It’s winter here and you’re pulling out your favorite jackets and coats to get them ready for the first cold weather? Sometimes you may be unpleasantly surprised by their appearance or smell – this is normal after spending a few months in a box or in the depths of a closet. Fortunately, washing is not always necessary. Here are simple homemade and completely eco-friendly ways to freshen up your winter clothes without a washing machine.

Steam cleaner – your secret weapon against odors

Steam cleaner clothing is a device that every fashion lover should have at home.

  • Not only does it perfectly smooth your clothes.
  • It perfectly neutralizes unpleasant odors.

Warm steam effectively removes bacteria, which are often the cause of unpleasant odors – that’s why, after a whole season in the closet, your jacket smells like it just came back from a long trip. The steamer is extra gentle on fabricsso you can also use it on a woolen coat without any worries.

Don’t have a steamer? No fear! There is an alternative that only requires a few minutes and ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

Water and vinegar – a simple mixture that can work wonders

If you don’t have a steam cleaner, just make a simple one a solution of water and vinegar. Vinegar is the real hero of healthy home cleaning – it removes unpleasant odors, disinfects and is 100% natural.

  • Prepare a solution of water and vinegar in a ratio of 1:1,
  • Pour it into a spray bottle,
  • Lightly spray the jacket or coat.
  • Then let it air dry – preferably in a well-ventilated room or on a balcony.

If you are worried about the smell of vinegar, don’t worry – it will evaporate when the fabric dries and the jacket will smell clean.

Baking soda and coffee beans – natural odor absorbers

Simply pour some baking soda or coffee beans into a small container and put it in the corner of the closet.

  • Baking soda absorbs unpleasant odors,
  • Coffee beans neutralize odors.

In addition to the container, you will also find:

  • a bag of lavender,
  • dried lemon peel,
  • dried orange slices.

I pour 4 spoons into the detergent. The pillows are fluffy like a cloud