Can clothes that have shrunk in the wash been brought back?
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We've all faced the tragedy of 12 years of resizing our jeans and favorite sweaters, and at least we've got a piece that has nowhere to put in the machine. Because I made the fatal mistake of putting it in.
longtest---------- longtest--------- It has already happened to everyone. Fill the washing machine with speed, do not pay attention to slipping on it, and once the laundry has been cleaned and dried, get your new woolen sweater with a few less tricks. You have two options: reluctantly offer it to your 6 year old niece or try to make it come alive. For those who have a slight preference for the second option, follow the guide.
First tip: the softening method
You are about to throw your wool sweater , now child size, in the trash. Wait a minute ! Simply mix a bottle of softener for wool in a container, add water and then dip the famous sweater. Soak all day, rinse, then spread without wringing. He will have returned to his original form.
Second tip: the white vinegar technique
You have no softener? Do not panic, just fall back on the white vinegar. Fill a basin half with water and half with white vinegar. Soak your garment in the container while starting a Netflix marathon (or about 12 hours) then rinse with cold water. Then let it dry on a hanger, especially if the piece in question is a wool sweater. With the weight of the water, the wool will relax, to the point that it is easy to recover up to two sizes. Only negative point: the smell.
Third tip: ironing clothes
Very effective, especially with a thin blouse or light t-shirt, this method is the simplest and fastest of all. Just take out your iron or ideally his steamer and iron his favorite piece. Pass the heat in and stretch the fabric down. You will see, the heat will make it resume its original shape in two phases. Magic !
Fourth tip: wash your clothes with shampoo
Simple and effective, this method will only take you half an hour of your time. First fill a container with warm water before adding two tablespoons of conditioner or baby shampoo. Soak for thirty minutes, it will relax the fiber of the garment. Then, simply wring it out and then dry flat. That's it !
Fifth tip: mix glycerin with water
Similar to the conditioner method, simply arm yourself with a container, glycerin and lukewarm water. First step, mix the glycerine with warm water until it is viscous. Put the garment in the mixture and stir. Then let stand for about fifteen minutes. Gently stretch the garment to the desired size and rinse. Let it dry flat by stretching the fabric from time to time to prevent it from shrinking again. Effective.
