In cold weather, we all wear woollen sweaters to protect ourselves from the cold winds. Good quality woollen clothes are quite expensive and hence it is necessary to take proper care of them to keep them looking like new for a long time. It is often seen that some small mistakes are made while washing woollen clothes, due to which the softness of the woollen sweater disappears somewhere.
Since woollen sweaters are quite expensive, they cannot be thrown away after wearing them for a season. If you want to make the woollen sweater soft and new again every season, then you have to follow some steps. So, today in this article we are telling you how to make your woollen sweater soft again.
Wash in cold water
Caring for a wool sweater requires that you avoid using very hot water. Hot water can cause your sweater to lose its shape and damage the fabric. You can wash your wool sweaters in the washing machine but in the right way. For this, you first put your woollen sweater in a mesh bag. Now put it in the washing machine and run it on a gentle cycle. Also, keep in mind that you always clean the woollen sweater with the help of a light detergent.
Use vinegar
When washing a wool sweater, pour a cup of vinegar into the drum of the washing machine before starting the washing cycle. The vinegar will help maintain the shine and colour of your sweater.
Do not use a dryer
It is often seen that clothes are dried after washing. But if you are cleaning your woollen sweaters and want to keep them soft, then avoid using the dryer. Keep in mind that heat can completely ruin your sweater.
Use fabric conditioner
This is a very important step to maintain the softness of the woollen sweater, which should not be ignored at all. After washing the sweater, take it out of the washing machine and soak it in a bucket of water. Add a few drops of fabric softener to the bucket. Now drop the sweater into the bucket. It keeps the sweater soft as well as adds a mild fragrance to the fabric. Fabric conditioner will make your wool sweater feel soft again.
Dry the sweater like this
After washing the woollen sweater, it is also very important to dry it properly. Keep in mind that you should not keep the woollen sweater in direct sunlight to dry it. Always keep it flat-dry in a shaded place. This will prevent your sweater from discolouration.
So now you too follow these steps and make your woollen sweater soft again.
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