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1. A pack of dual-sided SneakErasers that'll do nearly everything that pair of Sambas you've been wearing all summer need for zhuzhing up. One side will cleans scuffs, dirt stains, and grime, and the other side whitens them.
Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action.
Promising review: "I have a couple pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome. " —Spencer
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $10.77.
2. A two-pack of deodorant-removing sponges to rub away those ghostly stains that you ALL TOO OFTEN realize are a thing once you're wearing your dang shirt.
3. A messy eater stain treater that's geared toward parents, but this adult could probably really put to use. No more retiring a shirt thanks to spaghetti dinners. It's safe for kids and pets so everyone in the fam can reap the benefits.
Promising review: "This product is seriously amazing. I don’t understand what sets it apart from everything I’ve ever tried on food stains. But, I can say that it has saved multiple articles of clothing from pizza sauce and chocolate ice cream (constant culprits in our home)." —Ashley
Get two bottles from Amazon for $7.95.
4. And if your household loves some red wine, it's worth keeping a red wine–specific stain remover that can work on soooo many other stains, too.
5. And if the problem holding back your clothing item is Sharpie stains or markings, an ink remover will transform your items. The proof is in the review pics!
Promising review: "I wish I could give this stuff 6 stars! My husband washed a load of clothes with a blue pen in his pocket. I thought one of his shirts and some khaki pants were done for. In a last ditch effort I decided to try this. I applied it twice with a tooth brush, let it sit, and washed it, then did that all again. The before and after pics are pretty amazing, especially since the stains were washed in. Glad I found this stuff, i will be using it again!" —Kelly N
Get it from Amazon for $10.89.
6. Hogwash, a handmade laundry soap that uses cornmeal to tackle some VERY tough stains. Like, grape juice tough, OK?!
Sallye Ander is a second-generation, family-owned small business that specializes in *gentle* formulas that are super effective.
Promising review: "I have a very dirty job and some days I come home looking worse than a coal miner. Prematurely throwing away good clothing, because they get so filthy, always hurts. Especially because I like collecting shirts from all the different companies I’ve worked for. So I decided to give this soap bar a shot, and it actually made an old orange work shirt shine again. I’ll definitely be buying more hogwash." —John Galt
Get it from Amazon for $8.95.
7. An enzyme-based stain spray that'll get out ALL sorts of stains on fabrics...even breast milk! Every piece of clothing, bedding, and upholstered furniture will thank you.
Puracy is a family-owned small business dedicated to creating natural and organic formulas that are not only effective, but safe for kids and pets. Aside from food stains, this spray also does a number on all other miscellaneous spots in your life like wine, coffee, makeup, and period blood!
Promising review: "Puracy is the best stain remover I've ever used! Grass stains? GONE. Blood? GONE. Baby poo on white clothes? Doesn't stand a chance! Seriously, Puracy got out stains from 6-year-old stored baby clothing!!! It's that good! Grease? Gone. Seriously this stuff is AMAZING! Buy it now!" —GrantedByTiffany
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in four sizes).
8. If your white garment has a stain that JUST WON'T GO AWAY, a tie-dye kit can be a fun solution as an afternoon activity that'll make you wanna wear the piece of clothing for years to come! Psst, this might be perfect for those white T-shirts that have pit or neck stains.
Promising review: "This was my first time tie-dyeing and this kit was very simple to use! The instructions are very clear and everything needed is included in the kit. I did have some tiny clumps of dye on my shirt, but I turned it inside out before starting so you can’t hardly see them when the shirt is worn. I did avoid the black dye as another review had issues with that one, so I have no feedback on the black.
Overall, excellent kit and my experience makes me want to tie dye more! —
Get a five-color kit from Amazon for $12.69 (also available in much larger kits).
9. A box of washing machine-cleaning tablets because if you don't clean the thing that cleans your clothes, they'll start smelling a little rank, too. And doing an extra wash cycle will cause more wear and tear on your clothing.
Works on top- and front-loading machines.
Promising review: "Washer started smelling a bit funky several months after we got it. I didn't understand why I couldn't just run bleach in my machine to clean it out occasionally, until I actually ran one of these tablets (free sample with my washer). The key is that the tablet goes in the washer drum, and doesn't dissolve right away. So as the washer runs through several repeated cycles of fill, agitate, and drain — the tablet is still there, sudsing up the water on cycle #2 and #3. If you just put bleach in the soap dispenser, it would all be gone after cycle #1. Also, this gets very sudsy and that probably helps it reach some areas of the machine that would otherwise get touched." —aberson
Get a six-tablet pack from Amazon for $11.98.
10. A zipper repair kit to help you make your family's coats survive this winter (and probably a few more in your future). *And* it comes with several zipper styles so you're sure to find multiple matches.
Have you ever paid a dry cleaner to repair a zipper for you? I have, and phew, I could've ordered myself dinner instead.
