http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-64448 Ryan J Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:14:30 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-64448 I, too, washed my wool, and it kinda smells like burnt hair. Just a slight smell. As it is drying. Is this normal? When it is completely dry will the scent go away? I, too, washed my wool, and it kinda smells like burnt hair. Just a slight smell. As it is drying. Is this normal? When it is completely dry will the scent go away?

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-24781 C Reed Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:04:24 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-24781 I have an older wool tuxedo jacket that has a few bubbles in the fabric. There are in the front just below the pockets. Anybody know how to get rid of them or make them less noticeable? I have an older wool tuxedo jacket that has a few bubbles in the fabric. There are in the front just below the pockets.
Anybody know how to get rid of them or make them less noticeable?

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-23086 K. Adams Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:20:58 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-23086 I have a thin wool sweater that I hand-washed per the instructions on the label. It smells HORRIBLE. I think it smells like fish and my husband says it smells like a perm. It didn't smell bad before. Please any advice will be helpful! I have a thin wool sweater that I hand-washed per the instructions on the label. It smells HORRIBLE. I think it smells like fish and my husband says it smells like a perm. It didn’t smell bad before. Please any advice will be helpful!

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-14623 J.Brown Sat, 23 May 2009 05:04:26 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-14623 Wool isn't that hard to wash. using wool detergent and placing the washing machine on gently wash or wool wash is just fine as long as the item doesn't say dry clean only. Wash wool separate from other items. Wool isn’t that hard to wash. using wool detergent and placing the washing machine on gently wash or wool wash is just fine as long as the item doesn’t say dry clean only. Wash wool separate from other items.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-12334 Frankie M. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:47:17 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-12334 I love all kinds of wool - especially sweaters from Barbour and Johnstons of Elgin, which I avidly collect. I wash all of my knitwear by hand in my enameled sink which I scrub spotlessly before submerging the garment only using Woolite. I have never tried shampoo before (perhaps one with a conditioner such as Pert) but will give that a try and see how it goes. It only makes sense that this would be ideal since wool is hair anyway. My garments are always laid flat on a stand drying rack (which I purchased at Target for $15) next to my dehumidifier in my basement and this works excellently. The garment (depending upon its thickness) takes two - three days with me rearranging the garment periodically. I love all kinds of wool – especially sweaters from Barbour and Johnstons of Elgin, which I avidly collect. I wash all of my knitwear by hand in my enameled sink which I scrub spotlessly before submerging the garment only using Woolite. I have never tried shampoo before (perhaps one with a conditioner such as Pert) but will give that a try and see how it goes. It only makes sense that this would be ideal since wool is hair anyway. My garments are always laid flat on a stand drying rack (which I purchased at Target for $15) next to my dehumidifier in my basement and this works excellently. The garment (depending upon its thickness) takes two – three days with me rearranging the garment periodically.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-10794 Lewis Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:01:57 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-10794 You don’t have to be afraid to wash wool, you just have to be careful. Depending on the size of the item to be washed put enough hot water in a basin or sink with just a drop of dish-washing detergent. You don’t have to be afraid to wash wool, you just have to be careful. Depending on the size of the item to be washed put enough hot water in a basin or sink with just a drop of dish-washing detergent.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-1374 Ram Fri, 09 May 2008 22:46:00 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-1374 If what bothers you is just your woolen items bad smell (e.g. after having been in some place with smoke and/or food odors), you should better hang it up in a well ventilated area for some hours. You'll be amazed how efficient this is ! If what bothers you is just your woolen items bad smell (e.g. after having been in some place with smoke and/or food odors), you should better hang it up in a well ventilated area for some hours. You’ll be amazed how efficient this is !

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-1373 Ram Fri, 09 May 2008 22:38:01 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-1373 As wool is really nothing else than animal hair, I decided to wash it carefully with shampoo and then rinse it with some hair balm in order to replace the washed-away natural coating (lanolin) with similar substances. It works fine and I'm also quite happy about the resulting nice smell of my sweaters, caps and so. ;-) As wool is really nothing else than animal hair, I decided to wash it carefully with shampoo and then rinse it with some hair balm in order to replace the washed-away natural coating (lanolin) with similar substances. It works fine and I’m also quite happy about the resulting nice smell of my sweaters, caps and so.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-800 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:00:06 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-800 After my wool sweaters are completely dry, I like to air dry them in the dryer to fluff them back up. Only do this AFTER they are dry and only use the air dry selection on the dryer - No Heat! After my wool sweaters are completely dry, I like to air dry them in the dryer to fluff them back up. Only do this AFTER they are dry and only use the air dry selection on the dryer – No Heat!

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-799 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:59:35 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-799 Most wool items only need to be washed seasonally, like right before winter. The more you wash a wool item the more chances you have to ruin it so wash with care and only when the item needs it. Most wool items only need to be washed seasonally, like right before winter. The more you wash a wool item the more chances you have to ruin it so wash with care and only when the item needs it.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-798 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:59:08 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-798 When you are reshaping the wool after washing this is called blocking. You might find that an area of the item it shrinking or pulling in on itself. You can pin those areas to whatever drying frame you are using to keep them from pulling too much. When you are reshaping the wool after washing this is called blocking. You might find that an area of the item it shrinking or pulling in on itself. You can pin those areas to whatever drying frame you are using to keep them from pulling too much.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-797 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:58:29 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-797 Don't use chlorine bleach on wool at all. It will cause the wool to yellow and will break down the fibers. Don’t use chlorine bleach on wool at all. It will cause the wool to yellow and will break down the fibers.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-796 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:58:12 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-796 If you put your wool item in the wash water and it turns dirty and gross right away, dump the water out and do it again. Just like you might have to wash your hair more than once, you might have to wash the wool more than once to get it clean. If you put your wool item in the wash water and it turns dirty and gross right away, dump the water out and do it again. Just like you might have to wash your hair more than once, you might have to wash the wool more than once to get it clean.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-795 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:57:44 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-795 There are a number of products on the market that say they are good to use to wash wool - the best and cheapest is under your sink - plain old dishwashing liquid like Dawn or Ivory. Just make sure it is the gentle kind and not one with a lot of add-ons. There are a number of products on the market that say they are good to use to wash wool – the best and cheapest is under your sink – plain old dishwashing liquid like Dawn or Ivory. Just make sure it is the gentle kind and not one with a lot of add-ons.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-794 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:57:07 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-794 If your favorite wool sweater has become hard and even itchier you can add a few drops of cream hair conditioner to the wash water to soften it. If your favorite wool sweater has become hard and even itchier you can add a few drops of cream hair conditioner to the wash water to soften it.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-793 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:56:45 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-793 If you are working with a sweater, for example, trace a pattern onto a piece of paper before you wash it. Then when you are lying flat to dry, reshape it using the pattern with a plastic cover over it as your guide. If you are working with a sweater, for example, trace a pattern onto a piece of paper before you wash it. Then when you are lying flat to dry, reshape it using the pattern with a plastic cover over it as your guide.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-753 Rebecca Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:18:34 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-wash-wool/#comment-753 Do not swish, wring, pull, twist or stretch wool in any way. When it is wet, wool is going to remember what you did to it and it will be impossible to get it back to its original shape. Do not swish, wring, pull, twist or stretch wool in any way. When it is wet, wool is going to remember what you did to it and it will be impossible to get it back to its original shape.

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