How to clean woolen clothes: Temperature matters

Wool is one of the most expensive and pleasant to touch materials that is widely used for warm clothing.

It's pretty widespread nowadays, so you need to know how to clean these clothes, so they won't shrink.

Here is some advice for you.

Read the care label

Always check the care label on your wool garment for specific instructions.

It may provide recommendations for cleaning, such as handwashing or dry cleaning only.

Spot clean if needed

Before cleaning the entire thing, inspect it for any localized stains or spots.

Use a soft mild detergent or a wool-specific stain remover to gently treat the dirty area.

Handwashing wool clothes

If the label advises handwashing, then do it.

Fill a convenient basin or sink with lukewarm, but not hot water.

Add a bit of mild detergent that is specifically created for wool or delicate fabrics.

Put the things in the water and gently agitate it to spread the detergent.

Allow woolen clothes to soak for a few minutes to loosen all dirt and oils.

Rinse woolen clothes with warm water until all the soap residue is gone.

Gently press the thing against the side of the basin or sink to get rid of excess water.

Reshape your clothes to their original form and lay them flat on a clean and dry surface, away from direct sunlight or heat, to let them air dry.

Getting rid of wrinkles

To remove wrinkles from wool clothes, avoid using a hot iron directly on the fabric, as it can damage your clothes.
 

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• 9 June 2023

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