There’s Now a Self-Cleaning Towel for the Lazy Girl in All of Us

Why does the suede react this way to water?

The surface of suede is made up of tiny little leather hairs, which become stiff and brittle when they get wet. Because the napped surface of suede is hydrophilic and will attract moisture into the leather, it is imperative to seal your suede with a protective coating before strutting your stuff.

Does water damage mean suede is permanently damaged?

Not necessarily, but the quicker you treat the water damage, the better. Otherwise, the water will dry and the suede fibers will break off and cause permanent damage.

What are some easy and affordable ways to fix suede that has water damage?

Luckily for us, restorative service Evans has some helpful tips and tricks to bring your fave suede pieces back to life.

1. Wash the Leather: Apply lukewarm water mixed with suede shampoo to the suede leather and scrub with a nylon brush.
2. Let the Suede Dry: After the initial wash, it’s best to let the suede dry. This allows you to identify the more permanent stains in the leather. You can use a hair dryer to speed up the drying process, but don’t hold the hot air in a single spot for too long – this will burn the suede
3. Use a Suede Eraser: Evans’s recommends using a suede eraser to try remove any stains after the suede has dried. This allows you to focus on specific areas of the suede leather which require more intense cleaning effort.
4. Use a Wire Brush: For tougher stains, use a wire brush to get deep into the fabric. Don’t scrub too hard, though, or else you can destroy the nap of the suede leather. A wire brush should only be used when you’ve exhausted other options.
5. Apply aRenovator Spray: These are aerosols for conditioning and recoloring suede leathers. Apply sparingly to all areas of the suede after drying.

How can I protect my suede shoes from water damage?

Use a water protectorto prevent permanent stains and make your shoes easier to clean going forward. Apply a few light coats of silicon-free water protector to your shoes for some added peace-of-mind.

They reduce wrinkles without the hassle of an iron.

Few of us would say we thoroughly enjoy spending our time ironing. As meditative as it can (maybe) sometimes be, it's also a time-consuming chore.

If you have a good steamer in-house, you can skip the iron and ironing board in favor of something that helps release wrinkles and helps maintain a crease without the need for so much elbow grease.

The LG STUDIO Styler helps keep many clothing items, and especially pants, looking great. Its unique door panel can be used to restore the crease and reduce wrinkles in your favorite pairs of slacks. And it's also great for dress shirts, so you and your fam will be ready anytime you need to wear something business casual or even formal.

They help you care for clothing that can’t be treated in washers or dryers.

Steam can be a very powerful tool when it comes to caring for clothing made from materials you can't just throw into the washer and dryer, and that you have to instead handwash or take to the dry cleaner.

A steamer like the LG STUDIO Styler uses something called TrueSteam technology to help you easily care for denim, dress shirts and more than 15 other types of fabrics so you can keep wool, sequins, home linens and even children's plush toys fresh — and it even reduces odors without chemicals or harsh soaps.

They dry your delicates quickly.

Nobody has time for hang-drying these days, especially when it comes to your and your family's favorite delicate clothes — especially if they're part of a uniform or a staple of their wardrobe.

If you go with a steamer like the LG STUDIO Styler, you'll be able to use its low-temperature drying system to effectively dry delicates like lingerie and sweaters faster. The system also features gently moving hangers that provide air circulation that helps speed up the drying process.

They sanitize materials and objects.

It's a little-known tidbit of information that some quality steamers can actually help you create and maintain a healthier home.

The LG STUDIO Styler helps sanitize fabrics and other items that used to be difficult or even impossible to wash at home. It's certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America because it can actually help remove allergens like pollen and more than 99% of bacteria from fabrics like linens, decorative pillows and plush toys, to name just a few.

When is the Amazon Book Sale?

The Amazon Book Sale runs from May 15 until May 20, so you’ll have six full days to plan your (very discounted) TBR list.

What should I expect from the Amazon Book Sale?

The Amazon Book Sale will feature titles from different genres that you can save up to 50% on. Not only that, but Kindle users can save up to 80% on books! In case you’re wondering, you're not dreaming — this is really, really good.

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The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn

Anna Fox has agoraphobia so she spends time by herself at home by herself and fills her days with drinking, watching comfort movies, and being a nosy neighbor. That's how she knows a new family — The Russells — have moved across from her.

She continues her usually nosy activities and finds herself witnessing something that seems horribly wrong. As she frantically tries to piece together the mystery of what happened, it becomes clear that the lines of her imagination and reality have become blurred.

