When it comes to wool garments, there’s a single magic trick: airing, airing, airing. In other words, wool doesn’t require frequent washing. Exterior dirt can be removed with a clothes brush, and odors removed simply by airing the garment on a hanger outside. Because wool repels dirt and breaks down bacteria, it practically washes itself and can remain odorless for lengthy periods. Nevertheless, eventually it will still be time to wash a woolen garment.
Wool garments can be washed by hand or in a washing machine following the provisos listed below. Always follow the washing instructions for a specific garment found on its tag.
- Use a mild or wool-specific detergent; you can also use a laundry bag to protect the wool from the washing-machine agitator or other garments.
- Use the washing machine’s program for delicate- or wool-washing; the temperature for washing wool should not exceed 30°C.
- Do not tumble dry; instead, dry the garment flat on a towel or washing rack; hanging dry also works, but may cause some garments to lose their shape.