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The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
The old wives tale that will instantly get rid of sweaty smells on your clothes and ‘works a treat'
THERE'S nothing worse than pulling out an outfit and realising that there is a smell of sweat lingering on the fabric. There are so many reasons that this can happen - for example, some materials can't be washed, and therefore it's harder to remove bacteria that can transfer into the clothes. 2 Or if you've bought an outfit off a hanger, then lingering sweat, skin oils, and bacteria can accumulate on it. Even hanging up clothes that have not completely dried in tight spaces like wardrobes, which aren't well ventilated, can leave a lingering odour. Luckily, there's a handy old wives' trick that can quickly get rid of this issue, and fashion fans swear it "works a treat". People have been sharing the top tip on social media after a woman pleaded for help to get a lingering sweat smell off her wedding dress. Posting on the Wedding DIY UK Facebook group, which boasts 162,400 members, one woman explained she bought her dress off the hanger. But she revealed that after putting her dress in a bag and leaving it in her wardrobe, she pulled it out the night before her big day and realised there was a strong odour coming from it. Looking for a quick fix, she posted: "I've just got my dress out of the bag and it smells of stale sweat... I get married tomorrow. "How do I get rid of this! Please help". Fashionistas were quick to flock to the comments to share an old wives' tale that works well in taking away the smell. They explained that creating a mixture of vodka and water is the perfect solution and works on all types of fabric. Stacey Solomon shares 3p way to clean your windows which doesn't leave any smears & you may already have it at home All you need to do is fill half of a spray bottle with vodka and top up the other half with water, and mix or shake it thoroughly. Then just spray the mixture onto the affected clothes and wait for it to work. Users explained that it "works a treat" on everything from wedding dresses to clothes. And many revealed it is also an old theatre hack that is often used when certain costumes can't be washed due to the fabric. One person even said that it works when it comes to collecting and selling vintage clothes. Posting in the comments, a user said: "There's the traditional customer trick of a bottle of half cheap vodka and half water sprayed onto the dress". Another added: "Spray it with vodka. It's an old theatre trick. Some costumes can't be washed so they spray them with vodka and it works a treat". Someone else wrote: "I've heard vintage resellers talking about using vodka to get rid of any smells". And a fourth shared: "50/50 vodka and water misted on and left to dry. Did this for many years in the theatre." And a fifth chimed in: "I've heard using vodka is good". So, how does it work? If you are a little sceptical about this trick, you're not alone. But vodka, as it turns out, is actually the perfect odour remover for anything that can't be washed. This is because vodka itself is odourless and colourless, and it even has a sanitising effect. What else can vodka clean? IT'S not just clothes that vodka can remove smells from. Many homeowners actually use it on their furniture, like their sofas, curtains and mattresses. Surfaces like these may seem impossible to clean because they're so large and can't always be put in the washing machine, but using this trick routinely can keep them fresh and get rid of unwanted smells. Using vodka is an easy way to make sure that items you don't want to put in your washing machine can last longer. And it also works wonders for deodorising well-worn shoes! Martha Stewart is known for using this hack to keep her boots and shoes fresh and actually shared a video with followers on Instagram. In the clip, she sprayed a pair of boots in her hallway and said, "Say goodbye to musty smells". It works because it has a high alcohol content, which kills germs and bacteria, and as you spray it over your clothes, the alcohol surrounds the smelly molecules that are clinging to the material. As the spray begins to dry, the vodka evaporates, taking the unwanted smell with it, so by the time it is completely dry, the odour has vanished. It's not just sweaty smells that this hack can be used for - the high alcohol content is also strong enough to remove food smells, to even cigarette smoke. But before you try this, it's important to make sure you have the right kind of vodka. It needs to be an unflavoured and colourless bottle, otherwise it will leave marks on the clothes, and they could end up sticky. The quality doesn't matter, however, so feel free to use the cheapest vodka you have since you're only using it to clean! If you're buying a new bottle, then take a quick look for the cheapest ones with the highest levels of alcohol content. Then just spray the fabric with the drink - but make sure you don't leave it soaking wet - and let it work its magic. 2
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Packing secrets that fashion editors always rely on to look good on holiday
Holidays are wonderful; packing for them, less so. Unless you are one of those people who can simply throw a few pieces together and always look fabulous, then deciding what to pop in your suitcase feels like a serious challenge. Get it wrong and you could end up in all kinds of annoying scenarios: feeling underdressed when all your friends have packed all-out glam outfits. Spending your holiday absolutely freezing because you didn't check the temperature and only packed shorts and T-shirts. Or totally misreading the vibe and packing a load of party dresses when in fact you just want to chill out in tent-like garments. Of course, holidays are mainly about relaxing and having fun, but it does help to feel you're looking good too. So here the team at You magazine share their tips for packing well and putting together great holiday outfits, without tonnes of effort. Sophie Dearden-Howell, fashion director 'I always try my outfits on as I pack them. It's a little time consuming at the packing point but will save you time and energy on your on your outfits at home and then when you are on holiday there is no thinking or 'styling' yourself as it's all been done already. You are also more willing to style things you haven't styled together before if you give yourself an hour to play with it at home.' Rosie Green, associate editor (beauty) 'My holiday dressing hack isn't revolutionary but it has served me well – invest in great dresses! If they fit well and the fabric is travel-friendly you need nothing else but a pair of strappy sandals and a cardigan. Wear them to the beach, wear them to dinner, wear them shopping. They are so versatile.' Sophie Hines, lifestyle and digital editor 'If you are a bit of a clothes hoarder like me, then packing for holidays can feel quite overwhelming. That's until I hit on the hack of 'pack within a palette'. Whenever I'm going away, I pick three colours - two more neutral shades and one bright – and only pack pieces within this palette. So, for example I could choose black, beige and red, or navy, white and orange, and use this as a guideline to choose what I'm going to take. The massive benefit is that it means all the pieces can generally be mixed or matched together, and it also narrows down the overwhelm of looking at your entire wardobe and thinking 'what on earth am I going to take with me?'' Jessica Carroll, fashion stylist 'My top tip is to invest in some tarnish-free chunky gold jewellery. Hey Harper and make great pieces for quite an affordable price. It means you don't have to worry about taking it off if you go in the pool, or when you apply suncream. Layer up with some chunky hoops, some bangles, or a necklace stack - they look great alongside a black swimsuit in the day or a floaty summer dress in the evening and you instantly feel put together.' Charlotte Vossen, deputy digital editor 'My holiday wardrobe mainly consists of linen: loose trousers, oversized shirts, midi dresses – you name it and I've packed it. The only downside? No matter how neatly I've folded the items, they always come out of my suitcase looking like a crumpled-looking mess, which is why I travel with a clothes steamer. This one from Philips (£ 36.99, John Lewis) is my favourite as it's light, compact and foldable – and comes with a handy pouch to store it in.' Hope Palmer, fashion assistant 'The amount of times I've ended up with too many clothes, none of which look good together is ridiculous. Now I lean towards bringing almost exclusively white clothes, bar my swimwear, as I know a white top will go with a white trouser or shorts or skirt, and you can't go wrong with a white dress on holiday. Another plus of the full white is that you look a lot more tanned than you actually are!'
Washington Post
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Two easy, modern ways to style a belt to elevate your outfit
Arts & Entertainments Two easy, modern ways to style a belt to elevate your outfit May 11, 2025 | 2:03 PM GMT Washington Post fashion critic Rachel Tashjian offers tips on how to use a belt to jazz up your outfit.
