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Jerry Pozniak

 

 Color-Safe Bleach, such as Clorox 2, for washing clothes

 Beeswax or Candle Wax, great for lubricating balky zippers

 Sweater Drying Rack, if you handwash sweaters, you must dry them flat on a rack

 Safety Pins, these will save the day when your hem has fallen and you're out of time

 Spray Sizing, (preferably Magic brand) adds body and a crisp look when you iron at home. But spray lightly!

 Iron and Ironing Board, I like the Rowenta continuous-steam models but they are pricey

 Press Cloth, always use a press cloth between your iron and all dark fabrics and wools to prevent fabric shine

 Proper Hangers, invest in a good wood or plastic hangers. Use the correct hanger for the type of garment you are hanging. Never use a wire hanger on knits.

 Cedar Blocks, put these around your sweater and other wools when you put them away for the season. Cedar, when aromatic, is a natural moth repellent. Always clean your garments before you store them for the season. If you put your garments away soiled, the cedar will not protect them from moth damage.

 Sweater De-Piller, I love the Restora Fuzz Removal Comb, but an electric sweater shaver will do the trick, too. Makes sweaters look new again.