Wool products are not only warm and practical, but also very beautiful. Almost everyone has wool trousers in their wardrobe. However, such clothes become dirty over time and lose their attractive appearance. The question arises, how to clean a woolen item at home? After all, not everyone has the opportunity and time to constantly take their clothes to the dry cleaner.
How to wash wool trousers
Information on how to wash the item can be found on the tag that is sewn on the inside. If it is not available, such information should be clarified with the seller. Some items can be machine washed, while others can only be washed by hand.
Preparation
Delicate wool items require careful washing. Otherwise, there is a risk of ruining your trousers. Before starting the main process, check all the pockets. Take out unnecessary items, belt. The fasteners should be fastened and secured well.
Carefully inspect the entire product before cleaning. You should find out if there are any greasy, dirty spots.If there is, then apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide or 9% vinegar to them using a sponge. This will help remove contaminants. After which you can begin wet cleaning.
Handwash
Before you start hand washing, look at the length of the pile. If it is more than 3 cm, then machine cleaning is not suitable, only manual cleaning is necessary. It is done as follows:
- Fill a basin with warm water (no more than 40 degrees).
- Dissolve the cleaning solution in water.
- Immerse your pants in the soapy solution.
- Leave to soak for 25-30 minutes.
- Use a soft brush to remove all dirt from the item, paying particular attention to the pockets and bottom.
- Rinse the item in clean, warm water several times to remove all the soapy water from your pants.
Do not rub the material with your hands under any circumstances, do not use even slightly abrasive objects, only a soft sponge or brush. You can’t wring out woolen items either; they should be left to drain on their own.
After cleaning, you need to hang the item so that excess water drains away. Then you can put it on a clothes dryer or hang it on a trempel so that there are no stripes from the rope.
Machine washable
If a wool item can be washed in a machine (this can be understood based on the data on the tag). Then the algorithm of actions is as follows:
- Before cleaning, soak the product for 10 minutes in soapy water.
- Load only wool items into the drum.
- Add liquid laundry detergent to the machine.
- Select one of the available modes: Wool, hand wash, silk, delicate mode.
- If the machine is semi-automatic, then select a temperature of 30-35 degrees and a spin no higher than 300 rpm.
- Start the wash.
After machine washing, you should remove the pants and let them drain. When most of the liquid has drained.The item is hung on the dryer and dried in a well-ventilated room. After drying, the trousers will need to be ironed well through gauze.
Remember! It is not recommended to dry wool pants outdoors. A wet woolen item will perfectly absorb dust and dirt.
Facilities
To hand wash items made from delicate materials, you can choose natural laundry or baby soap. But you cannot lather the item itself with soap; grate a small piece and dissolve it in water.
For automatic mode, it is better to take liquid powder or gel specifically for washing woolen items.
After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse the item in a rinse aid so that it does not become electrified.
If you are not sure of your actions and are afraid of ruining a high-quality, expensive item, then it is better to resort to dry cleaning services.
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