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thrifting tools you need
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items tools and products that will make thrifting, repairing and maintaining your treasures exciting and easy!
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take these with you when thrifting
clean up your thrifting finds
take these with you when thrifting
these are my all-time favorite reusable bags - they are SO durable, come in a variety of sizes and colors, and can be cleaned and stored easily. I always have one with me for the treasures I find while thrifting. Many thrift/antique/vintage stores ar...
Boat and Tote®, Open-Top
I carry one of these in my purse any time I go to the thrift/antique store to perfectly determine if a product will fit my space - so much easier than carrying a full-size measuring tape, or even worse, estimating if something will fit in your space.
Mini Tape Measure
always have this in my thrift tote because many thrift/antique stores do not have accessible bathrooms, and sometimes I feel grimy after a thrift visit!
Hand Sanitizer
make everything easier on yourself by carrying this cute bag while thrifting instead of a purse! It easily holds your phone, keys, wallet, measuring tape, and hand sanitizer. It makes SUCH a difference to have your hands available while checking out ...
Crossbody Bag
clean up your thrifting finds
if you are a lover of vintage silver like me, you definitely need to invest in some silver polish. Wright's silver polish easily removes tarnish and works well with the included pad or with microfiber cloths. I was so impressed by how little product ...
Wright's Silver Polish
you will 100% need some cleaning cloths for getting your new items in tip-top shape, and I prefer a reusable method such as these great microfiber cloths. They are gentle and can be washed in the machine for easy reuse.
Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
these aren't called magic for no reason… I always have these on hand for quick cleaning/getting rid of stubborn spots on thrifted furniture or ceramic items.
Magic Eraser
this is my go-to cleaner - it is gentle and removes pretty much any stain. plus, it smells good and doesn't leave any residue behind.
Dawn Dish Soap
you need to keep white vinegar nearby at all times – such a simple way to clean thrifted finds, especially glass and crystal. Just soak and wash your pieces in warm water, a couple of drops of Dawn dish soap, and a few tablespoons of white vinegar, a...
White Vinegar
a must-have if you are a fan of thrifted silver - if you don't have silver polish nearby, you can gently scrub silver with a paste of baking soda and warm water to shine your new pieces!
Baking Soda