Looking after the Kids' Woolies

Buying woolen clothes for your kids can be expensive. Here are some tips on how to look after them so the will be able to be passed down from child to child and even to grandkid.

Tip 1:
Hand washing
*wash in a basin of warm water mixed with a mild soap or wool detergent Gently submerge the garment and leave it to soak for about 5 minutes

*squeeze out as much water as possible, but do not wring or twist the garment.

*roll the garment in an absorbent towel and lightly wring or squeeze towel to remove more water.

* lay it flat to dry on a bed or table covered with a fresh dry towel then shape the garment to proper size and dimension.

Tip 2:
Machine washing
*where specified on the label wash wool in the washing machine on Knit' or Gentle' cycle (do not use the regular cycle, or your the garment will shrink).

*set the water temperatures to warm water wash and warm water rinse.

*add mild soap (not laundry detergent).

NB. Sweaters are better washed by hand.

*to dry, lay garment flat on bed or table covered with towel, shaping it to proper size and dimensions. Do not dry garment in dryer.

Tip 3
Soap for washing woollens

*use soap with a neutral pH. Strong alkaline solutions, such as laundry detergents, will damage wool. Never use chlorine bleach on wool.

*do not dry in direct sunlight.

These tips and hints come from Bacasa Handknits and http://www.aussieclothesforkids.com/