How to Care for your Sweaters: and when to let the experts take over
It’s Christmas in Kansas City and that usually means we’re either in our parkas or in shorts and a t-shirt but that’s Midwest living for ya! Typically sweater weather starts about mid October here in the mid west though, which got us thinking it’s probably time for those sweaters to get a little refresh if you haven’t already!
Now there are definitely some DIY cleaning techniques out there but coming from our official Laundry know it all there are some at home solutions you can totally use and some you should never use. These rules are also good to follow for other items that have the same fabric content. If all else fails READ THE TAG! There’s a really good reason clothing manufacturers take the time to add those cleaning instructions!
Cotton:
How often: Once every 2-5 wears unless they are stained or have been exposed to smoke.
If they simply need refreshing hand or machine wash in warm or cold water. Select the permanent press cycle to help prevent wrinkles and shrinking or lay flat to dry.
If they are stained your safest best is to send them to the experts. If it’s an organic stain rub a small amount of detergent directly on the stain and let garment soak for at least 30 minutes in warm water. If the stain persist after washing what ever you do do not machine dry the garment. This will only set the stain.
Wool or Cashmere:
How often: Once every 3-5 wears unless they are stained or have been exposed to smoke.
If they simply need refreshing Dry Clean or Hand Wash & Lay Flat to Dry.
If they are stained or you are concerned about Moths, send them to the experts. Your favorite Dry Cleaners will know what to do.
Acrylic, Polyester and/or Blends
How often: Once every 2-5 wears unless they are stained or have been exposed to smoke.
If they simply need refreshing hand or machine wash in warm or cold water. Select the permanent press cycle to help prevent wrinkles that are difficult to remove.
If they are stained your safest best is to send them to the experts. If it’s an organic stain you can rub a small amount of detergent directly on the stain and let garment soak for at least 30 minutes in warm water. If the stain persist after washing what ever you do do not machine dry the garment. This will only set the stain.
Rayon
How often: Once every 2-5 wears unless they are stained or have been exposed to smoke.
If they simply need refreshing handwashing is always the best and safest method for rayon. Submerge in cool water and agitate with your hands to distribute the soap. Soak for up to 30 minutes. Lay flat to dry.
If they are stained your safest best is to send them to the experts.
No matter what ALWAYS
1. Read the label.
2. Separate by color.
3. Set to the correct wash cycle.
4. Set the temperature.
5. Adhere to drying instructions
HOW TO SEND IN YOUR SWEATERS TO WISHWASH!
Step 1. Schedule a pickup and select all washing options that apply
Step 2. Separate your sweaters according to how you’d like them cared for. Garments that are ok to Machine Wash & Dry go in the BLACK Wash & Fold Bag, Dry Clean only in the BLUE Dry Cleaning Bag and Air Dry only in the Gray Hang Dry Bag. Don’t have any of these and need a pickup ASAP? Simply place garments in separate bags labeled with the type of care needed and the account holder’s name.
Step 3. Set out your order by 8am on your pickup day.
Step 4. Enjoy your free time
Step 5. Go do life and repeat!