By Lifetips
Have you ever encountered this embarrassing situation: you have worked hard to wash your clothes, only to take them out and see that they have become smaller! Especially those favorite sweaters, t-shirts, and jeans, all of a sudden they shrunk and can’t be worn anymore. Don’t worry, today we will teach you a few tricks, with the washing machine can also “restore” clothes! The seemingly impossible may be simpler than you think.
Step 1: Use Warm Water and Fabric Softener to Restore Flexibility to Clothes
First of all, prepare a clean washing basin or just use the washing machine. The temperature of the water is key! You can set your washing machine to “warm” mode and keep the water temperature between 30-40 degrees, too hot will damage your clothes, too cold won’t work.
Next, add the right amount of fabric softener. Fabric softener does more than just make clothes soft, it helps the fibers return to their original state. Don’t forget, you don’t need to add too much fabric softener, just follow the instructions.
Soak your clothes in a mixture of lukewarm water and fabric softener, rub gently and wait for 10-15 minutes. Remember not to scrub hard, but gently to avoid damaging the fabric.
Step 2: Hand Stretch the Clothes to restore the original shape
This step is very crucial, because although the washing machine can help, the final recovery still needs your careful operation! Remove the garment, gently wring out the water (don’t wring it out too hard), and then stretch the garment back to its original size by hand.
If it’s a sweater, stretch it at the sides and pull the edges outward to bring it back to a loose fit. For t-shirts, pull on the collar and cuffs, and for pants, pull on the legs and waist. Don’t be in a hurry, pull slowly until you feel the garment regain some of its original shape. Remember, this process requires patience.
Step 3: Use a towel to absorb water to help the garment retain its shape
After you have stretched the dress, the next step is to let it dry naturally. To prevent your clothes from getting out of shape, you can wrap the wet clothes in a clean towel and gently press it to absorb the excess water. This will not only reduce the drying time, but will also help the clothes retain their original shape.
Then, lay the clothes flat on a drying rack and avoid hanging them directly, which will prevent them from stretching out of shape. It is best to choose a ventilated place to dry naturally, do not use a dryer Oh, too high a temperature will make the clothes shrink again.
Tips:
If you don’t want to go through the nightmare of shrinkage again, you can take some preventive measures in your daily washing. For example, it’s best to hand wash your clothes separately, especially for materials like wool and cotton linen that tend to shrink. Use warm water rather than hot water for washing, and don’t put them directly into the dryer after washing. Use fabric softener regularly to maintain the softness and elasticity of your clothes.
Of course, there are usually washing recommendations on the labels of your clothes, so following them will not only prolong the life of your clothes, but also keep them in their original shape.
Random Posts
