How to Hand Wash a Two Ply Cashmere Sweater
- 1). Make sure your sink or basin is perfectly clean. Place your basin into your sink or bathtub or near a source of running water such as a shower hose. If you are using your sink, close the drain outlet by firmly inserting a stopper into the drain hole.
- 2). Measure the amount of detergent recommended on the label for the amount of water that your sink or basin holds. Pour it into the sink or basin and fill it with water that is warm to the touch. If you see that the water is not producing suds, add some more detergent.
- 3). Turn off the faucet as soon as the sink or basin is filled to a few inches below the very top. Put on your rubber gloves.
- 4). Place the sweater in the water and push it down so that it can soak the water and detergent solution. Gently move the sweater back and forth in the water while softly squeezing it for about five minutes.
- 5). Drain the water from your sink or dump it out of your basin. Squeeze your sweater gently to remove as much soapy water as possible. Do not wring your sweater.
- 6). Rinse your sweater in warm water while you move it around and gently squeeze it. If you are using a basin, dump the water and fill it again to repeat the rinse with clean water; repeat as many times as necessary until no more suds appear in the water. If you are using a faucet, keep rinsing until the water runs clear and no more detergent suds are released from the sweater.
- 7). Roll the sweater in a large towel and squeeze it to remove excess water.
- 8). Lay the sweater flat on another clean towel and re-shape it by smoothing it back to its original size and flat form.
- 9). Allow the sweater to dry flat, away from direct sunlight. This may take a few days depending on room temperature and humidity.
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