How to wash a sweater to extend its life: it will look like new for years
Autumn is the time when we all take out our warm and cozy sweaters from the storerooms.
If you want your favorite wardrobe item to stay in perfect condition until the end of the season, you will need to learn how to properly care for it.
First of all, we are talking about washing appropriate for such products.
How to Wash Sweaters
If you use a washing machine, you should select the hand or delicate wash mode. Make sure that the temperature does not exceed 40 degrees and the number of revolutions does not exceed 400. It is recommended to use an additional rinse.
But the best option for cleaning such items is still hand washing.
In this case, you can be absolutely sure that the wool item will not stretch or fade.
To do this, you need to fill a basin with cold water, add the required amount of detergent and foam the water. By the way, instead of powder or gel for washing, you can use baby or adult shampoo.
After this, you can place the sweater in a basin and leave it there for 30-40 minutes.
When the time is up, remove the garment from the water and rinse it in cold water. It is worth adding fabric softener to the rinse water – just a little bit, so that the sweater remains soft.
Helpful life hack: To eliminate sweat odor and restore elasticity to the fibers, hang the sweater in a steamy bathroom for a few hours, then air dry it.
