There are stories that go badly, but have a happy ending. This could be the case of a person who found the item of clothing of their dreams in a store and made a bad choice by putting it in the dryer. Patatras, you fell back when you saw the said item of clothing shrunk a few sizes and apparently irrecoverable! Of course, it’s not just washing accidents. Usually this type of thing happens more often after many washes. Over time, a garment can become smaller over time in the washing machine. In any case, it is possible to try a few tips before giving your item of clothing to someone in need or offering it to a smaller person.
The washing accident happened to blogger Jill Nystul who then began looking for a solution to save her clothes. And then she found a tip that she tested and approved. Here is his easy and proven solution! His technique was so widely adopted that it was covered by many major media outlets. To be tested urgently!
What you need:
- Lukewarm water
- Baby shampoo
- Two large towels
Steps to Saving a Shrunken Garment
1) Fill your sink with warm water and add about a capful of baby shampoo.
2) Soak your garment in it for a few moments, stirring to relax the fabric. This step allows the fibers of the shrunken textile to be relaxed. After letting the fabric soak a little, take it out of the water and remove some of it.
Be careful, you must not rinse the garment.
3) Lay the garment flat on a towel.
4) Wrap the garment in the towel to absorb some of the water but leave the garment damp.
5) Then lay the garment flat on a dry towel and pull it regularly during this drying period until it returns to its original size. You don’t need to rinse!
The result:
For other tips on shrunken clothes, see this article on sweaters shrunk in the wash with 3 other techniques that might work for you.