For a natural deodorizer, use vinegar or baking soda.
If the garment is washable, soak it in a vinegar solution (about 1 dl / 10 l water). You can safely use a vinegar soak on wool and silk as well.
If the item can’t be washed, mist it with a 1:1 vinegar–water solution and let it air out.

How to freshen with baking soda

• Place the garment in a plastic bag and sprinkle baking soda over it.
• Seal the bag tightly and leave it overnight.
• Brush off the soda with a clothes brush.

If you’d rather not sprinkle soda directly on the fabric, put the baking soda in a small dish inside the plastic bag or an airtight box with the garment.

Brushing

Use a clothes brush to remove dust, hair, and loose dirt. For extra cleaning power, mist the fabric lightly with water before brushing. Brushing with a water spray also helps lift surface stains and remove wash lint/pilling residue. A well-brushed garment looks refreshed instantly!

A clothes brush is a durable, waste-free alternative to lint rollers. Wool garments benefit especially: regular brushing smooths the fiber surface and helps prevent pilling.

Yellowing & darkening

Tackle yellowing or darkened areas naturally with an oxygen-based stain remover.
Soak the garment overnight in a solution of about 5 l water + 1–2 tbsp oxygen bleach (stain salt), then wash as usual. Repeat the soak if needed until the stain is gone.

Washing & caring for knits

Before selling, wash, brush, and de-pill your wool garments. Follow these tips for great results.

Wash

Pre-treat stains with gall soap or Marseille soap.
Turn the knit inside out and place it in a laundry bag. Choose a hand-wash/wool cycle. Make sure the temperature is 30°C and the spin is minimal. Wash with a wool-specific detergent and use laundry vinegar (white vinegar) in the rinse. Dry flat.

Care

Lay the knit on a pillow for maintenance— the soft base keeps it in place.
Brush the knit section by section with firm strokes using a clothes brush. If any pills remain, remove them gently with a fabric shaver.

Cleaning sneakers

A clean pair of sneakers sells better than three dirty ones — that’s Emmy × Arkivé’s rule of thumb.

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• Remove laces and machine-wash them in a laundry bag.
• Replace frayed laces with new ones if needed.
• Clean the shoes with JASON MARKK sneaker cleaner and a brush:
  • Dampen the brush and add a small amount of cleaner.
  • Scrub thoroughly all over—use some elbow grease to lift dirt.
  • For leather: wipe off dirt and foam with a cloth (no rinse needed).
  • For suede and canvas: rinse after cleaning.
• Dry with a towel or microfiber cloth and let air-dry in a ventilated spot.
• For suede, once dry, re-nap the surface by brushing back and forth.

Protect to finish:

• Use a protector spray on suede and canvas.
• Condition leather with a leather care product.

Caring for leather & suede shoes

With a few simple steps, you can refresh leather shoes in no time!

Leather shoes

Brush off loose dirt with a shoe brush. Wipe any remaining grime with a damp cloth and let dry briefly. Apply a leather conditioner and let it absorb for at least 5 minutes—remember, less is more with conditioner. Finish by buffing to a shine with a clean shoe brush. Done!

Suede shoes

Brush away loose dirt with a suede/crepe brush. Mist lightly with water and brush again. If the color has faded, use a colored suede care product to revive it. Very dirty pairs can be cleaned with JASON MARKK products just like sneakers.
Psst: don’t forget to clean the outsoles too!

Caring for leather bags

Refresh a leather bag in minutes:

1. Vacuum or brush the lining to remove loose debris.
2. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and let it dry briefly.
3. Apply a leather conditioner and let it work for at least 5 minutes (again, less is more).
4. Buff to a gentle shine with a clean shoe brush.

All set!