Don't let the dry cleaners ruin your fine cashmere!
PRE-TREAT:
• De-pill first if the item has heaving pilling. Brush the pilled areas with The Laundress Sweater Stone and shake out.
• Examine for stains: pre-treat with The Laundress Stain Solution or The Laundress Wash & Stain Bar.
• Do not mix colors, wash with like colors only.
HAND WASHING:
• To wash - submerge item(s) in cool water with 2 capfuls of The Laundress Wool and Cashmere Shampoo.
• Use your hands to agitate the water and detergent.
• Soak for at least ½ hour. It is harmless to leave soaking for longer unless you are washing silk.
*DO NOT PANIC if you see color in the water. This is normal and it is simply the yarn dye releasing color. You will not notice any loss of color at the end.
• Rinse well - running room temperature water until soapy water is gone.
• Do not wring; press the water out of the item instead.
MACHINE WASHING:
• Change machine setting to woolens/delicate cycle and add the appropriate amount of Wool & Cashmere Shampoo in the machine.
• Turn item inside out and place in The Laundress Mesh Bag and wash.
• Remove from the washer promptly to reduce creasing. Do not put in the dryer!
DRY/FINISH:
• To dry - place item on top of a towel making sure the towel and item is flat and in its original shape, then roll up in the towel (like a rolling pin) to remove excess water.
*To speed up the drying process, use more than one towel and repeat several times.
• To finish drying - lay item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack or towel. Hang, if item will not stretch or deform.
• When dry - finish removing any extra pills as noted above.
• When storing for the season, spray with The Laundress Cedar Fabric Fresh and place in a breathable cotton bag with a zip closure.
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