The turtleneck is an item that many people have in their closet, ready to pull out when the weather gets chilly. After wearing turtlenecks for a period of time, the clothes will have some odor, need to be cleaned, then how to wash turtlenecks? When washing turtleneck sweater, we should pay attention to the water temperature and washing method, otherwise it is easy to deformation, the following is to introduce the method of washing turtleneck sweater and matters needing attention.
First, how to clean turtleneck sweater without deformation
Turtlenecks come in many varieties, such as cotton, plush, wool, and so on. Different turtlenecks should be cleaned separately.
1. Cashmere sweaters should be dry-cleaned
Turtleneck knit sweaters made of cashmere are the best for keeping warm, but cashmere is very fragile and can be deformed in contact with water. It is only suitable to be sent to the dry cleaner, not washed by hand.
2. Wash wool sweater in cold water
Turtleneck woolen sweaters must be washed in cold water, which can shrink them, and not in fully automatic washing machines, which can also distort them. In addition, before washing, pat the dust off the knitted sweater and add wool cleanser to gently rub and clean.
3, general knit sweater soft wash
For cotton, chemical fibers and other fabrics such as turtleneck knitted sweaters, you can choose to wash by hand, if the use of automatic washing machine to wash, it is advisable to use soft or bucket washing machine, in order to prevent friction, please turn the knitted sweater before cleaning.
4, faded knit sweater with "material" wash
If you buy a turtleneck knitted sweater with bright colors and easy to fade, soak the knitted sweater in salt water for more than 30 minutes before cleaning, and then do a good job of the normal cleaning process, the fading condition of the clothes will be reduced. Or add a small amount of white rice vinegar in the cleaning process to neutralize the alkali chemical components in the cleaning agent, and the color of the clothes will be more gorgeous.
Two, turtleneck cleaning precautions
1. Turtleneck sweater is not alkali resistant. If it is washed with neutral detergent without enzyme, it is best to use special detergent for wool. If using a washing machine to wash, it is advisable to use a drum washing machine, choose the soft program. If you wash by hand, it is best to gently knead wash, do not use a washboard scrub.
2. Wool fabric will shrink and deform in an aqueous solution of more than 30 degrees, so it should be soaked in cold water for a short time, the washing temperature should not exceed 40 degrees, gently pinch washing, avoid vigorously scrubbing. Be sure to use a laundry bag for machine washing and choose a light gear. Dark colors are generally easy to fade and should be washed separately.
3, the use of extrusion washing, avoid twisting, extrusion in addition to water, flat dry or half hanging dry, wet plastic or semi-dry plastic, can remove wrinkles, do not be exposed to the sun.
4. Use softener to maintain soft feel and antistatic.