The clothing fibers carry fragrance, perspiration, hair, invisible food stains, all of which over time can turn into protein that attracts insects that lay eggs and will chew up your clothes.

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The all-pervasive sea water still left its mark, seeping into the frames and discoloring them with salt stains and algae.

CNN: March 11, 2013 -- Updated 1910 GMT (0310 HKT)