You don’t understand why your woolens always shrink in the washer no matter what. No matter how well you follow the care instructions, your wool always comes out damaged, fluffy, shrunken ? Wool is a noble and delicate fabric, its cleaning must be done carefully. In this article we explain everything about wool and its care requirements.
DON’T !
Limescale & hot water
Wool is a water-loving fabric. The more you wash your cashmere, merino, and other types, the softer and longer they will last. Wool likes water but not just any water. The water we have at home at our taps is too calcareous. This is also one of the reasons why, when you wash them by hand, they come out rough after drying in the open air. In addition, hot water will burn the fibre of the wool which will cause your woolens to shrink.
In the washing machine
Residential washing machine cleaning cycles are too powerful. The drums are too fast, and the water is too hot. This combination of fast motion and hot water is the main reason why your woolens shrink.
In the dryer
Residential dryers are not ideal for your woolens. The temperature gets too high, which hardens and shrinks the wool.
DO !
Daoust Ecoefficient Cleaners
The Daoust Ecoefficient Cleaners use water-based technology and fiber-friendly cleaning products. With over a hundred programs our machines are high performance and provide the best quality. We have all the expertise and know-how to restore your wool to its original softness and quality. Your woolens will last longer and will not be damaged. Wool loves water, remember? And so do we!
Our technology, unique in North America, ensures that your laundry is well cared for. The network of Daoust Ecoperformant Cleaners is large, you will always find a Daoust cleaner near you.
Hand washing
However, if you have no dry cleaners or eco cleaners around, we recommend you to follow the following tips :
- Cold Water: Fil a basin with cold water and add your woolens. Remember that wool fabric loves water. The water will allow to disperse the cleaning product in the fibres and will relax and soften them.
- Hand washing: Your hands will replace the drum-action which will activate the power of cleaning product with water.
- Cleansing product: It’s very important to use the correct cleaning products to keep the softness of your wools. We prefer a cleaning product made especially for wool. Our secret tip: Add a little bit of white vinegar in the basin. The white vinegar will protect wool from limescale. Your wool will be softer.
- Drying: Drying is often a very delicate step because once washed by hand, the wools are often full of water and drying on a hanger deforms and relaxes the clothes. We advise you to wring your woolens well, wrap them in a very dry towel, wring them again and finally position them on a flat drying rack.
By following these tips, your woolen garments will keep their original shape, softness, and flexibility.