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I have a great old woolen Aran Sweater, made in Ireland. Had it for 20 years and it still fits well and shows little sign of wear. Funny thing is, I’ve never once cleaned it.

Is there a way to do this without harming or shrinking the sweater?

Use Woolite in cold water by hand or on gentle cycle in the washer.
Towel dry by laying it flat and strait should it !

4 Responses

1. scoutma53 Says:
   December 29th, 2009 at 9:33 am

   Dry cleaning. But if you want to do it at home: wash it by hand in the sink using lukewarm soapy water. Swish swish squeeze squeeze, or just let it sit there for 30 mins. Squeeze out the excess soapy water. Put fresh lukewarm water in the sink and rinse gently same as before.Squeeze out the water – do not twist or wring it. Dry flat on a clothes drier. It will take ages. Basically use lukewarm water and treat it gently. Do not hang it up wet as it will stretch.
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2. eloquent Says:
   December 29th, 2009 at 9:52 am

   read the label -either hand wash or dry clean.
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3. Monique Says:
   December 29th, 2009 at 10:29 am

   Most wool garments, which are very sensitive to chemicals and heat, require dry cleaning – check the label to be sure. If your sweater is machine-washable, do so in the delicate cycle using cool or cold water. However, if your sweater can stand to be hand-washed, follow these easy steps.

   Step 1
   Lay sweater flat on a sheet of clean paper.

   Step 2
   Draw outline of sweater on the paper.

   Step 3
   Hand-wash sweater gently using cool water and a wool detergent, being careful not to rub the product in.

   Step 4
   Rinse with fresh water until it runs clear.

   Step 5
   Squeeze out excess water, then roll sweater in a towel to absorb moisture.

   Step 6
   Lay sweater on the paper again, and gently stretch it to fit the previously drawn outline. Pat sweater into the desired shape with a towel.

   Step 7
   Dry flat by spreading the sweater out, preferably on a hammock, in cool air and out of the sun.

   For more information, tips, and advice, visit http://www.startcleaningservice.com/
   Hope this helps!
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4. Deanne Says:
   December 29th, 2009 at 10:44 am

   Use Woolite in cold water by hand or on gentle cycle in the washer.
   Towel dry by laying it flat and strait should it !
   References :

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