Is there anything as yummy as a warm cashmere sweater or hat or scarf or blanket? I think not! But how does one care for the delightful fabric? Here’s how to wash cashmere in a few easy steps:
Instructions:
1. Fill sink with medium warm water and add delicate wool or cashmere soap, according to bottle (you can even use baby shampoo!). My personal favorite is The Laundress.
2. On a clean, white washcloth, test fabric to see if the color bleed.s. If it doesn’t, add a little more hot water. If it does, add a little more cold water
TIP: If you’re washing multiple articles, begin with lightest pieces first
3. Submerge your articles in water until totally wet – gently swirl for 2-5 minutes (the longer you wash, the more the color will fade, so keep track of time!)
4. Drain water & refill sink with cold water.
5. Swirl until soap is gone (you might need to repeat this a couple of times).
6. Drain sink then gently roll into a loose ball and press down to drain water, re-roll & repeat several times.
7. On a hard surface, lay out a fluffy towel then place wet sweater flat on the towel. Roll towel gently & squeeze – repeat as needed.
8. Let sweater dry, flat out, on a mesh surface or rack.
SO FRESH & SO CLEAN!
12 comments
Gotta try The Laundress!
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That’s also how you unshrink clothes 🙂
xoxo Aimee
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This is such a useful post, thank you!!!
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Great tips! This is super helpful.
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Great washing tips for cashmere, thanks for sharing!
Prudence
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Thanks for these tips 🙂
Great tips and very interesting post! xx
Lara from http://www.lara-loves.com
The entire post is just so inspirational!
Bisous,
Mia ♡
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I’m so glad you posted this. This is really helpful. This post caught my eye because I just wore a cashmere sweater that is the same color as the one in your picture. I will definitely try this. Thanks!
Great tips! This is super helpful.
Such a cool post! Love this post!
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very usefull! it´s just what I needed to know because I love this kind of fabric but they always end up with ball of fuzz 🙁 Maybe if I use your tips this won´t happen to me again!
I like to know if I want write care label for cashmere products how can I write on hsbd wash only thx