To pre-shrink handspun wool you need to ignore most of what I have already told you about how to wash wool! The wool from some fleeces will shrink more than others. If you want to prevent your finished garments from shrinking when you wash them, you can pre-shrink your wool before kn...
Wool is naturally stain resistant, odour resistant and also crease resistant, so actually requires less washing. This means that caring for wool is both easy and gentle on the planet. But when it is time to wash wool clothes, you can either wash them in a washing machine, or hand wash ...
Superwash wool is a special type of wool yarn that has been treated to maintain its shape and size even when you wash it in the washing machine. It won't shrink or felt, so it's perfect for making garments that need to be frequently laundered. However, make sure to wash it on a de...
4. Wash heavily soiled wool blankets To wash heavily soiled wool blankets, it is important to follow the care instructions of the blanket. If the label says the blanket is machine washable, the most important steps to follow are to use the gentle wool wash cycle on the washing machine,...
How to wash and dry polyester items properly Polyester is a popular fabric that can be found in almost any home. It is commonly used in everyday work attire, school or sport uniforms, or even blankets and bedding. One of the greatest benefits of polyester is that it can easily be ...
How to wash wool by hand Cleaning your wool fabrics by hand is a great way to protect the fibers of particularly fragile garments and items like vintage coats or handmade blankets from damage. When hand washing, handle the wool with care to keep the items looking and feeling clean by follo...
How To Wash Towels To Keep Them Fluffy And Soft You will want to wash your towels often. TheCleveland Health Clinicrecommends you wash your towels once a week. I wash my towels every Monday morning when I deep clean my bathroom. It's easy to remember them because of the schedule I keep...
Water by itself does not shrink wool, the culprit tends to be excessive heat and friction in the washing process. We are going to tell you how to avoid this. How often should you wash merino clothing? Thanks to wool's natural properties you will not need to wash it as often as ...
It’s a good idea to separate your white clothes and wash them together to prevent discoloration or color bleeding. However, since OxiClean™ White Revive™ is color safe, you don’t have to worry if an item is 100 percent white and you can choose to lump white and color items toget...
Handwashing is by far the safest method for cleaning cashmere, wool and most delicate fabrics. Here, I’m going to demonstrate how to do it the non-toxic way with my favourite fall coat from Feine Cashmere. 在清潔羊毛、羊絨與其它精細織品的方法中,手洗是目前為止最為安全的。以下將為您介紹...