Important rules on how to wash a sweater in a typewriter and by hand

Light openwork, soft cashmere, warm woolen sweaters are an integral part of any wardrobe for women and men.

Careful attitude and competent care will help to preserve the original appearance of your favorite thing for a long time.

How to properly wash a jacket in order to avoid unpleasant moments of loss of shape and color of the product, we will tell in the article.

Features of the process depending on the material of the product

It is possible to preserve the appearance, shape and color of the product after washing only if certain rules are observed:

1. Clothes are washed only in cool water (no more than 40 ° C). Hot water can cause deformation and shrinkage of the web.
2. Use only liquid special detergents. Conventional dry powders contain many harsh chemicals that damage fibers.
3. Products are dried only on a horizontal surface.

There are also some features of washing depending on the composition of the fabric of the jacket.

Synthetics

Acrylic and any other synthetic fiber sweatshirts can be washed in the washing machine.

Algorithm of actions:

• the thing is turned inside out, placed in a special mesh bag, loaded into the drum of the washing machine;
• set the required washing mode (synthetics, delicate fabrics), the water temperature is not higher than 30 ° C, the double rinse mode;
• the spin is set at 400 revolutions or turned off altogether;
• start the washing process, at the end of which the item is immediately taken out, allowed to drain and laid out on a horizontal surface for drying.

Woolen

You can wash a woolen item in a washing machine only if such actions are not prohibited by the manufacturer (see the information on the tag).

Algorithm of actions:

1. In the washing machine, select the "wool" washing mode, the water temperature is not higher than 30 ° C, the minimum spin (not more than 400 revolutions).
2. Pour liquid detergent for washing woolen products into a special compartment. It is better to refuse dry powders, as they are very poorly rinsed out of the woolen cloth. If desired, you can use a conditioner (it makes the wool soft and fluffy).
3. We load the item into the drum of the washing machine, and start the set washing program.
4. After that, the woolen jacket is taken out of the drum and laid out on the table, covered with a terry towel (it absorbs moisture well). During the drying process, the product must be turned over periodically. Such actions will help to avoid the appearance of an unpleasant musty odor, speed up the drying process.

Thin woolen sweatshirts are best hand washed. Algorithm of actions:

1. A liquid detergent for washing woolen items is poured into a basin with warm water (temperature not exceeding 30 ° C) (the dosage is indicated by the manufacturer on the package).
2. The jacket is dipped in a soapy solution and left for twenty minutes. The thing is carefully crumpled, squeezed.

Cashmere

A soft, delicate cashmere sweater can only be washed by hand.

Algorithm of actions:

• water is collected in the basin, the temperature of which does not exceed 20-25 ° C;
• a liquid detergent for washing woolen products is added to the water (as an option, you can use hair shampoo);
• having immersed the thing in water, leave it for fifteen minutes;
• in the process of washing, the thing is gently squeezed; in no case should cashmere be rubbed, actively wrinkled or twisted;
• after washing, the jacket is thoroughly rinsed in cool water;
• dry the cashmere product only on a horizontal surface, in a well-ventilated place, away from heating appliances.

How to wash cashmere, the video will tell:

Knitted

Feature washing knitted products - the minimum time of contact with water. The entire wash takes no more than ten to fifteen minutes. This is because with prolonged wetting, the knitted fabric stretches, deforms (not always evenly).

If the manufacturer is allowed to machine wash, the process takes place in the following sequence:

1. The knitted product is placed in a special stack bag (you can use a white cotton pillowcase).
2. The washing machine is set to the minimum temperature (20-30 ° C), fast washing mode without spinning and drying.
3. Liquid detergent is poured into a special compartment. Conditioner can be used if desired.
4. After washing, the product is laid out on a horizontal surface, allowed to drain off the water, and then laid out on a terry towel for further drying.

Algorithm of actions:

• cool water is poured into the basin, gel for washing wool or hair shampoo is added;
• lower the knitted product, slightly squeeze it with your hands;
• especially dirty places can be gently rubbed against each other;
• after washing, the thing is thoroughly rinsed in cool running water until the soap solution is completely removed;
• the knitted product is dried on the table by spreading a terry towel.

Angorka

A light, fluffy angora sweater can only be washed by hand.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Cool water is collected in the basin (temperature not higher than 30 ° C) and a liquid detergent for delicate woolen fabrics is added.
2. The jacket is immersed in a soapy solution and left to soak for twenty minutes.
3. After the knitted angora product is squeezed very carefully and gently several times and taken out of soapy water.
4. Rinse the jacket in clean running water until the foam completely disappears.

