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1 Basics of competent machine wash: 7 general requirements
- 1.1 Features of washing acrylic products: 3 useful tips
- 1.2 Features of washing products made of wool: 3 useful tips
- 2 The rules of grooming
- 3 Summary
You can wash natural wool, but you need to do it correctlyKnitted things are comfortable and quite unpretentious in the care. But, as you know, wool does not like temperature drops and is afraid of water. I propose to understand how to wash a wool sweater in a typewriter without harm to the product itself.
Basics of competent machine wash: 7 general requirements
Most knitted products are divided into acrylic, wool and wool with the addition of synthetics. The composition is usually indicated on the label. Why did I talk about the composition? The fact is that it depends on it, whether it is possible to wash the thing in the washing machine.
Before washing knitted clothes, you need to examine the label, which contains recommendations for the care of the product.Semisynthetic or acrylic products can be sent to the drum of the machine, but be careful. Can not be said about wool - automated washing is not recommended to natural threads.
Wool is a natural, harmless, eco-friendly material that does not absorb dirt easily, but requires special care during washing.
Before you wash a cardigan, hoodie, sweater or other thing made of wool, be sure to read the recommendations:
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Rule 1 Wash woolen things as seldom as possible - the material does not like water. For the same reason, soaking is also prohibited. |
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Rule 2 If you only need to get rid of the unpleasant smell, it is better not to wash the thing, but air it. For example, it is enough to hang a fleece or an ankhorka on the balcony for several hours. |
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Rule 3 The ideal temperature for washing wool is 30 degrees. Try to avoid temperature fluctuations, otherwise your wool sweater will be a couple of smaller sizes. |
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Rule 4 Along with the powder, it is recommended to add a conditioner for woolen things, preferably for children or intended for delicate fabrics. |
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Rule 5 To prevent the sweater from stretching after washing, you should not put other things into the drum, especially from coarse dense materials, such as jeans. |
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Rule 6 If you do not have the opportunity to wash wool with your own hands, then resorting to machine wash, do not forget to choose the appropriate mode - “wool”, “gentle wash”, etc. |
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Rule 7 Remember that delicate natural fabrics can be washed for no longer than 40 minutes. |
Features of washing acrylic products: 3 useful tips
Acrylic products with decorative inserts are recommended to be washed by hand using washing powder for wool:
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Tip 1 Wool with acrylic should be washed in a special bag - so you will avoid hooks and sprawling threads. |
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Tip 2 In order not to stretch a knitted piece of clothing, spin must not exceed 400 revolutions. |
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Tip 3 Ironing and drying using an acrylic sweater is prohibited. To speed drying, lay the thing on a terry towel that will draw out excess moisture. |
Features of washing products made of wool: 3 useful tips
Be sure to pay attention not composition. Products made of natural wool can be washed exclusively by yourself. Machine washable survive only a semi-synthetic thing.
As already mentioned, wool is more whimsical during washing. One wrong action, and you can safely give the thing to the child - it will sit down. To prevent shrinking or stretching the fabric, the formation of pellets and other problems, follow the rules:
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Tip 1 Before washing a wool sweater, turn it on the wrong side. |
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Tip 2 I recommend not to use powder, but detergent for delicate fabrics or baby shampoo. These funds will soften wool. |
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Tip 3 For washing wool items turn off the spin mode. It is better to do it manually:
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The rules of grooming
I will present you useful tips for the care of products from natural wool:
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Tip 1 To remove dirt stains, dry them before washing and remove them with a dry brush. |
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Tip 2 To prevent the formation of pellets, do not rub the material too hard. | |
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Tip 3 What make a sweater stretched out? To reduce the size will help high temperatures:
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Tip 4 Handwash with lemon juice will help remove yellowed patches on light things:
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Tip 5 If you are afraid that buttonholes will be stretched during machine wash, sweep them with a pair of stitches. |
Summary
From this point on, you will learn everything not only about how to wash knitted items, but also how to dry your sweater competently and how to care for such things. All your questions and additions will be glad to see in the comments.
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