How to wash clothes without shrinking Tips to prevent clothes from shrinking

Clothes retain moisture, which is a problem that many people have encountered. Clothes shrinkage is related to the material of the clothes and the washing method. For example, if pure cotton clothes are washed with hot water and then put in the washing machine to spin dry, they will shrink.

Pay attention to some small details when washing clothes. Before washing, find out what the clothes are made of. If they are pure cotton, do not wash them in hot water or soak them. Do not rub them hard during washing, and do not wring them hard after washing. Pure cotton clothes cannot be washed in a washing machine, as they are easily deformed and cannot be dried. Before washing clothes, carefully read the washing steps and precautions on the clothing label.

Use baby shampoo bubbles

Baby shampoo can relax the fibers in shrunken clothes, making them easier to stretch, and thus restore the shrunken clothes to their original shape. Generally speaking, except for satin fabrics, other materials can be used. Fill a basin with warm water, put some baby shampoo, stir well, soak the shrunken clothes in the water, soak for about 5 minutes, take out the clothes, squeeze out the water, and then lay them flat on a dry towel; then take a towel that is long enough, wrap the clothes with the towel and roll them up, open the towel after a few minutes, take out the clothes, stretch them to the appropriate size, and then dry them normally. Be careful to measure accurately when stretching the clothes, and do not stretch them too much to cause deformation.

Use vinegar or borax

This method can be used for wool and cashmere clothing. Add 500 ml of white vinegar per liter of water, mix well, and soak the wool clothing in water for at least 25 minutes. If the clothing shrinks severely, you can stretch it a few times while soaking; then take out the soaked clothing and wring out the water, and also lay the clothing flat on a towel, roll it into a ball, and wring it out. Let the towel roll the clothing for about 10 minutes, take out the clothing, lay it flat and dry it. If it is borax, the ratio of water to borax is 2:1.

Iron with steam

Heat the shrunken clothes with a steam iron, and then use your hands to stretch the fibers while they are hot. Generally speaking, the heating area of ​​a steam iron is limited, and the fibers cannot be stretched a lot at one time. They need to be heated and stretched repeatedly. After pulling them all out, use a ruler to measure the total length. If the length is not enough, you can repeat the stretching several times. Be careful not to overstretch the size, and make appropriate adjustments at the end. Alternatively, put the clothes on a large cardboard to stretch them out, and then iron them with an iron, and the clothes can return to their original shape.

Send directly to the dry cleaner

If the clothes have shrunk severely, you can send them directly to the dry cleaner. After dry cleaning, find a special rack of the same model as the clothes, hang the sweater on it, and after high-temperature steam treatment, the clothes will be restored to their original shape.

First, fill a basin with warm water, then add some baby shampoo or conditioner, and stir thoroughly to mix. Soak the shrunken clothes in water for about 5 minutes, take out the clothes, and squeeze out the water. Then lay them flat on a dry towel, roll up the towel and clothes together for a few minutes, then unfold the towel to take out the clothes, stretch them to the appropriate size, and then dry them normally. To test whether linen clothes have shrunk, you can take a small corner of the clothes and soak it in water. If the shrinkage is not large, you can wash it with water, otherwise you should dry clean it. When washing, you should first dissolve the neutral detergent in warm water, and then put the soaked clothes in to avoid direct contact between dry clothes and detergent. Wash and dry them in reverse, avoid direct exposure to the sun, and do not wring them out vigorously.

How it works: Baby shampoo and conditioner can relax the fibers in shrunken clothing, making them easier to stretch so they can return to their original shape. However, be sure to measure accurately when stretching clothing, and don't stretch too much to cause the clothing to deform.

Soak linen clothes in cold water for 15 minutes, wash with detergent, wring gently after washing, and place in a cool and ventilated place to dry. It is best not to use hot water to wash clothes, as the clothes will easily deform. Do not use excessive detergent. Generally, clothes that have been dry-cleaned should be aired for a period of time to evaporate the chemical detergent before they can be worn.