It is strictly forbidden to twist, rub or squeeze things from angora. Products are dried only in a horizontal position, wrapped in a terry towel (change as it gets wet).

Nuances depending on the color of the product

White sweatshirts can only be washed by hand using a special bleaching shampoo.

Algorithm of actions:

1. Warm water (no more than 30 ° C) is collected in the basin, a liquid detergent with a bleaching effect is added (the dosage is indicated by the manufacturer on the package).
2. The thing is immersed in water, gently squeezed and crumpled.
3. After washing, the product is thoroughly rinsed in cold water.

Colored and black sweaters are washed separately (including from white clothes). The first wash of a new colored or black item must be done by hand.

This will help to ascertain if the product is shedding or not. The jacket can be washed again both in the washing machine and by hand (manufacturer's recommendations are indicated on the tag).

Basic rules for washing black and colored products:

• water temperature is not higher than 30 ° С;
• the choice of detergents only in favor of liquid formulations for colored and black clothes (they do not wash out the colored pigment from the fabric);
• minimum spin speed;
• wash on the "delicate" or "wool" mode;
• drying only in a dark, well-ventilated place.

What to do if the item is colored after washing?

There are several ways to fix the problem of things that have faded after washing.

Synthetic sweaters will be put in order by laundry soap. The soiled thing is dipped into a soapy solution (three to four tablespoons of grated laundry soap are dissolved in water), wait thirty minutes, after which the thing is washed as usual.

What to do if stretched out?

Mistakes made when washing the sweater can cause deformation of the product. There are several ways to restore the previous appearance and shape of a stretched item.

Reducing the machine knitted blouse

This method involves using a washing machine:

1. The stretched jacket is placed in a special bag for washing, loaded into the drum.
2. Liquid detergent for wool is poured into a special compartment of the washing machine, the water temperature is set to 30 ° C, the washing mode is "wool". The drying and spinning option is disabled.
3. The wash starts, at the end of which the product is carefully laid out on a horizontal surface for drying. The required shape is given to the knitted product by hand.

Hand tied

In this case, the knitted product can only be reduced manually.

Algorithm of actions:

• the bath is taken with warm water, into which the jacket is immersed;
• after the knitted product is completely saturated with moisture, they take it out and without wringing it out, carefully wrap it in a towel;
• the final stage - while still wet, the item is laid out on a dry terry towel, give the product the desired shape and leave it to dry completely.

Locally stretched locations

In this case, the product is not completely moistened, but only those places that are stretched.

How to stretch, if the village?

There are several ways to stretch a jacket that has shrunk after washing:

1. Repeated wash... The reduced size item is washed again, without the use of detergents. After washing, the knitted item is hung on a hanger to dry. The jacket increases in size under its own weight.
2. Steaming. A damp jacket is laid out on an ironing board, and gently stretching the item in the right direction, smoothed with an iron with a steaming function connected. The steaming method is good for products of mixed composition. This method is not suitable for woolen sweaters (the product may shrink under the influence of steam).
3. Rinse in vinegar water... The knitted product is immersed in a vinegar solution for thirty minutes (one part vinegar must be taken for two parts of water). After that, the thing is laid out on a table covered with a terry towel, and the desired shape of the knitted product is fixed with pins.

For more information about returning the previous size of a shrunken jacket, read here.

Drying

The main rule of drying is that the jacket is never hung on a rope or hanger, but laid out for drying on a horizontal surface.

There are several ways to dry a washed blouse:

1. Terry towel... It's simple: the jacket is laid out on a towel, after which everything is rolled up with a tourniquet. During the drying process, the towel soaked in moisture is changed to dry.
2. Hair dryer. By directing a stream of cold air to the unfolded damp jacket, you can speed up the drying process several times.
3. Microwave. This non-standard method is suitable for drying sweaters without metal fittings. It is enough to place the product in the microwave and start the process for two to three minutes.

Advice

When washing sweaters it is important to follow a few tips:

1. Rinsing in cool water with the addition of fabric softener will help to reduce the property of synthetic sweaters to accumulate static electricity.
2. Rinsing in water with added glycerin will help restore softness and fluffiness to the angora product.
3. It is forbidden to use dry abrasive powders for washing sweaters. Ignoring this recommendation can lead to very small tears in the knitted fabric.
4. It is strictly forbidden to dry the jacket on a radiator, near an open fire.

If you are interested in how to wash and clean your outerwear, take a look here.

Conclusion

Careful attitude and proper washing of the sweater is a guarantee that your favorite thing will retain its original appearance for a long time.