Steve Clark

  The only problem is, white shoes get dirty! If you find a pair of white converse shoes in good condition at a thrift store in Panama City Beach, FL but the only problem is that they need a slight cleanup then don't hesitate to grab them. Luckily, it’s easy to clean Converse shoes in just a few simple steps. You don’t need fancy products either. How to Wash Converse Before talking about whitening Converse shoes, let’s get them clean. This Converse cleaning process can be used on shoes of any color. There aren’t any bleaching products used when we simply clean Converse shoes. This part of the process is meant to remove surface-level dirt and grime.  Step 1: Remove Laces and Dry Brush Remove the laces from your shoe and use a cleaning brush to brush away loose dirt. If you have one, use a fabric or clothes brush for this task. Step 2: Create a Cleaning Solution You can mix your own effective cleaning solution using the following household ingredients: 1/8c Liquid laundr...

  What is sustainable fashion? “Sustainable clothing,” “low-waste clothing,” “ethical clothing,” and “organic clothing” are terms that are often used to describe what many people are looking for when they are trying to shop responsibly for their clothing. There are many reasons to choose sustainable clothing brands, some of which I described in a post about the clothing industry . Sustainable clothing brands do their best to avoid and overcome common fashion industry issues such as: Production Pollution and Resource Waste – opt for fabrics derived from crops that require minimal pesticide use, water use, energy, etc. Material Waste – minimize post-production excess fabric waste and opting for materials that are compostable (e.g. organic cotton, hemp, or linen). High Turnover Production Lifecycle – focus on slower production cycles and higher quality materials made to last for much longer than one season. Why choose sustainable clothing options? Ultimately what we wear is a...

  Everyone has clothes in their wardrobe which they just don’t wear anymore. It’s often the result of one-too-many online shopping binges, or consistently buying into ‘the next big trend’. However this over-consumption of clothes is actually really harming the planet. We need a new approach to shopping; purchasing less, buying more selectively and desposing unwanted items responsibly. Ultimately, we should be giving clothing the chance to stand the test of time. If you switch to these 7 simple steps, you can still look good, feel good, all whilst doing the planet some good too. Reduce 1. Reduce the urge to shop ‘on-trend’ Trends are temporary and ever-changing, and although they do eventually come back around, in the meantime clothing is too often seen as disposable. Not only does this waste vast amount of materials and resources involved in production, but the clothing is often chucked straight into landfill after the next new trend comes along. 2. Reduce the amount...

Thrift Store Shopping Has become a Way of Life for Many People The average American throws away 70 pounds of clothing every year. Many consider “shop ‘til you drop” a philosophy of life but that lifestyle comes at a high cost. By the end of the 1990s – the golden years of shopping – shoppers were scooping up about 65 garments per person annually. Who doesn’t love a good sale? Changing trends, new manufacturing technologies and low prices prompted many American to indulge in “fast fashion” and over-consume clothing, but then the tide turned. Two recessions led many people to rethink their need for a closet full of new clothes. For some, conscious consumerism had supplanted the philosophy of overconsumption and many people started shopping less. Not everyone curbed their over consumptive fashionable ways, though. Eighteen years later and on average, consumers purchase 60 percent more items of clothing  than they did in 2000, however, each garment is kept half as ...

  1. Ask about the store’s sourcing  The first step to finding a beautiful and safe vintage clothing item is vetting the retailer or business providing secondhand pieces. Most vintage boutiques or independent vendors have a thorough vetting process of their own, though it never hurts to politely inquire about it when perusing a selection of pre-loved beauties. 2. Inspect the garment carefully for damage and stains  When searching for new-to-you wares at thrift stores in Panama City Beach, FL , first look for any obvious blemishes like large stains, holes, or overly-stretched fabric. While these are not sure signs of an irrevocably damaged garment, they can help lead you in the right direction. Next, employ your sense of smell. You don’t have to get too up close and personal to understand if a clothing item is emitting an unpleasant odor, and it will immediately tell you if that piece has been properly washed—or has a more permanent smell. Ultimately, the vetting process...

  Cleaning used furniture can be a challenging task. People nowadays prefer to buy second hand furniture from thrift stores in Destin, FL . It is because these furniture items are budget friendly and can undergo a makeover. To clean used furniture keep reading the article below.  First, remove any pieces that can be taken off:  hardware (handles or knobs), drawers, and/or shelves. Then wipe, sweep, or vacuum all the loose dust and dirt off the piece.  Be very careful when using a metal scraper or spatula or a wire brush.  It’s very easy to scratch the wood with those.  Plastic scrapers and brushes are much safer. Now you have some decisions to make. Are there any stickers or sticky residue on the furniture?  You’ll need to take care of those first. How are you going to finish this piece?  Stain, chalk-type paint, latex, oil, etc.  Different types of paint need different prep. Will you be reusing the old hardware?  If so, does it ...

  Shoes have come such a long way since people began wearing them. While they initially took on a very rough shape with the sole purpose of protecting our feet from the elements of nature, they now serve to display our individuality and sense of style while still keeping our feet off the ground.  Because the fashion industry has skyrocketed the popularity and use of footwear, these clothing items have gone from minimal material to a wide range of materials used. Shoes today incorporate the use of leather, plastic, rubber, suede, metal, wood, and more. One of the more popular materials used to create various shapes and styles of shoes is cork. Shoe manufacturers often use cork to develop shoes with added inches of height, such as the ever-popular wedge shoe. If you genuinely want your shoes to give you a good, long run, then you need to maintain them properly and if you have bought them from a thrift store in Panama City Beach, FL , then you must take care of them b...