How to wash knitted things?

Knitwear made of cotton and other materials is always in fashion, they are worn not only in winter, but also at other times of the year. Clothing with fur is especially beautiful. However, not everyone knows how to properly wash such products so that they always look beautiful and neat.

If it is incorrect to look after knitted clothes, they will lose their shape and cease to be beautiful. When washing, you need to consider certain recommendations, otherwise you can spoil the thing very much. Some people prefer to seek help from specialists and carry dry cleaning clothes.

Delicate products (especially handmade) are recommended to be washed manually. So you can permanently preserve the look of sweaters, sweaters, hats or other knitted things. Remember the following guidelines:

• For washing, it is better to use cold or warm water. If washed in hot water, the product will look worse and wear out faster. The best option - wash at 40 degrees.
• These things also need to be rinsed in a special way. Rinse the products several times, and at the end add vinegar (one tablespoon) to the water. So you can restore the threads that were used for knitting, in addition, restore the color of the clothes.
• Knitted clothes are not resistant to mechanical stress. If you decide to clean the product by hand, do it very carefully, do not rub the item too hard. Soak it, wait and squeeze it carefully, you can’t twist such clothes.
• It is recommended to opt for special soft products. Today, stores offer a wide range of similar products.For washing delicate items, it is worth buying mild detergents - they are enough for a long time, they allow you to achieve remarkable results with enough cold water.
• Many add baby soap to the water, or rather, its shavings. Some use regular liquid hair shampoo. Remember that the liquid product must completely dissolve in water.

Do not wash knitted clothes too often, it is recommended to do this no more than once every few months. The procedure should be as follows:

• Dissolve a suitable product in warm water and shake it to make a foam.
• Put the product in a basin (it should hide under water), wait a while, just fifteen minutes.
• Remember the product carefully. Remember that this does not need to be done too much, clothing may become deformed.
• If the water gets dark, pour a new one (do not forget to dissolve the detergent in it).

Detergent needed rinse thoroughly with a knitted product. If it remains, the structure of the material may be disturbed. You can use air conditioning - this tool will make the thing very pleasant to the touch, soft.

To allow water to drain, place the item in the sink after washing. Then put the clothes on a terry towel (it should be large enough), create a roll out of it. Then you will need to gently squeeze it. After that, take out the item and put it on a dry towel.

Things that are made from fluff, mohair or Angora are especially delicate. They need to be handled as neatly as possible.

About what are home remedies for washing warm clothes, see the next video.

If you need to remove a stain in a certain area of ​​the product, focus on following rules:

• It is better to clean the material from the inside. To make it as comfortable as possible, lay the product on a flat surface.
• Do not rub the stain, just gently press on it.
• It is much easier to get rid of recent pollution. Try to remove stains while they are still fresh - so everything will turn out to be done much faster. Glycerin can slightly alleviate old pollution.

You can purchase a stain remover in the store, but some prefer DIY tools. Coffee Tea removed using water and ammonia. The same tool helps to cope with ink and dirt from grass. Cleansing fat helps talc.

If you need to get rid of traces of blood, rinse the product in cold water. Table vinegar is well suited if you need to remove fruit juice from the material. If the pollution does not disappear, create a stronger product: mix salt, ammonia and vinegar.

Before washing a product with a high collar, you will need to prepare a little. Overcast the gate using a sufficiently strong thread. After washing it will need to be removed. With this thread you will avoid deformation, stretching the neck.

To wash lipstick from a knitted product, use ordinary alcohol. Dip a cotton swab into it and soak the material several times. When it is possible to completely get rid of the stain, place the product in fresh air so that it is ventilated.

Before washing, try to figure out whether the material is properly painted. To do this, take one thread and place it in a soapy liquid. Then it will need to be rinsed and wrapped in a white napkin.

It’s better to do the knitting yourself, but if you decide to use a washing machine, follow certain recommendations:

• Washing in the machine should be carried out in a special mode (for delicate and knitted products).
• For washing you need to use a bag. It will protect clothes from damage.
• Use special products - they are sold in many stores. To understand the assortment, you can consult with sellers, read customer reviews.