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Kate Mularkey was never the popular girl until she met her best friend Tully. Their lives are polar opposite, but there's no denying how tight their bond is. Over time we learn that Tully has abandonment issues and looks for anyone — especially men — to love her. Her journey takes her to the big apple where she achieves all the glitz and glamour that life has to offer.

Kate goes on to become a wife and mother, two things she believes she wants, but it becomes clear that she's missing something. That something is what begins to burn a hole in her being and the more she watches her best friend Tully live a successful life, the more she wants that for herself too.

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Elena Richardson and Mia Warren go to warn in this moving novel about classism. It dares to ask readers who deserves to be seen as a shining example of a mother as both women eventually face how far they're willing to go to protect those they love.

For Elena, Shaker Heights is all she's ever known. She's married, has four children, and is well-loved in her community. She believes that she's been able to achieve everything she has because she knows how to be the woman who doesn't color outside of the lines.

On the other hand, Mia is an artist who knows all about creating masterpieces with elements that are otherwise seen as messy. She and her daughter Pearl become a little too close to the Richardsons, finding their lives dangerously intertwined with them.

When a custody battle ensues that involves the young daughter of Mia co-worker, she finds herself willing to dismantle the pretty facade of not only Shaker Heights, but Elena as well.

Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed has spent over 10 years dishing out advice as 'Dear Sugar' has touched people with her columns, podcast Dear Sugars, and Substack. Deciding to compile all of the best things she's ever told people, Cheryl Strayed pieced together Tiny Beautiful Things so that readers around the world won't have to look far for her empathetic wisdom.

Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn

Georgia Mulcahy is the ultimate people-pleaser and her career is the epitome of it. She'd probably always be that way had it not been for a unexpected career change that sends her packing back home. Begrudgingly, she goes and soon discovers a diary where she once wrote down all of her heart's desires.

This inspires her to start checking things off her life's to-do list so that she can really start living. It's just that Levi Fanning is somehow her unexpected roommate while she's at her parents' home and his offer to help her complete her list feels like something she didn't know she'd encounter.

The more they spend time together, the more Georgie feels like there's more to life than checking off things on a list.

The Mitford Affair by Marie Benedict

The Mitford sisters have always been the talk of the town, but nothing is as shocking as when one of the sisters decides she'd rather devote herself to a fascist leader. Another sister decides it's worth following her and this leads people to whisper salacious things about her alleged relationship with Hitler.

As the war between Great Britain and Germany threaten to spill over, their sister Nancy can't help but wonder what her sisters have gotten themselves into. She'll have to decide where her own allegiance lies.

Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

Daphne Bell has always known how long she'll be with a man before moving on to the next one. It's not that she's flighty, but more so that the universe literally tells her what to expect. These little nudges have been in her life for over two decades and it's something she's learned to accept.

However, the universe decides to be cryptic by only clueing her in on the name of the next man she'll spend time with. It's odd because if Jake knew the things she did, there's a chance he could walk away from her forever and that's the last thing Daphne wants.

On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass

Brighton Hills appears to be a picturesque place to live. It's a community that beautifully blends luxurious living with the gorgeous nature that surrounds it and the neighbors always have their eyes on each other.

However, Cora's desire to find out if her husband is having an affair leads her to form a partnership with Paige. She's the one neighbor that Cora knows keeps a watchful eye on what's going on in Brighton Hills after her son died.

The two women work together to discover what Cora's husband is really up to, but what they may stumble across will send a shockwave through Brighton Hills.

Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalo (Kindle)

The Prince of Envy is struggling to save his demon court in Throne of the Fallen, but he's determined to find a way to do so. He's not afraid of the magic and mysterious people that keep crossing his path because nothing can stop his fierce desire to regain the control he once has.

Things are seemingly no different from Miss Camilla Antonius because she's facing blackmail by someone who literally makes her skin crawl. In order to change her fate, she reluctantly joins forces with The Prince of Envy and thus begins their dangerous journey through the Underworld.

It's the one place that may pull them together in more ways than one.

The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen (Kindle)

Hart spends most of his time patrolling Tanria, but the loneliness does nothing to keep him company. Things couldn't be any different for Mercy though. She's tasked with making sure things are running properly at Birdsall & Son Undertakers and doesn't have time for anyone's foolery.

Ironically, Hart and Mercy both have taken up writing mysterious letters to strangers who have become their friends. The thing is they're not aware they've been communicating with each other.

It's a classic enemies-to-loves fantasy novel that'll make you smile with glee.