Are your leather shoes, jackets, or furniture looking a bit dull and lifeless? Don’t worry, there’s a simple solution that involves two surprisingly common household items: eggs and toothpaste! This fascinating life hack can work wonders on rejuvenating your leather goods.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 egg white
- A small amount of toothpaste (preferably non-gel and non-whitening)
Instructions:
- Clean the Leather: Start by ensuring the leather surface is clean and dry. Use a soft cloth to remove any dirt or debris.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white. Add a pea-sized amount of toothpaste to the egg white and mix well until combined.
- Apply the Mixture: Using a soft cloth, apply the mixture to the leather in a circular motion. Work in small sections to ensure even coverage.
- Buff and Shine: Allow the mixture to sit on the leather for about 5 minutes, then buff the leather with another clean, dry cloth. You’ll be amazed at how it rejuvenates the leather, leaving it with a subtle shine.
Why It Works:
- Egg White: The egg white tightens and forms a thin film on the leather, helping to smooth out its surface and tighten the pores.
- Toothpaste: Toothpaste acts as a mild cleanser and has slight abrasive properties, which can effectively remove superficial stains and restore the leather’s natural shine.
Additional Tips:
- Test First: It’s always a good idea to test this method on a small, inconspicuous area of the leather before applying it to the entire surface to make sure there are no adverse reactions.
- Use Sparingly: Since toothpaste can be abrasive, use only a small amount and apply gentle pressure to avoid damaging the leather.
Caution:
While this egg and toothpaste hack can work wonders, it’s important to remember that using products specifically designed for leather care is always the best option for maintaining the longevity of your leather items. Consider this hack as a quick fix or last resort rather than a regular maintenance method.
So give this egg and toothpaste hack a try and bring your old leather goods back to life!
Star college gymnast, 21, shot dead in off campus home, 23-year-old boyfriend arrested
Loved ones are completely shattered by the “heartbreaking” death of Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old star gymnast, who was shot to death by a man identified by college friends as her boyfriend.
The national champion was found dead in her off-campus apartment on August 30, and a friend of the couple says he “beats” himself up for not sharing “just one more” moment that maybe “could change” what happened.
Keep reading to learn about Welsh’s tragic death.
On Saturday August 31, Sierra Brooks learned Kara Welsh, her best friend and former teammate, was shot to death the night before.
“I can’t even wrap my head around how someone could do this, let alone to such a beautiful person,” she writes in a tribute to the 21-year-old Welsh, a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (UWW) student who was majoring in business and economics.
Welsh, a gymnast, also won an individual title on the vault in 2023.
According to a statement, the student, from Plainfield, Illinois, was found dead in an off-campus apartment about 11:54 p.m. on August 30.
She was shot multiple times.
When police arrived, a 23-year-old male who was known to Welsh was also in the home and “it was determined that leading up to the shooting, an altercation had occurred between the two.”
‘Heartbreaking’
“Absolutely heartbreaking to receive a phone call like this one. Kara, you deserved the world and more,” shares Brooks, who in her earlier years trained with Welsh at the Aspire Gymnastics Academy. “Wish I could just see you one more time. Wish I could laugh with you just one more time. Wish I could hug you one more time.”
Aspire also shared several photos of the star gymnast along with a touching tribute for the young woman on their Facebook site.
“As Kara grew, so did Aspire. She was a constant in a sport that is filled with ups and downs. She was full of life and full of personality,” the training center writes. “Kara had a way of communicating through facial expressions that was second to none. Aspire lost a piece of its heart today. Kara, we love you.”
Corey King, chancellor at UWW, released a statement on August 31 and calling Welsh “a standout member of the Warhawk gymnastics team,” he shares that “news of Kara’s death is heartbreaking for our close-knit university community.”
“I hate that evil touched this sweet girl’s life,” writes a friend on Facebook, who shares the tribute posted by Aspire. Referring to Welsh’s sister Kaeli, the netizen continues, “The Welsh girls showed us how to be gym sisters but so much more. Kara was all heart. The loss is unfathomable.”
‘I beat myself up’
Police have not yet released the name of the suspect as he has not yet been officially charged.
But friends reveal the pair were dating, and the man, identified as Chad Richards, was helping Welsh move into her apartment.
“Sometimes I beat myself up, if I was able to see them that day maybe…just one more joke one more memory we could make…could change…” says Brayten Wilkerson, a friend of both Welsh and the suspect, who was a member of UWW wrestling team. Speaking with ABC affiliate WISN, Wilkerson continues, “Kara was a sweetheart. She was one of the best people you could meet. Her family did a great job raising her – a wonderful woman.”
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