How to avoid runs in both your pantyhose and your clothing budget: Rinse in fabric softener
 
You can anticipate the out come in two ways: Always take an extra pair of nylons with you to parties just in case you come in contact with a chair leg, the edge of a table, toilet seat, fingernail or other pointed objects. Or, the cheaper alternative: Give the nylons a bath with fabric softener added to the water before you wear them the first time. They will last longer – and so will your clothing budget.

How to take care of your new lingerie: Think six

1. Always use a washing bag when machine washing.
2. Fasten hooks before washing so it does not attach itself to lace.
3. Remember, lace cannot tolerate high temperatures if you soak your bras.
4. Use washing detergent without optical brightener – or else your white bras will yellow.
5. Shape bras while they are still damp, especially if they are padded.
6. Hang bras between the cups – otherwise the straps expand.

How to avoid studying the care label and reading the fine print: Buy organic cotton

Are you the type that can’t be bothered analysing care labels during the hunt for durable fabrics that protect the environment? So head straight for organic cotton. 
 
How to make sure your home never smells of old socks: Jump in silver nano particles

Shoes mean sweat, sweat means odour and odour makes your nose wrinkle. More companies have produced the next generation of socks – the odour-free nano socks – that are an example of intelligent design. The socks are impregnated with large silver nano particles that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungus. Clever, right?