Taking care of clothes and shoes - Our day-to-day lives can ruin our clothes and shoes. But did you know that there are ways to prevent this from happening and to preserve your clothing? If you want to keep your clothes and shoes in good shape, check out the following gallery!

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Sweat stain - Apply lemon juice to your clothes to remove sweat stains. Make sure to wash your hands well as getting lemon juice on your skin and exposing it to the sun can be dangerous.

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Deodorant stain - You don't need to use a lot of soap when washing your clothes. Just mix a spoonful of baking soda and water on the stain and rinse.

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Remove pilling from wool - To get rid of pilling on wool clothing, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the freezer for three or four hours. If you are in a hurry, you can wrap tape around your hand and pat the pilled areas with the sticky side.

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Tight shoes - If your shoes are tight and hurting your feet, use a hair dryer to warm and loosen them up.

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Soften leather jacket - Wear your jacket in the rain to get it wet and make it more malleable.

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Blisters from sandals - There are two tips for this one. The first is to cut pieces of soft cloth and use double-sided tape to stick them onto the sandal that is rubbing your feet. The second is to rub deodorant on the heel before putting on the sandal.

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White sneakers - Just because you've worn your white sneakers many times doesn't mean they have to look dirty and old. Just mix baking soda and detergent and scrub them using a toothbrush.

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Hair straightener to iron clothes - A hair straightener is a great idea for ironing out wrinkles in clothing. However, it isn't recommended for delicate materials, such as satin, wool and lace.

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Removing stains - Rub shaving cream into the stain and wash normally.

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Coffee stain - If you happen to spill some coffee on your shirt, use cleaning detergent to instantly remove the stain.

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Removing lipstick stains - Just use a bit of hairspray to get the stain out.

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Remove wine stains - Remove wine stains with wine! More specifically, white wine. Mix the wine with baking soda and let the mixture dry on the stain, then wash normally.

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Jean stains - Use a damp rag to try to remove the stain before washing normally in order to avoid the stain spreading.

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Boots with twisted shaft - In order to avoid the shaft of the boot becoming twisted and floppy, stuff them with rolled-up magazines when not in use.

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Suede like new - Suede clothing or shoes are easily ruined. Just use an eraser on the affected parts to make them look new.

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Hand wash - Hand wash your undergarments to make them last longer.

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Lingerie - If you want your lingerie to look brand new, always wash them separate from other clothing.

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Undergarment hygiene - Tip 1: To maintain proper hygiene, wash female and male undergarments separately.

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Undergarment hygiene - Tip 2: Don't hang your underwear to dry in the bathroom. The humidity will create the perfect environment for bacteria to grow.

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Undergarment hygiene - Tip 3: Avoid allergies. Bleach and detergent should not be used on undergarments. Not only do they ruin the fabric, they can cause skin allergies if not rinsed properly.

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Remove stains from black clothing - If your black clothing has a shiny stain, it could be from ironing. Carefully rub the zone with a sponge soaked in water and dye. Then cover the clothing with a white cloth and iron over it.

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Hand wash - Although it isn't always possible to find time to hand wash clothing, it is highly recommended to do so in order to preserve your clothing, especially black pieces.

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Separate washes - Another good tip is to wash black clothing separately from other colors.

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Detergents - Always use liquid detergent as powder can leave white stains on black clothing.

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Clothespins cause stains? - If you've done everything else correctly and your black clothing is still coming out with stains, it can be due to clothespins. Avoid using them with black clothing.

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Washing white clothes - Just like with black clothing, whites should not be washed alongside other clothes. This will completely stain the fabrics.

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Dry shoes - After washing, shoes should be left to dry outside, preferably in the shade. The sun can warp them.

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Sweaty feet - In order to better absorb sweat, keep your shoes well ventilated and use insoles or absorbent socks.

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Varnished shoes - If you want to remove dirt and stains from varnished or synthetic shoes, use a damp cloth and scrub lightly with a brush.

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