Every year, millions of pounds of clothes are thrown away all of which head to the landfill without a second look. In recent surveys, it has been suggested that up to 50% of people throw away perfectly wearable clothes in order to find more space for their new clothes. A further 29% of people have admitted to throwing away clothes with a simple stain on them. Some even said that they did not even try to remove the stain. However, there are lots of things you can do with old or worn-out clothes. Here are just some ideas.
Repair and rejuvenate
With a few quick fixes up your sleeve and some very basic skills, you can repair most damage to your clothing in just a pinch. Rips and tears are not that difficult to repair and there are plenty of videos out there to help and guide you. An important investment to make for this is to look at Brother coverstitch machines. These are really easy to use and can help you rejuvenate those old worn-out clothes that can help you keep hold of your clothes.
Look for simple repairs before you abandon your clothes to the landfill. So many simple solutions exist before you throw your clothes away.
Remove stains
Stained clothes can be granted a new lease of life with a little bit of time and effort. You can tackle even the trickiest of stains left by lipstick, foundation, and red wine. Simple solutions include adding bicarbonate soda to your washing load which can help you bring back the faded whiteness of old shirts. Another example of handy home remedies is to add lemon juice and water to a stained area and scrub in with a nailbrush. Combine this with sunlight and watch your clothes return to life.
Donating to charities
Clothes that you have restored or that are not too badly damaged can be donated to a charity shop rather than thrown them away. Even if you are unsure about the suitability of the item of clothing, head into your local shop and ask the question. Most charity shops sell garments that arent shop ready so don’t be put off. The worst that the shop can say is to take it away. Some charities even take your old textiles and recycle them for you.
Looking for recycling centers is also very useful if charity shops do not want your clothes. Dropping them off to these places rather than to the landfill is so much better for the planet and you may help someone else down the line.
Worn-out and old clothes
There is no need to throw all of your clothes away, especially if there is nothing really wrong with them. Try and bring them back to their former glory or donate them to a charity shop. There are lots of helpful hints out there and with a little bit of research, you can find lots of helpful hints online that will save your clothes from the dreaded cemetery of the landfill.
