Sweaters are a must-have in autumn and winter, but some people don’t pay attention when washing their sweaters or when drying them. After washing, the sweaters become very long and ugly, which makes people very sad. I have a headache. My new sweater has become longer after washing. What should I do? Is there any way to save it?

What should I do if my sweater becomes longer after washing?

The best thing is to iron the sweater at high temperature, and the sweater will stretch.

1. If the cuffs or hem of a sweater have lost their elasticity, in order to restore them to their original shape, you can scald them with hot water. The best water temperature is between 70-80 degrees. If the water is overheated, it will It will shrink too small. If the cuffs or hem of a sweater lose its elasticity, you can soak the part in hot water at 40-50 degrees, take it out and dry it for 1-2 hours, and its elasticity can be restored.

2. This method is suitable for the overall restoration of clothes. It can be done by placing the clothes in a steamer (2 minutes after the rice cooker is powered on, half a minute after the pressure cooker is powered on, without adding a valve). Note Time!

3. Put the cut cardboard into the sweater, lay it flat on the table and put it away. The sweater will stretch out a little due to its elasticity.

4. At this time, place a slightly moist towel on top of the clothes, and use a steam iron to iron about two centimeters of the sweater inside. Be careful not to iron directly, which will damage the wool fibers. .

5. If the whole sweater becomes loose and long, you can soak the sweater completely, wrap it in a bath towel, steam it in a pot for about 20 minutes, lay it flat and dry it, and the shrinkage effect will be very good. OK

How to prevent sweaters from deforming

Method 1: Pay attention to cleaning methods

1. Before washing knitted clothes, pat off the dust and soak them in cold water for 10 to 20 minutes Minutes, take it out, squeeze out the water, put it into the detergent solution or soap flake solution, rub it gently, and then rinse it with water. In order to ensure the color of the wool, 2% acetic acid (edible vinegar is also acceptable) can be dropped into the water to neutralize the remaining soap. This reduces the likelihood that the sweater will become larger after washing.

2. Wash the sweater with tea (it is best not to use this method for white clothes). It can not only wash away the dust, but also prevent the sweater from becoming larger after washing. It can also prevent the wool from fading. Extended service life. The specific washing method is: use a basin of boiling water, put an appropriate amount of tea leaves, wait for the tea leaves to soak thoroughly, and after the water cools, filter out the tea leaves, soak the sweater (thread) in the tea for 15 minutes, then rub it gently a few times, and then use it again. Rinse clean with clean water.

3. White sweaters will gradually turn black after being worn for a long time. If you put the sweater in the refrigerator for 1 hour after cleaning, you can prevent the sweater from becoming larger after washing, so you should take it out to dry again and it will be as white as new. If the dark sweater is stained with dust, you can use a sponge dipped in water, squeeze it dry, and wipe it gently.

Method 2: Pay attention to the dehydration method

Fold the washed sweater and put it in the legs of long johns, for example, and then spin it dry and it will not deform. After soaking the sleeves in hot water, it will be better to add some silk wool. After drying as before, the sleeves will be basically restored.

Method 3: Be cautious when drying

(1) Avoid exposure to the sun when drying after washing, as this will destroy its luster and elasticity, causing it to turn yellow and change color. black. Knitted sweaters should be dried in the shade after washing and placed in a ventilated and dry place. It is best to lay them flat and place them according to their original shape to avoid deformation. It prevents sweaters from becoming larger after washing and eliminates the need for ironing.

(2) If it cannot be laid flat, it is best to put it in a net bag to dry in the shade.

How to wash sweaters without deformation

1. Hand wash

Sweaters should be dry cleaned. If there is a hand wash mark, it means that you can use warm water up to 40℃ and special The specific method for cleaning sweaters with detergent is as follows:

(1) Turn the inner layer of the sweater inside out and soak it in warm water with fully dissolved detergent for 5 minutes.

(2) Squeeze the sweater slowly until it is soaked, press gently to wash away the dirt, do not rub.

(3) Wash with warm water first, then cold water until rinsed.

(4) Cover the washed sweater with a dry towel, then roll it up together, and use the towel to absorb the excess moisture from the sweater.

(5) When drying, lay the clothes flat in the sun until they are 80% dry, then wrap the sleeves in a net bag and hang them on a bamboo pole to air dry.

(6) When the sweater is 90% dry, you can use steam to iron it into shape, and then dry it until it is completely dry before you can wear it or store it.

2. Machine wash

Put the sweater into the laundry bag and put it into the washing machine for cleaning, using the sweater-specific gear or the gentle cleaning mode. Try to avoid using a dehydrator to dehydrate sweaters. If necessary, dehydrate sweaters for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If you are just using a washing machine to dehydrate, it is best to wrap the sweater in cloth before putting it in the dehydrator.

3. Dry cleaning

If your sweater is very expensive and the label indicates that it needs to be dry cleaned, then send it to a dry cleaner for cleaning, which is convenient and worry-free.

Precautions for washing woolen sweaters

?1. If the woolen sweater is washed in a washing machine, control the washing time and soak it in warm water with detergent for a period of time. Rub it properly, put it in the washing machine and run it for 4 minutes, then take it out and rinse it with clean water.

2. If washing by hand, pour warm water into the basin, add a small amount of household ammonia water, and then immerse the sweater, and the soap components left on the wool will dissolve. Gently stretch the reduced part with both hands at the same time, then rinse and dry. When it is semi-dry, first pull it apart with your hands to get the original shape; then iron it with an iron to restore it to its original size.

3. To prevent sweaters from shrinking, the principle of washing sweaters is to wash them as quickly as possible. Generally speaking, the less detergent you use, the easier it is to shrink your sweater, so it is better to add more detergent to prevent your sweater from shrinking. After the clothes are washed and dehydrated, they can be placed on a drying net or curtain to flatten them for shaping. When it is slightly dry, hang it on a hanger and find a ventilated and shaded place to dry. In addition, before drying the fine wool, you can roll a layer of towel or bath towel on the hanger to prevent deformation.

4. When sweaters are dried after washing, they usually shrink and become smaller. However, when drying sweaters with water, they will become larger and longer. The way to prevent shrinkage after washing is to put the dried sweaters on a towel and quilt. Then, flatten and stretch it, leave it there, hang it up to dry after a day or two, and the sweater will not shrink. The way to prevent it from stretching after washing is to put the dried sweater in a mesh bag. It is best to straighten it before putting it. Shape it, then fold it and put it in, let it dry naturally, and the sweater will not stretch and become thin.