When washing a long sweater, a series of meticulous and scientific steps are required to maintain its shape and color.
Long sweaters are made of a variety of materials, including wool, cashmere, blended fabrics, etc. Different methods and detergents are required when washing sweaters of different materials. For example, wool and cashmere sweaters are more suitable for hand washing or dry cleaning to avoid shrinkage, deformation and other problems caused by machine washing. Before washing, be sure to check the washing label on the sweater to understand the material composition and washing requirements, and choose the most suitable washing method.
When washing a long sweater, you need to prepare a basin of warm water (the water temperature should be controlled at around 35 degrees to avoid shrinkage caused by overheating), neutral detergent (avoid using strong detergents to protect wool fabrics from damage), softener (helps reduce static electricity and keep the sweater soft) and a clean towel or laundry bag. For sweaters that are easy to fade, you can also prepare some color fixatives.
If you choose to wash by hand, turn the inner layer of the sweater inside out and soak it in warm water with dissolved detergent for 5-10 minutes. During the soaking process, you can gently squeeze the sweater to make it fully wet and absorb the detergent. For dirty parts, such as cuffs, collars, etc., you can add an appropriate amount of detergent and gently rub it. But remember not to pull or wring the sweater hard to avoid damaging its fiber structure and causing deformation. After washing, rinse it with clean water and gently squeeze out excess water.
If you choose to machine wash, put the sweater in a laundry bag to avoid entanglement or friction with other clothes during the washing process. At the same time, choose the wool or gentle washing program on the washing machine, and avoid using the dehydration function or long-term high-speed rotation to reduce the risk of deformation of the sweater. After washing, you also need to gently squeeze out excess water and do not wring it hard.
After washing, the long sweater should be laid flat to dry, and avoid hanging it on a hanger to avoid stretching and deformation of the sweater due to gravity. At the same time, avoid exposing the sweater to the sun to avoid high temperature damaging the fiber structure, causing fading and deformation. During the drying process, you can gently pull the sweater to restore it to its original shape.
For stubborn stains on long sweaters, such as coffee, black tea, lipstick, etc., you can use a special wool cleaner for pretreatment. Apply the detergent to the stain, let it sit for a while, then gently rub it, and then rinse it with clean water. For pilling sweaters, you can use a soft brush or an electric ball remover to gently brush off the pilling, and avoid using hard objects to scratch it to avoid damaging the sweater fibers.
After washing and drying the long sweater, it should be folded flat when stored to avoid heavy pressure and squeezing. At the same time, store the sweater in a dry and ventilated environment to avoid moisture and mildew. To prevent insects, you can put some mothballs or desiccant in the storage box. In addition, take out the sweater regularly to dry it to keep it dry and fresh.
When cleaning a long sweater, you need to understand the material of the sweater, choose the appropriate cleaning method, prepare cleaning tools and detergents, operate gently, lay it flat to dry, specially handle stains and pilling, and properly store and maintain it. These steps together constitute an effective way to maintain the shape and color of the long sweater.
