Don’t throw out your nylons just yet

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I recently talked about a number of uses for your old nylons. Before you try any of these ideas out, it is a good idea to make sure your nylons are ready to be retired. In certain situations, the life of your nylons can be extended a little longer with just a bit of TLC!

One of the worst things that can happen to a pair of nylons is a run. This is frustrating and can be embarrassing if you don’t see the run before you leave the house. Before you put on your nylons make sure to check each leg for any hint of a snag or tear in the material. The quicker you catch these snags, the easier it will be to repair them.

Many people already know that snags – if they are caught early on – can be repaired. All you need is a cheap bottle of nail polishes. While colored nail polish will get the job done, you probably want to stick with a bottle of clear so your patch work goes unnoticed. Just simply brush a bit of the polish around the snag and it will not spread!

If you wear trouser stockings you may find that you have another problem. You end up losing one of the stockings that make up the pair. Eventually you may find that you have accumulated a collection of stockings that are missing their pair. These stockings are all probably different shades too! Believe it or not you can actually fix this problem.

Get a bowl big enough to hold two stockings that you want to create a pair with. Add hot tea to the bowl. Your stockings will actually turn the color of the tea. If you want your stockings to be a bit darker, just add more tea bags!