We’ve all noticed the crazy rise in clothing prices, and let’s face it—you don’t buy clothes like you used to. Right? Sure. When the cheapest pair of non-branded pants is now 300 EGP, a summer T-shirt 250 EGP, and a light winter sweater 500 EGP, you might only be able to buy one or two pieces per season.

That’s why you need to take care of your current wardrobe and know how to maintain it. Here are some tips:

1️⃣ Don’t throw away a T-shirt just because of a stain

If your T-shirt gets a pen mark, don’t immediately throw it away. It’ll shorten its life in your wardrobe. The solution is simple: apply some hand sanitizer to the stain, sprinkle a little baking soda, squeeze some lemon juice on it, and you’ll see it return to its original state.

2️⃣ Dyeing is not a shame

Many pants lose their color after a few washes—sometimes in less than six months—and people throw them away even if they’re still practically new. The fix is simple and cheap: go to any dry cleaner and ask to dye the pants the same color. It’ll cost around 40 EGP max, and your pants will look like new. If you want to save even more, you can buy a bag of dye from a local herbal shop for 10 EGP and do it yourself.

3️⃣ How to clean white sneakers

Take care of your sneakers so they last longer, especially white ones. Many young people don’t know how to clean them. The magic solution is toothpaste. Apply a little, use a toothbrush, and they’ll turn white again.

4️⃣ Find a good cobbler

If any part of your clothing gets a small tear, take it to a local cobbler. They’ll fix it like new, and it won’t be noticeable.

These four tips are simple, inexpensive, and will save you a lot of money. They’ll help you keep and reuse clothes in your wardrobe that you might otherwise throw away.