When hand-washing hooded blankets, it is very important to prevent shrinkage. Here are some specific steps and tips to help you effectively prevent shrinkage when hand-washing hooded blankets:
1. Use cold or warm water
Use cold or warm water (no more than 30 degrees Celsius) to wash hooded blankets. Hot water can cause wool fabrics to shrink, so it should be avoided.
2. Use neutral detergent
Choose neutral detergents and avoid using detergents containing bleach or strong alkalinity. Neutral detergents are less damaging to wool fabrics and help prevent shrinkage.
3. Gentle treatment
During the washing process, gently rub the hooded blanket and avoid rubbing it hard. Excessive friction can cause damage to wool fabric fibers, causing shrinkage.
4. Avoid long soaking
Although soaking can help the detergent penetrate the fibers, soaking for a long time can cause wool fabrics to absorb too much water, increasing the risk of shrinkage. It is recommended that the soaking time should not exceed 30 minutes.
5. Rinse thoroughly
After washing, rinse the hooded blanket thoroughly with clean water to ensure that all detergent is rinsed out. Detergent residue can damage wool fibers and cause shrinkage.
6. Squeeze and dry
1. Squeeze: Gently squeeze out excess water, but do not wring it out. You can wrap the blanket in a towel or absorbent cloth and press gently to absorb more water.
2. Lay flat to dry: Lay the hooded blanket flat in a clean drying space, avoid hanging it to dry, to prevent the blanket from deforming. It is best to dry it in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
7. Use softener (optional)
During the last rinse, you can add an appropriate amount of softener. Softener can help maintain the softness of wool fabrics and reduce the risk of shrinkage.
8. Avoid high-temperature drying
Never put the hooded blanket in the dryer on high temperatures. High temperatures can cause wool fabrics to shrink rapidly, seriously damaging its material and shape.
By following the steps and precautions above, you can effectively hand wash your hooded blanket and prevent it from shrinking. I hope you find these tips helpful!