A wool sweater or cotton fabric is not meant to become deformed…
Before the first wash: go through the (very) salty bath stage. Soak your cotton t-shirts (respecting the colors) in a basin of cold water with 4 handfuls of coarse salt.
For wool sweaters: avoid the machine. Proceed by hand in warm water with Marseille soap flakes. Bathe them without rubbing or wringing them and rinse them well, finishing with a rinse in diluted white vinegar. Dry your wool sweaters flat, between two terry towels.
Despite these precautions, has it shrunk?
Only solution : relax the fibers. Not just pulling it, but first soaking it in a solution of cold water and glycerin (or conditioner) gently stretching the sleeves and edges until your sweater returns to the initial size. Drain it on a towel and lay it out to dry, stretching it regularly.
Despite all this, is it felt?
Soak your sweater for an hour in vinegar, cold or warm water.
fix the colors
No, the discoloration won’t go through you!
Will it be erased, will it not be erased?
To find out, proceed with the wet swab test rubbed on the garment. This had? The color of your garment can fade during washing and stain everything in its path.
To stop bleeding: wash your garment in cold water with vinegar and liquid Marseille soap.
The basics: Sort your clothes color by color to avoid them mixing. Choose the cold wash program or 30°C maximum. If you choose to hand wash, proceed piece by piece.
Rubbed? You can repair the damage with soda crystals. Soak your faded t-shirt for a day in 1 liter of hot water with a cup of crystals. If the stain is localized, rub with a paste of baking soda and water, then let it sit before rinsing.
Erase imperfections
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