How to wash a wool hat: by hand and in a washing machine

Wool hats should be washed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations on the label. In order not to spoil knitted things, to protect them from deformation, it is important to choose the right detergent, prepare water, determine the washing mode and organize drying.

Wool is a natural material that is sensitive to external conditions (humidity, temperature, physical impact)

Features of washing wool hats

Knitted hats should be washed as they get dirty, or once or twice a year. It is important to remember that natural wool and acrylic can react differently to the detergent and the chosen washing method. Artificial yarns can withstand higher temperatures and machine treatments. For natural wool hats, hand wash is preferable, as there is a high risk of shrinkage, pilling or puffing.

Regardless of the chosen washing method, it is important to follow certain rules:

1. The water temperature should not exceed 35-40 degrees.
2. Strong friction, twisting, stretching should not be allowed.
3. When rinsing, use fabric softener or vinegar to soften the threads and restore shape.
4. For machine wash, it is worth setting an additional rinse. It is better to turn off spinning and drying.

How to wash a wool hat

Woollens are best washed with mild detergents (gels or capsules). They should not contain aggressive or bleaching components, as well as alkali.

Household chemicals should be marked "For wool and silk", "For delicate fabrics" or "For cashmere"

For the care of knitted hats, any formulations marked "For delicate things" are suitable:

• gel "Laska";
• liquid powder Perwoll;
• balm for woolen clothes Frosch;
• BioMio for delicate fabrics;
• Dreft gel;
• "Lint";
• Nordland for wool and silk.

Knitted items create a lot of foam, it is important to strictly adhere to the dosage indicated on the label in order to prevent damage to the washing machine

When buying, it is important to pay attention to the following factors:

• composition and purpose: there must be a note "For wool, silk or delicate materials";
• state of aggregation: liquid powders and gels wash away dirt better, rinse out of fabric fibers;
• expiration date: expired funds can damage delicate material;
• additional components: gels with conditioner are more convenient to use.

Will the woolen hat shrink after washing

Wash your wool or cashmere hat in warm water. Under the influence of high temperature, natural threads twist, thicken, “fall off”. As a result, the size of the cap can be significantly reduced.

To prevent this from happening, you must:

• rinse a knitted thing in warm water (you can add vinegar), avoiding temperature extremes;
• dry in a horizontal position, periodically stretching the woolen thing with your hands;
• use a conditioner or a balm for rinsing (the formulations make the fibers more elastic, return lightness, "fluff" the threads).

How to wash a wool hat

Not only the cleanliness of knitted items, but also their appearance depends on the method and mode of washing. Processing should be delicate, without temperature changes, twisting and stretching.

Recommended washing method, permissible water heating, possibility of spinning, drying, the manufacturer indicates on the label

How to hand wash a wool hat

It is better to wash knitted hats made of natural wool by hand. For this:

1. You need to draw warm (30-35 degrees) water into the basin.
2. Dilute the selected detergent thoroughly.
3. Soak the item for 10-30 minutes, depending on the degree of soiling.
4. Wash gently, paying special attention to the inner edge.
5. Rinse, changing the water several times. For the last rinse, add 3-4 tbsp. l. vinegar or fabric softener.
6. Gently blot off excess moisture. You can put the hat on a terry towel, roll it up, wring it out slightly.
7. Dry.

During washing, the knitted item should not be rubbed strongly - this will lead to the formation of pellets

How to machine wash a wool hat

The wool and acrylic hat is machine washable. For this:

1. The thing must be placed in a special mesh bag for washing.
2. Set the delicate cycle: "Wool", "Silk" or "Hand wash".
3. Pour the detergent into the special compartment of the washing machine or directly into the drum.
4. Limit water heating to 30-40 degrees.
5. Remove the mode of soaking, pre-wash.
6. Disable spin.
7. Activate extra rinse.
8. Start the cycle.
9. Wring out with a terry towel, spread out on a flat surface to dry.

If the washing machine does not have an additional rinse function, after the main cycle, it is worth starting a short mode without powder

How to dry a wool hat after washing

After washing, let the water drain freely. Automatic spinning is prohibited.

You can remove excess water with a towel:

1. The hat must be laid out on the fabric.
2. Roll into a roll.
3. Blot gently. If there is a lot of moisture, change the towel to a dry one, wring it out again.

Knitted items cannot be twisted

Dry wool on a flat surface away from the sun and heating appliances. You should not use a hairdryer or iron to speed up the process.

Knitted items must not be dried on clothesline or rungs, fastened with clothespins, or any kind of clips.

Useful Tips

When washing woolen hats, it is important to take into account some of the nuances:

• heavily soiled things need preliminary washing and soaking;
• before cleaning, the hat must be turned inside out, remove all removable decorative elements, brooches, pins, unfasten the buttons;
• a pompom made of woolen threads can be left on, but it will be difficult to dry it, it is better to rip off the "fluffy" elements, clean them separately;
• colored material before washing should be checked for color fastness - for this, a little detergent should be applied to an inconspicuous area, leave for 10-15 minutes, evaluate the result;
• woolen products with rhinestones or beads are best handcrafted.

If it is impossible to remove the fur elements, machine processing is unacceptable, the knitted item should be washed only in places of pollution, without getting the decorative finish wet

If the headpiece shrinks, you can restore it in one of the following ways:

• without waiting for drying, gently stretch the fabric with your hands;
  
• soak the product in a special elasticity agent;
• steam the thing with an iron;
• put a damp hat on a jar, balloon or ball.
  

To keep the hat clean longer, it is better to store it turned inside out in a protective case.

Putting away for summer storage, knitted things must be well dried in the fresh air and put inside a sachet with a lavender scent (to protect against moths).

Conclusion

Wool hats can be washed either by hand or in a washing machine. To prevent the thing from shrinking or stretching, you need to limit the heating of water to 40 degrees, use mild detergents and a bag for washing, dry on a horizontal surface. Do not neglect the manufacturer's recommendations on the label, as well as carefully study the composition of the fabric.