Promising review: "My favorite coat would no longer zip without separating from the bottom. I ordered this kit with high hopes of fixing this annoying problem. I tried the "pinch" technique recommended as step 1 and my zipper sort of worked on most zips for about a day, then went back to its bad behavior. I then went with replacing the pull as described in the directions. My zipper now works better than it has in years! For the few dollars the kit cost, it saved me a good hundred on a new coat. Plus, you get enough pulls and parts for many different zippers. I could not be happier with this purchase." —Kristen Anderson
Get it from Amazon for $13.95.
Psst: Do a zipper check before you throw items in the wash. Unzipped zippers tend to snag on other clothes and can cause rips and tears, so ZIP IT UP.
11. A waist extender that'll help you get FAR more use out of those pants you're nervous about wearing to dinner because they're right on the cusp of being hard to button up. No need to replace! Be free! Use a waist extender!
Promising review: "I do not know how I lived without them. I have saved a bunch on unnecessary alterations." —Gerald Voigt
Get a five-pack of pants extenders for $6.99.
12. And on the flip side, a set of jean button pins to save the day when you're in between sizes on jeans you love — this pin helps you tighten up a waist gap on top. And all it takes is pressing it in. That's it!
Promising review: "There are the best things ever. I have jeans that fit great but the waist is always too loose. So I saw these on TikTok, and I was so curious to see if they worked or not. But seriously, you need to buy these, the buttons are great material and just the most useful things overall." —Alexa Botello
Get a set of 8 from Amazon for $6.99.
13. A simple button replacement kit the least handy person you know could probably use.
Promising review: "My eyesight is not what it use to be. Not having to thread a needle helps me a lot. I've waited a few weeks to see how well they would hold up. No problems. Easy to install, works well and looks like they will last a long time." —thomas harker
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $7.99.
14. Charcoal inserts that'll be worth a try to de-funk those favorite flats of yours you can't throw in the wash but have been stinking up the mudroom.
Promising review: "I have a pair of minimalist sneakers that just reeked during this past summer. They were starting to make my entire hallway smell. So I gave these a try. I continued wearing the sneakers daily and put these in them each night. It took a few days before the odor started to go away, but after about a week the sneakers were much fresher. I'm still using them and they are still working just fine. Just leave them in the sun for a day if they start to smell." —Joshua
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99.
15. A four-way cleaning brush to make big moves on those black suede (or nubuck!) boots you decided to shuffle around in the dirt while wearing last weekend. Their days are no longer numbered.
It has four sides: one to clean heavier scuff marks and stains, one to gently clean fine suede and light scuff marks, one to clean rounded corners, and one to clean hard-to-reach crevices and grooves.
Promising review: "I was really sad when I thought my bucks were at the end of their road, because I had always heard that suede couldn't be cleaned. With this brush and a little elbow grease my bucks are looking great again! I didn't use any water or cleaner, I just kept wiping the brush off on my jeans to keep the brush clean, then hit the shoe again with a clean surface. It even brightened the leather up a bit." —Roberto
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
16. A leather conditioner can revive your leather goods *even* as large as a leather couch! Welcome to your next project while you catch up on the latest ep of your fave true-crime podcast!
Reviewers note that using this may darken the leather, so keep that in mind!
Promising review: "Excellent product! So happy I tried it! I wore kitchen gloves and smoothed a thin layer of the product all over the couch, instead using of the cloth. Went way faster and I didn’t waste product soaked up by the cloth." —Kristie
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
17. A pill-removing stone can help keep those investment sweaters (plus the cheaper ones that, turns, out could survive a nuclear bomb) looking in tip-top shape.
Celsious is founded by sisters Corinna and Theresa Williams, who have a background in fashion and design, and love cleaning and the environment. So they opened the Celsius flagship in Brooklyn, which is an energy-efficient laundromat stocked with their specialty detergents and cleaners. If you take care of this stone, it can last you for up to 10 years!
Get it from Celsious for $10.
18. A set of stainless-steel underwires for resurrecting that bra that you thought met its demise in the wash back to working order. OK you're supposed to hand-wash bras, but just this one time you threw it in the wash and :(.
19. Plus a set of bra extenders will provide two extra inches on that bra that's still in perfect working condition, aside from the fact that it pinches you every time you wear it. Bras are $$$$. Let's beat the system.
Promising review: "This extender is perfect for my need. I have some new bras that need breaking in. I wear a 30 to a 32 DDD and have a hard time finding the perfect fit so this does the trick. I was able to measure accurately since the description have the dimensions needed to choose the correct extender." —V K
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in various colors, inch spacings, and number of hooks).
20. A liquid fabric mender to repair any tears or rips in the stuff you love to use and would LOVE to continue using.
Promising review: "Works amazingly. My hiking bag of 12 years finally started to show signs of wear and began tearing at the seam. After searching and realizing my bag was discontinued and no other bag in the same price range compared I looked into repairing it. The seam began wearing and was unable to be stitched back together. This liquid stitch teamed with tenacious tape worked so well I decided to apply liquid stitch to all seams and make my hiking bag better than new. Goes on white but dries clear." —Cheryl Bates
Get it from Amazon for $9.15.
