With the onset of the cold season, tops and T-shirts give way to woolen sweaters, sweaters and pullovers in the wardrobe. These things are warm, cozy and can keep you warm in any bad weather. But how to keep them soft and beautiful for a long time?
Features of washing woolen products: general rules
In order for your favorite sweater to last a long time, you need to take care of it, following the rules of washing and caring for things made of wool. Otherwise, the first wash may be the last for the product.
Requirements for the temperature conditions for washing, spinning and ironing wool products are written on the label of the item.
Do not ignore the information on the label, after all, these triangles, irons and circles are actually important information on how to properly handle this thing.
Therefore, before putting a woolen product in a washing machine, or in a basin with powder, It's worth looking at the label carefully.
In any case, wool requires careful treatment. Do not wash sweaters at high temperatures or use intensive cycles. For woolen items, a delicate wash at a temperature of 30-40 degrees, with a low spin speed or no spin at all, is better suited.
What to choose for washing - gel or powder?
Today in household chemical stores you can see a lot of both universal laundry detergents and specialized powders and gels for woolen items. What to choose?
Of course, special wool products are best suited. Besides, It is advisable to choose gels rather than powders.
Liquid laundry detergents are better rinsed out of knitted items, and the powder often settles between the knitting loops, leaving a gray residue.
How to hand wash a woolen jacket?
Particularly delicate knitted and crocheted items are best washed by hand. To do this, you will need a bowl of warm water, gel or powder for hand washing and a little care.
- First, soak the product with a small amount of detergent. If the jacket is heavily soiled or has stains that are difficult to remove, you can add a little stain remover. Unless, of course, it is prohibited on the label.
Under no circumstances should you twist the item while spinning; you just need to squeeze it a little to get rid of excess liquid.
- After soaking, the woolen jacket should be washed carefully, without exerting much effort, and then rinsed thoroughly, changing the water several times.
How to wash a wool sweater in a machine?
When machine washing woolen items, you need to choose a delicate cycle, or a special cycle for wool. If there is a “Rinse Plus” function, then it is better to use it. It's also a good idea to add conditioner to soften the coat.
Do not forget that any item washed with conditioner will becomes flammable.Therefore, try not to go close to open flames while wearing a wool sweater.
You should not wash woolen items with others, especially if it is velvet or synthetics. Wool fibers, falling into water, settle on the surface of other fabrics. This causes pellets to form.
Drying and ironing
Drying fine wool items on hangers or a rope is prohibited unless you want to get a Pierrot costume instead of your favorite sweater. Wet knitwear is greatly stretched and deformed.
It is better to use floor dryers, or carefully lay out woolen items on a horizontal surface.
After drying, if there is a need for ironing, you need to iron wool sweaters on low heat, without steam, preferably through gauze.
Careful handling of knitted items is the key to their long service life and neat appearance.
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