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The Snaza Journal

All guides, page 11

Every guide in the Snaza Journal, from tie knots and dress codes to laundry, stains, sizing and packing.

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Guides on page 11

  1. Hands rinse the reverse of a paint marked blue shirt sleeve under cool water in a white sink

    Stain removal

    How to get paint out of clothes

    How to get paint out of clothes, fresh or dried: what works for latex and acrylic, what oil paint needs, which solvents are safe on which fabrics, and when to stop.

  2. A man blots a fresh red wine stain on his pale linen sleeve beside a half full wine glass.

    Stain removal

    How to get red wine out of clothes

    Get red wine out of clothes by blotting and flushing with cool water, then treating what is left with detergent and oxygen bleach, even once it has dried.

  3. Coarse salt covers an orange rust mark on a white shirt cuff beside half a lemon on a sunny sill

    Stain removal

    How to get rust out of clothes

    Get rust out of clothes with lemon and salt, cream of tartar or a fabric rust remover, why chlorine bleach sets rust, and how to stop orange spots from water.

  4. A full white T shirt with a faint orange collar mark lies beside liquid soap and a soft brush

    Stain removal

    How to get sunscreen out of clothes, including orange stains

    How to get sunscreen out of clothes: lift the oil with dish soap, treat orange or yellow marks as rust, skip chlorine bleach and keep stains out of the dryer.

  5. A hand works clear detergent into the exposed underarm seam of an inside out white cotton shirt

    Stain removal

    How to remove deodorant and sweat stains

    Remove deodorant stains from black shirts, lift yellow sweat stains from white clothes, and prevent armpit stains from building up in the first place.

  6. A woman in gloves brushes mildew spots from a folded olive canvas jacket on brown paper outdoors

    Stain removal

    How to remove mold from clothes

    Remove mold and mildew from clothes safely: brush it off outdoors, wash hot with the right bleach, treat leftover stains, and keep it from coming back.

  7. A white shirt with a faint iron shaped scorch mark lies beside an upright iron on an ironing board

    Stain removal

    How to remove scorch marks from clothes

    How to remove scorch marks from clothes: which iron burns can be fixed, hydrogen peroxide and bleach methods for cotton, what to do about polyester, and prevention.

  8. Hands clean a yellow gold solitaire ring with a white toothbrush above a glass bowl of soapy water

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean a diamond ring at home

    Clean a diamond ring at home with warm water, mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. What to avoid, when to see a jeweler, and how to keep the sparkle longer.

  9. A navy cap, gray fedora and straw hat sit with a brush, soapy water and folded cloth on pale linen.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean a hat of any kind

    How to clean a hat without ruining its shape: caps, felt fedoras, straw hats and beanies, plus sweat stains, brims, drying and what never to put in a machine.

  10. A man gently wipes the sleeve of a dark brown leather jacket hanging above a stool with a bowl of water.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean a leather jacket at home

    How to clean a leather jacket safely: routine wiping, gentle spot cleaning, when and how to use leather conditioner, what never to do, and when to call a specialist.

  11. A hand scrubs an unlaced canvas sneaker beside its pair, soapy water and a folded cloth on a wooden bench.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean canvas shoes by hand or machine

    How to clean canvas shoes by hand, when a washing machine is safe, how to keep white canvas from yellowing, and how to dry them so they keep their shape.

  12. A hand wipes brown leather oxford shoes with shoe trees beside removed laces, soapy water and a brush.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean leather shoes at home

    How to clean leather shoes step by step: brush, wipe with mild soap, lift salt stains with vinegar, clean the inside, dry them safely and condition afterward.

  13. A hand gently wipes a straight strand of white pearls on a folded towel beside a glass bowl of water.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean pearls safely at home

    How to clean pearls without harming the luster: a wipe after wearing, a gentle soapy clean, drying a strand flat, and the cleaners that can ruin pearls.

  14. Two hands polish a tarnished silver chain beside soapy water a soft toothbrush and an engraved silver ring.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean silver jewelry at home, gently

    How to clean silver jewelry at home, gentlest method first, with care for pearls, stones and plated pieces, a short gold section, and simple ways to prevent tarnish.

  15. A man brushes the toe of a tan suede chukka boot beside its mate wooden shoe trees and a suede eraser.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean suede shoes without flattening the nap

    Clean suede shoes at home with a brush, a suede eraser and a little patience, and learn how to handle water stains, oil marks and salt lines without soaking them.

  16. Clean and soiled white leather sneakers sit with removed laces a brush soapy water and a folded cloth.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to clean white sneakers by material

    How to clean white sneakers at home: a gentle method for leather, canvas and mesh, what to do about soles, laces and yellowing, and why the washer is a last resort.

  17. A black cap toe oxford with straight bar lacing sits beside a white canvas sneaker with criss cross lacing.

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to lace shoes: straight bar, criss cross and more

    How to lace shoes for the job: criss cross for sneakers, straight bar lacing for dress shoes, a heel lock against slipping, and a bow knot that stays tied.

  18. A cloth wrapped hand touches wax beside unlaced brown oxfords and a brush on blank newsprint

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to polish shoes at home, step by step

    How to polish leather shoes at home: clean and condition first, use cream for color and wax for shine, buff properly, and keep the shape with shoe trees.

  19. A wooden two way stretcher sits partly inserted in a brown derby shoe on a worn workbench

    Shoes and jewelry

    How to stretch shoes that feel too tight

    How to stretch shoes that pinch: what leather can and cannot do, using a shoe stretcher and thick socks, the risks of heat and ice, and when to see a cobbler.

  20. Shoes and jewelry

    How to style Mary Janes with jeans, skirts and socks

    How to style Mary Janes, flat, heeled or chunky platform, with jeans, socks, skirts and work trousers, plus which colors and hem lengths make them look current.

  21. A coordinated week of folded travel clothes and two pairs of shoes is arranged neatly on an off white bed.

    Closet and packing

    A packing list for vacation, built around outfits

    A packing list for vacation that starts from your days and the forecast: how many clothes to bring for 3 or 7 days, travel essentials and a final check.

  22. An open carry on sits beside a neatly arranged capsule of neutral clothes and shoes on a pale wood floor.

    Closet and packing

    A travel capsule wardrobe that fits one bag

    How to build a capsule wardrobe for travel: how many pieces to pack, a color plan that mixes, fabrics that survive a suitcase, and example lists for women and men.

  23. A coordinated capsule wardrobe of folded neutral garments and shoes is arranged across a linen bed

    Closet and packing

    How to build a capsule wardrobe from what you own

    Build a capsule wardrobe from your real week and the clothes you already reach for, with examples for women and men and a simple way to test it.

  24. Two hands examine a cream sweater above rows of folded knits with a canvas tote beside the bed

    Closet and packing

    How to declutter your clothes and decide what to keep

    How to declutter clothes one category at a time, with honest questions for deciding what to keep, what to repair, and where the rest should go.