Jul 21 - Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter

Jul 21 - Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers - GON in 5 Minutes Newsletter - Get Organized Now

Published: Fri, 07/21/23

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by Maria Gracia

July 21, 2023

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Recycle old maps that you'll never use. Turn them into a craft, donate them to a school, or simply recycle them.

Organizing Tips and Ideas from GON Readers

GON Reader Letter #1

Tip for Recycling Old Maps

Cut old maps into rectangles, laminate them, and use as placemats! Doing this easy craft is fun for reminiscing (or dreaming) about a new vacation. Thanks for your inspiration Maria, it has helped me with new ideas!

-- Simon Shopper

GON Reader Letter #2

Another Tip for Recycling Old Maps

Hi Maria,

Old maps are ALWAYS welcomed at schools. We can use them in educational manner, art projects, or to make placemats for Play-Doh! Best to all!

-- Pamela Fowler

GON Reader Letter #3

And One More Tip for Recycling Old Maps

Hi Maria,

My church has crafty sales and we made bookmarks from maps that we fussy-cut to feature our town and others in the area. They sold like hotcakes! Always fun to see what you have to inspire us!

-- Donna Driver in beautiful Fall City, Washington

GON Reader Letter #4

Saving Money When You Need to Bring Suede Items to the Cleaners

Maria,

Awhile back, one of your GON readers had a question regarding cleaning of suede items. Dry cleaners don't usually advertise it, but many run a half-off suede cleaning. I find, in my area, it generally comes within the months of September, October, and November.

Call you local cleaners and ask if they ever offer discounts on suede/leather cleaning...and if they can give you an idea of what month(s). Put it in your calendar so you don't forget.

Our local cleaners does theirs in October. In Arizona, they have a local cleaner that does a discount in September.

-- Pam Lay

GON Reader Letter #5

While we're on the topic of suede, here's another reader tip on this topic...

Regarding the question you had awhile back from a GON reader regarding her suede coat, I had a custom leather business for 15 years and had several occasions to have to clean suede jackets. My experience with suede dry cleaners has not been good and have received several jackets back after cleaning that looked worse than when I sent them.

I wash suede jackets in cold water, inside out, with Woolite, gentle cycle. After washing I turn them right side out, shake well, hang on a heavy hanger with shoulder forms and hang in an airy place out of direct sunlight until dry.

It may take several days to dry. When dry, brush lightly with a suede brush. I have not had any problems with this method.

-- Beverly Alderson

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