21. If sewing isn't your thing (no shame in that!), a pack of Velcro fabric tape can help create a *permanent* bond where you need to mend seams or fix gaping button-up shirts. Just make sure you use the right kind of Velcro. (I once had a friend accidentally use industrial Velcro and that didn't work out so well.)
22. A powder fabric dye that'll help update anything in your closet you're feeling a bit meh about, has faded more than you'd like, or would serve you better in a different hue.
Promising review (for the pic on the right): "I used the bucket dyeing method on a white 100% cotton dress I bought from a thrift store. It worked perfectly. No blotchy bits or anything to give away that this dress was ever anything but yellow. The key is to follow the instructions. You'll want to use a cup of salt and a little squirt of soap with your hot water, and make sure everything is completely dissolved before dying your fabric. Also pre-wet the fabric. The RIT website has very clear instructions with various methods of dying. I highly recommend RIT dye." —Loren
Get it from Amazon for $5.44+ (available in 16 colors).
23. And some liquid fabric dye can give your canvas sneakers a new life. The Rit website has a TON of official tutorials!
Check out how to dye your canvas sneakers on Rit.
Get a bottle from Amazon for $5.99 (available in a range of colors).
24. Plus some bright shoelaces that come in a set of 15 colors to help brighten up some still-perfectly-fine sneakers in a way that'll get you pumped to wear them.
Promising review: "Great quality, great colors. These laces are long enough for my boots... I use them with my canvas Keds sneakers too. It's nice to be able to change my laces with my outfits... It feels like a new pair of shoes every time I wear them!" —Tdelarme
Get them from Amazon for $9.49.
25. And if you're REALLY into putting in some effort, a leather paint set will help you get creative with your leather shoes and accessories. Sometimes you just need to breathe some new life into a beloved accessory.
Check out how one reviewer used the paint to give a pair of cowboy boots a colorful new twist.
Promising review: "I was a bit skeptical of a shoe specific paint — it seemed more marketing hoodoo than a real improvement over other paints — but I was mistaken. This stuff rocks! It works well with stencils and brushes, has good opacity, great adhesion, and remains flexible when it dries. When combined with Angelus Paint 2-Thin, you can use it in any fillable paint pen. You lose some opacity but gain the ability to do longer continuous lines before needing more paint compared to a brush. I look forward to working on a few other projects with this paint." —Xaq F.
Get it from Amazon for $34.73 (12 colors available in a multipack).
26. An ~official~ Ugg cleaning kit to renew the look of your fuzzy go-tos with instead of dropping them off at the dry cleaner's for some serious $$$.
Recommended for use only on twin-faced sheepskin boots and slippers within the Classic, Ultra and Ultimate collections. Includes a cleaner and conditioner, water and stain repellent, freshener, brush, and a stone.
Promising review: "My uggs had that stain on them since last year I just put them away until now and you can’t even tell that stain was there." —Kahliyah
Get it from Amazon for $34.95.
27. Perhaps it's just a garment's buttons that look sorry? A fresh set of buttons with some personality can add a designer touch on the cheap.
Promising review: "Replaced buttons on a quality black blazer. These look as nice as the originals at a reasonable price." —Edward J Caspers
Get them from Amazon for $13.99.
And for the uninitiated, here's how to sew three types of buttons. And while you're at it, reinforce any loose buttons!
28. A lacy dicky as a cute but profesh look under a sweatshirt or sweater without sweating too much. Plus! It'll help hide any makeup stains right at your sweatshirt neck. (My sweatshirts ALL seem to get those.)
Promising review: "This fit better than I anticipated. It’s so practical not to have a full shirt underneath a sweater but have the look of one with a cute collar. I would like to wear more sweaters without getting too warm. Now I can. I’m more on the busty side but because of the adjustable straps under the arms, this fit perfectly." —MV
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in 11 styles)
29. A 60-piece pack of fun iron-patches to not only customize your family's clothes, but also to cover up stains or tears that just won't go away when the garment still has a bunch of life left in it.
30. A custom name patch in case you have THE perfect button-down shirt with a stain on the chest just begging to be covered up with one of these.
The Planet Patch is a Southern Ontario, Canada-based small biz specializing in the design and crafting of embroidered patches, badges, and emblems.
Promising review: "Same as described! Beautiful quality, beautiful color I recommend without hesitation 😊." —Magali
Get it from The Planet Patch on Etsy for $10.02+ (available in 12 text colors and different quantities).
31. A stick-on clothing repair patch that doesn't require *any* sewing or ironing. Sometimes you just want to bring back the look of your shirt to when you bought it. And this will help.
A Hole in None is a Sunnyside, New York-based shop specializing in these patches.
Promising review: "Had a small hole in one of my favorite old black t-shirts. These patches masked the hole beautifully. They are as advertised: hand-crafted, quality patches that are very easy to use. You just peel and stick onto the inside of a shirt. Glad I found them!" —Andrew
Get a three-pack from A Hole in None on Etsy for $6.99 (available in four colors).
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