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Doing laundry is one of thoseweekly tasksthat seemingly never end.
Unfortunately,shrinking happensin the laundry much too easily, but fortunately, unshrinking is almost just as easy.
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Dont worry, some shrunken fabrics can be reversed!
assures Morgan LaLonde, brand manager forWhirlpool.
Read on to learn how to unshrink clothes.
Morgan LaLonde is a brand manager forWhirlpool, an American home, kitchen, and laundry appliance company.
Why Do Clothes Shrink?
However, it is possible to stretch your clothes back out without ruining them.
Is It Possible To Unshrink Clothes?
The secret ingredient is hair conditioner, of all things.
Conditioner at the ready, run with this to unshrink your clothes.
Agitators can also shrink your wool.
Similarly, cashmere, made from goats undercoats, will also shrink when exposed to hot temperatures.
This fabric is delicate, so be careful as you stretch it.
Cotton
If not preshrunk, cotton fabrics will shrink up to 20% after the first wash.
It can stretch back, though, in the methods listed in this article.
Polyester
A synthetic fabric made of polymers, polyester is known for being durable and water-resistant.
Soak it in the water and conditioner mixture for 30 minutes to an hour.
Use a towel to get rid of excess water and hang to dry.
If you should probably quickly stretch them, you might put them on while wet and do some squats.
How Else Can I Stretch Clothes?
you could also mix in fabric softener instead.
The goal is to soften the weave so you’re free to stretch out the fabric.
you’re free to also buy specially-made garment stretchers.
