Take care of your woollen clothes with these simple tips

Care and maintenance of woollens clothes

Here are some tips and tricks to keep your woollens looking new for a long time, as shared by Dr Singhal.

1. Hand wash your woollens in a non-ionic detergent or use the mild setting of the washing machine with the minimum spin cycle.

2. Use cold water for washing.

3. Reshape and stretch your woollens while they are still wet.

4. Do not line-dry them. Use padded hangers to hang them or lay them flat if possible, away from direct sunlight.

5. If a stain is present, it should be treated before washing.

6. Ironing should be done using a steam press or when the garments are damp. This facilitates the removal of creases and wrinkles more effectively.

While storing your woollen make sure that your garment is completely dry (Pic source: Freepik)

7. Wool is prone to moth attacks, thus, it is imperative to take care of them. While storing your woolen make sure that your garment is completely dry. It is a good practice to air them in bright sunlight before packing.

8. Pack them in cotton bags or plastic bags with moth-repellent balls or dried neem leaves. These items should be wrapped in a small cotton pouch to avoid direct contact with your garments.

9. The storage space should be dry and should not have sharp edges to prevent damage to your garments.

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