Brush and thoroughly ventilate wool clothing after
wearing to remove surface soil and allow the fabric to relax.
Allow breathing space between clothing when hanging.
Don't pack garments tightly together.
Hang wool garments in a steamy bathroom to relax
creasing and refresh garment.
To prolong the life of your wool garment, wait 24
hours before wearing it again.
Clean wool garments periodically but not too often
to prevent premature fiber wear. Once a season is usually
enough.
Spot clean stains with water or spot cleansing fluid.
Never dry wool with heat. It could shrink.
When spot cleaning, test on an inconspicuous area
first to avoid unsightly and costly mistakes.
Rinse stains immediately with cool water.
Never wring or vigorously rub wool garments.
Prior to long term storage, clean garments thoroughly.
Store with fresh cedar or mothballs, crystals, or flakes.
Spot Removal Guide:
Stain |
Step 1 |
Step 2 |
| Coffee, tea |
Dab with mild soapy water or glycerine |
Rinse with 5% hydrogen peroxide in water
or rinse with white vinegar. |
| Red Wine, Colored Liquids |
Apply absorbent powder or salt. Brush
off. Dab with mineral water or cool water. |
Rinse with rubbing alcohol |
| Tomato Sauce |
Rinse with cool water followed by mild
soapy water. If oil based, apply spot cleaning fluid
or spray. |
Rinse with white vinegar |
| Salad Dressing |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Rinse with mild soapy water |
| Chocolate |
Dab with mild soapy water. |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
| Blood |
Rinse with cool water. |
Dab with mild soapy water. |
| Shoe Polish |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Dab with turpentine or white spirits.
Rinse with cool water. |
| Nail Polish |
Dab with clear nail polish remover. |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
| Lipstick |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Rinse with mild soapy water |
| Ink |
Soak in rubbing alcohol, rub, rinse with
cool water. |
Apply aerosol hairspray, dry, brush away |
| Oil, Grease |
Apply spot cleaning fluid or spray. |
Rinse with warm water |
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