This simple home trick works quickly, is effective and saves you the expense of buying new clothes.
How many times have you opened the washing machine door and found your expensive wool sweater in a size that fits a child better than you? That moment of panic and disappointment is familiar to everyone. But the solution, very often, is already on your bathroom shelf.
Don't throw away your favorite sweater thinking it's damaged forever. A regular hair conditioner can relax shrunken fibers and restore the garment to its original shape and size with very little effort.
Why does the regenerator work "miracles" on wool?
It may sound too good to be true, but the scientific explanation is simple. Wool is a natural fiber, with a structure very similar to human hair.
When woolen clothes shrink, it means that the fibers have become tight and tangled due to high temperature and mechanical friction during washing.
The hair conditioner does exactly what it was designed to do: softens and relaxes the strandsWhen applied to clothing, it “lubricates” the fibers, helping them slide and return to their natural position.
Therefore, listen to this advice: don't throw away your favorite sweater without trying this method, reports the Telegraph.
Rescue in 4 simple steps
To restore the shape of your garment, follow these steps calmly and carefully. Gentleness is the key.
1. Preparing the bath
Fill a basin with lukewarm (never hot) water. Add a tablespoon of quality hair conditioner and mix by hand until completely dissolved.
2. Immersion
Place the shrunken sweater in the water and make sure it is completely wet. Let it sit. 15–20 minutes, so that the regenerator penetrates deep into the fiber.
3. Removing excess water
Take the sweater out of the water, but don't squeeze it by twisting it. Wrap it in a large, dry towel and press it lightly so that the towel absorbs the moisture.
4. Formation
Lay the wet sweater on another dry towel on a flat surface. Slowly and evenly stretch the sleeves and body to the desired size. Let it dry naturally.
Costly mistakes: what to avoid
Even though you now know how to repair the damage, prevention remains the best solution. The main reason why sweaters end up shrunken is the wrong washing method.
- Never wash wool at temperatures above 30°C
- Avoid high-speed spinning.
- Do not dry woolen clothes directly on the radiator.
Direct heat is the biggest "enemy" of natural fibers, because it makes them brittle and breakable.
Bringing your favorite sweater back into your closet
There's no better feeling than knowing that you've saved a garment you love with your own hands. When the sweater dries and regains its softness and shape, you'll wear it with pride every time.
This little trick with a regenerator is not only a money saver, but also a way to extend the life of the wardrobe and for him reduce waste.
So, the next time your washing machine "goes wrong," remember: the solution is very close. Try this method and see for yourself its magic! /Telegraph/
