How to Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater

Ever wondered why wool sweaters shrink? It’s because wool fiber is delicate. You’ve probably had experience tossing wool clothing into the washer without reading the washing instructions, only to pull out a tiny piece of clothing that could only fit a kid. If you want to keep your wool clothes from shrinking, avoid using hot water. You can use your washing machine, but make sure you are using the right cycle, temperature, and detergent. Do not ever put them in the dryer.

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If you have shrunk your woolen clothes, do not worry, as there is a simple washing technique that you can try at home to bring it back to its original shape. This tutorial by HGTV will teach you step-by-step instructions on how to do it using a hair conditioner. It’s very simple and not as complicated as you might think.

Next time you wash your woolen clothes, be sure to read the washing instructions first and find the right soap to keep them from shrinking again. Here’s another tip you might want to try: How to Wash a Pillow in a Washing Machine

What You Need to Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater

• lukewarm water
• 1/3 cup of hair conditioner
• towel

Simple Hack to Unshrinking a Wool Sweater

Step 1:

Fill a sink with lukewarm water.

Step 2:

Add 1/3 cup of hair conditioner to the water and mix it a little bit.

Step 3:

Place your wool sweater and submerge it. Let it soak for 10 minutes.

Step 4:

After 10 minutes, press out the water. Do not wring out.

Step 5:

Place the wool sweater on top of a towel. Stretch it out and roll up the sweater with the towel to squeeze out the water.

Step 6:

Lay it out on a flat surface, then gently stretch it to its original shape.

Step 7:

Place it in a well-ventilated space and let it air dry.

How to Un-Shrink a Wool Sweater