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How to properly wash a downy shawl at home
Not every woman can boast of a downy shawl in her wardrobe. However, if you have already purchased or received such a product as a gift, you need to know everything about caring for it. How to properly wash a downy shawl so that it retains its original appearance? This must be done carefully and carefully. Never put an item in the washing machine. Such products are cleaned of dirt by hand, taking into account all their features.
How to wash a downy shawl: detergents
Remember that you cannot use powders or bleaches to wash such a shawl. They will spoil the appearance of the product, the fluff of which falls off or peels off. Better to choose any of the following means:
- Shampoo. You can take any, since there are no serious restrictions here.
- Soap for children. It dissolves easily in water. Soap shavings will also do.
- Special liquid product. Purchased only for washing silk and wool products.
- Liquid soap. It should resemble a clear gel without colorants or strong flavors.
- Fabric softener.
How to hand wash a downy shawl correctly?
You can also use folk remedies that can wash the dirt out of the material. To do this, when you rinse your shawl, add 2-3 tbsp. l. vinegar.
How to hand wash a downy shawl?
Shake the product before starting the procedure. Then use the massage comb to comb through the soft fluff and go over it with a fine comb. Now follow these steps:
- Take a basin and fill it with water, the temperature of which can range from 20 to 40 degrees. Add detergent there.
- Submerge a handkerchief in the container so that the water completely hides it. Wait 15-20 minutes. During this time, the shawl will be soaked and ready for washing.
- Now gently begin to crumple the cobweb, lifting it above the pelvis and lowering it again. Do not twist or crumple the shawl.
- Rinse the product 5-6 times in warm water. To do this, fill the tub. The water in it must be changed periodically.
- During the last rinse, pour fabric softener into the container. It will give the shawl a pleasant aroma and make it airy.
Hand wash the cloth without using a cleaning tool. They will tear the product or pull out the threads. You should not hold the cobweb by the corners, substituting it under a powerful stream of water. This will deform the down shawl. Follow these recommendations, and it will delight you with its appearance for a long time.