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Why one fewer clothing purchase a year makes a difference

Short answer: One fewer clothing purchase a year sounds like nothing, but it makes a difference, because every garmen...

Can worn underwear go in a textile container

Short answer: It depends on where you live and who collects. In many places worn clothing is accepted if it is clean ...

Can old T-shirts become dishcloths and polishing cloths

Short answer: Yes, old T-shirts can easily become dishcloths and polishing cloths. Soft, clean jersey is good for wip...

What to do with worn socks that cannot be darned

Short answer: Worn socks that cannot be darned can still serve as polishing cloths, as protection in a drawer and as ...

Signs that a sweatshirt needs replacing

Short answer: A sweatshirt needs replacing when the cuffs and hem are slack, the fabric is covered in pilling or thin...

Signs that a T-shirt has earned its retirement

Short answer: A T-shirt has earned its retirement when the neckline is stretched, the fabric has thinned or has holes...

Which underwear to replace first when the budget is tight

Short answer: When money is tight, replace first the underwear where the elastic is slack, the fabric thin or the sea...

Which basics to replace before the others in your wardrobe

Short answer: Most people replace what sits closest to the skin and gets washed most often first: socks, underwear an...

What to buy first when the budget is tight

Short answer: When the budget is tight, buy first what you use every day and change most often: socks and underwear. ...

A month of clothes accounting with a notebook

Short answer: A month of clothes accounting needs only a notebook and a few minutes a day. Write down what you wear a...

How to find out what you actually wear

Short answer: You find out what you actually wear by watching it for a short period instead of guessing. Note what go...

Count your socks and find the pairs you never wear

Short answer: Count all your socks, sort them into piles by use and find the pairs you never put on. It usually turns...

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