 wears or so, to keep them in tip-top shape. Taking your shoes to the cobbler doesn’t have to be a burden on your schedule. Have your shoes poli...

  Home About Services App Pricing Blogs New Offers Rewards Press Careers FAQs Business Cleaning Partners Contact When the sun is shining and our washing is air drying, Summer is one of our favourite times of the year. However, with Summer also comes tough laundry stains and tricky fabrics to care for so we’ve put together a list of must-know tricks for removing the likes of heavy sun cream stains, and washing those ever-so-delicate fabrics like linen and 100% cotton.    Removing body cream/deodorant stains out of your clothes   The key to getting body cream stains out of your clothes is using a laundry detergent that’s been designed to remove and break down oils. As many sun creams include lots of ingredients that will moisturise the skin and replace moisture lost by the harmatan, this means lots of oils in the ingredients list.    Alternatively, you can also use white wine vinegar to pretreat the stains. Simply soak the stain in white wine vinegar for a fe...

 Delicate clothing items often require special wash and or drying methods to keep the item in good shape and make it last longer. That’s why it’s important to pay special attention to these items once laundry day comes around. What items are (or may be) considered delicate? items with metallic thread items with beading items with embroidery knits & wool items items made with silk or rayon authentic sports jerseys lace/ loose knits some lingerie If you're new to the laundry game, just know that, in time, you'll learn to distinguish these items just by touch. For now, it's best to be cautious and read the care tags whenever you're unsure! Products to Use For best results, use a mild detergent such as Woolite or something similar and cold water. For a more DIY type detergent, use 3/4 cup of borax or baking soda. You can find several other recipes online if that’s what you prefer. We really find it useful to have actual Woolite on hand in my laundry product arsenal.  ...

 It's always amazing to see how such little bodies can create SO MUCH laundry. If you have a newborn, infant or toddler you know exactly how challenging (and never-ending!) stain treatment and laundry can be. Here are a few tricks to keep your little ones clothes looking and smelling fresh! Breastmilk Stains Usually “fresh” breast milk stains can be removed by simply washing clothes as usual with a mild liquid detergent. Dried or “set in” milk stains are a bit more challenging. In this case, first gently scrape or brush off any crusted milk from the stain. Since milk is a protein-based stain, you need to use enzymatic stain removers such as Zout, Biz, or Puracy- available in most supermarkets. Soak the stain with the selected stain remover for 15-30 minutes, then rinse with warm water and wash as directed.  Formula Stains The ingredients found in most baby formulas can make these stains hard to remove if not treated right away right away. To get the job done, first remove any ...

Using too much detergent can result in odors being trapped in the clothing under excess detergent. It can also result in wetter clothes in the dryer. Lucky for you there's an easy fix for this, just read the recommended amount of detergent for your load. Scrubbing Stains Too Much Scrubbing stains too much can result in spreading the stain further. Instead try different strategies to remove the stain or slowly scrub the stain making sure to stop if the stain starts to spread. Forgetting to Empty Pockets Besides ruining what was in your pockets, forgetting to empty pockets could result in damages to the washer. In a front loading washer metal objects can break the front-loading window glass. The simplest way to fix this is to check all your pockets before washing. Not Reading the Care Tags If you don’t read the care tags you won’t know if there are any special cleaning instructions to not damage your clothes. But like many other mistakes on this list the fix is to just pay a little m...

  How to Starch a Shirt Starching a shirt is one of the best ways to provide the garment with a look that is crisp and fresh. Apart from minimizing wrinkling and providing a more polished appearance, starch also can help protect the fiber of the shirt and make it possible to enjoy more years of wear. The secret to getting the most out of starching a shirt is knowing how to prepare the garment, managing the proper mixture of the starch, and applying just the right amount to the surface of the fibers. You can use store-bought starch, or create a mixture out of cassava, corn starch or vodka. Zigi-Concierge/Laundry