The season to put up your sweaters is finally here. Since woolens are very much unlike cotton, silk or other fabrics that we use in summers, they require special care and handling. Read on to know about easy tips to ensure your woolens last for a longer time.
* Empty pockets after every wearing to keep them from bulging or sagging.
* Treat small stains by rinsing them with cold water or seltzer and then blotting them dry with a clean cloth. If the garment is labeled “hand wash,” clean it using your washer’s hand wash or wool cycle with cool water.
* When traveling, loosely roll or fold wool garments with tissue paper to keep the fabric’s shape and avoid wrinkles.
* To freshen a wrinkled garment, hang it in a steamy bathroom. A warm iron on the wool or steam setting can also be used.
* Dry cleaning once a season is usually sufficient to keep wool garments in good shape.