Probably, each of us has encountered a situation when, after washing in a washing machine, a sweater that was taken off just a few minutes ago turns out to be two or three sizes smaller.
Indeed, many materials are prone to shrinkage if not cared for properly.
What to do if clothes have shrunk after washing? We will share with you a proven method that has repeatedly helped housewives who have found themselves in a similar situation.
To stretch an item, lightly wet it or spray it with water from a spray bottle, put it on and wear it at home - after some time the clothes will stretch to their previous size.
If the situation is critical, when an item from your wardrobe has shrunk by several sizes at once, and is also already dry, you should act differently.
In this case, hair conditioner will come to your aid (a conditioner will also work).
Mix a teaspoon of conditioner in a glass of water. Fill a basin with cold water, add the conditioner mixture and stir.
Soak the clothes in the resulting solution for 15-20 minutes. After the specified time, drain the water and gently squeeze the item without twisting.
Place the garment on a large towel, roll it up and remove excess moisture.
Repeat the process several times, then lay the item out on a dry towel.
Carefully shape the item by stretching it with your hands and leave it to dry in this position.
After these steps, the fabric will become soft, pleasant to the body and will acquire a delicate aroma of hair conditioner. This method is especially effective for cotton and wool clothing.
Previously, we talked about whether you should leave the washing machine door open between washes.
