After a cotton blanket has shrunk, there are several ways to try to restore it to its original state:
1. Warm water soaking method
- Steps:
1. Prepare a container large enough and fill it with warm water (about 30℃ to 40℃), the amount of water should be enough to completely immerse the blanket.
2. Add a small amount of baby shampoo or conditioner and stir well.
3. Immerse the shrunken blanket completely in the water for about 20 minutes to allow the fibers to relax fully.
4. Take out the blanket and gently squeeze out the water without wringing it out.
5. Lay the blanket flat on a dry towel and roll up the towel and blanket together to further absorb excess water.
6. Unfold the towel, stretch the blanket to the appropriate size, and then dry it naturally.
2. Steam ironing method
- Steps:
1. Using a steam iron, lay the blanket flat on the ironing board.
2. Turn on the steam function, heat the iron and place it on the blanket, and use the steam to heat the blanket.
3. While the blanket is still hot, gently stretch it with both hands to restore it to its original size.
4. Repeat the heating and stretching process until the blanket returns to the desired size.
5. After the blanket cools down naturally, check again whether the size is appropriate.
3. Cardboard method
- Steps:
1. Prepare a piece of cardboard and cut it into the original size and shape of the blanket. The edges can be smoothed with sandpaper to prevent the blanket from being snagged.
2. Put the shrunken blanket on the cardboard and fix it with clips at the edges.
3. Use an electric iron to repeatedly steam iron various parts of the blanket to ensure that the fibers are fully relaxed.
4. After the blanket has completely cooled down, remove the cardboard and check whether the size has been restored.
4. Professional dry cleaning
- Steps:
1. If the above methods do not achieve satisfactory results, you can send the shrunken blanket to a professional dry cleaner.
2. Inform the dry cleaner of the shrinkage problem. They will use professional equipment and technology to help restore the size of the blanket.
Notes
- Temperature control: During the restoration process, avoid using too high a temperature to avoid further damage to the blanket fibers.
- Moderate force: When stretching the blanket, use moderate force to avoid excessive stretching that causes the blanket to deform.
- Natural drying: After restoring the size, it is recommended to dry it naturally and avoid using a high-temperature dryer.
With these methods, you can effectively restore the size of the cotton blanket and restore it to its original state.