How to Wash Sweaters the Right Way: Tips to Keep Them Fresh and New

Winter is not just about stuffing your wardrobe with the best winter clothes. You have to take proper care of your winterwear too to keep their shine for a long time. Else you will have a bunch of dirty and smelly clothes. Without the proper care, even the lightest spots on them can become permanent. Winter sweaters are made of comfortable and washable material. With the proper care, you can wash your winter clothes at home with little to no extra material that is already available in your home.

Step-by-Step Guide to Washing Sweaters: 

1. Read The Label

This is the most important step you need to follow before taking out your winter sweater to wash. The label is like the entry gate into the washing ritual. Labels have the essential information about the fabric type and the best suitable cleaning methods for the garment. You can not wash every piece of clothing with the same method. Every fabric requires specific care. You will get to know from the label whether your sweater is suitable for machine washing, needs gentle hand washing, or should be dry-cleaned only. Additionally, you also get tips on water temperature, and drying methods on the label. 

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2. Sort Your Sweaters

Sorting the sweaters is also a very crucial step to prevent accidental damage during washing. Different types of fabrics and colors need different care. Here is how you can sort your sweaters before putting them in the washing machine.

Sort by Color:

Do not wash light and dark and light color sweaters together to maintain their quality and appearance. The dark color sweaters might bleed onto the light color sweaters and keep a stain.

Sort By Fabric:

Put similar fabrics together, such as wool with wool or synthetic fabrics with synthetics. Because the different fabrics have different durable which might damage the durability of the other fabric. For example, Synthetic fabrics are more durable than natural ones. Grouping them would always have risks of damaging the delicate fabric.

3. Choose the Right Cleaning Method

The cleaning method also plays a big role in preserving the texture, shape, and longevity of the sweater. Sweaters are made by different fabrics and styles and each of them needs unique care. So choose the washing method that is most suitable for your sweater. There are only three cleaning methods for winter sweaters: hand washing, machine washing, and dry cleaning. 

Hand Washing:

You should wash your sweaters made with delicate fabrics such as wool, cashmere, or mohair by hand. Wash them gently without scrubbing. Soak them in warm detergent water to prevent shrinking. In the end, rinse the sweater with the cold water.  

Machine Washing: 

Machine washing sounds the easiest of all the available washing methods. But do not just toss your sweater into the machine with the detergent powder. You need to keep a lot of things in mind before machine washing. Put your winter wear such as a Knitting Sweater, half-sleeve sweater, V-neck sweater, or others in the mesh bag to prevent damage by friction or other factors. Do not put your sweater with other bulky items, such as jeans or towels. Always wash them in cold water and on slower cycles. 

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Dry Cleaning: 

Sweaters with intricate designs, embellishments, and delicate fabrics such as Crochet Handmade Women Cardigan, Sleeve Less Sweater and others should be dry-cleaned only. The dry-cleaning liquid is lighter than the water and it is more gentle against the sweater and other garments. This would maintain the beauty and longevity of your winter wardrobe. 

Conclusion:

Always check the care label first before washing your winter sweater. It is very crucial to take proper care of your winter sweaters to maintain their appearance, comfort, and longevity. Always go for the best suitable washing method for your sweater. Make sure to go gentle in washing the woolen sweater because wool is made of very delicate fibers.

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