https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 19:14:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-297734 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:42:03 +0000 Becky 297734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MPJ, I'm intrigued with this product. Since I got a new HE washer last year, I have been leery of using my soaps for delicates (like Woolite) since you're only supposed to use HE detergent. This looks like it would fit the bill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-297336 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:41:54 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 297336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Becky - here's the link:</p> <p><a href="http://www.eucalan.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.eucalan.com/</a></p> <p>Still worth trying with your old sweaters first! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-297303 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:44:43 +0000 Becky 297303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, MPJ. What is Eucalan? Like Woolite?</p> <p>MM, we have two cats, so they may soon learn the joy of napping on damp sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-297294 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:32:54 +0000 MsMaven 297294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenava, I also have a cat who also likes to nap on top of damp sweaters. Even if I don't find him there, I usually find the imprint of kitty feet. (He is indoor only.) So far he hasn't hurt anything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-297291 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:25:28 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 297291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Huh - thought I had responded to that thread. I've put wool fabrics in my washing machine, soak cycle, Eucalan wool wash and spin dry...no towels needed. Lay flat to dry.</p> <p>hth </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-297289 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 02:21:44 +0000 Becky 297289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Refugee -- Great idea! Why didn't I think of that? ;-)</p> <p>Ms. Maven -- I do have an older sweater I got at consignment (paid very little for) that I will try first.</p> <p>Jenava -- Good thought to dry between two towels. I've never tried that before.</p> <p>Thanks for your input, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296928 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:59:16 +0000 Jenava 296928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wash mine on the gentle cycle, then lay them flat between two towel to dry. The cat loves it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296904 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:32:48 +0000 MsMaven 296904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have washed many cashmere and merino sweaters on the gentle cycle over the years without a problem. If you want to and are brave, you can pre-warm your dryer by running it on low heat for a minute or two, THEN put in the sweaters with a towel, then let it run for no more than a minute or two. This takes out wrinkles. Then shape and dry flat on a towel. </p> <p>I do not use the above method with multi-colored items or more structured items such as a knit jacket. They go to the cleaners. I wouldn't do it with really expensive designer sweaters either, but I don't have any of them at present.</p> <p>Try this method out on an old sweater you don't care about first if you are wary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296885 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 04:16:17 +0000 Refugee 296885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is going to sound pretty weird but here goes. For knits that have to be hand washed I have a step between washing and towel rolling that makes things simpler. I have a laundry colander. A cheap plastic colander. After washing I just toss my knits in my colander in the sink and let them drain for a couple of hours. Then I towel roll them to get the last of the excess moisture out. No squeezing, time saved, and no wrinkles pressed into it that I have to smooth out when I shape and flat dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296880 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:57:54 +0000 Becky 296880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Joy. I was leery of the "hand wash" cycle at first, but have used it for my bras and washable sweaters very successfully for over a year now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296877 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:55:01 +0000 Anonymous 296877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Becky, I also hand wash cashmere and wool sweaters successfully. I do roll them up in a towel to remove moisture, then dry them flat, pulling them very gently into shape. You want to avoid hot temperatures and agitation. I would be fearful of using a washing machine even on the hand wash or delicate setting for good sweaters. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296871 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:45:06 +0000 Becky 296871@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta, do you roll them up in a towel after washing to help squeeze some of the water out before drying flat? I've seen that done in a video tutorial. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296870 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:43:54 +0000 Becky 296870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know, Sarah. I'm just chicken the first time, I guess! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296869 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:43:38 +0000 Sveta 296869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always hand wash all wool things including cashmere and it works fine (I have really old and not that good washing machine, which i do not trust). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296866 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:39:27 +0000 sarah 296866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After reading Angie's post from way back about dry cleaning, I washed an AT merino wool BF cardi in the "hand wash" cycle in my washing machine, and it worked really well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/can-you-handwash-merino-wool-sweaters#post-296862 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 03:37:42 +0000 Becky 296862@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a couple of merino wool sweaters that say "dry clean" on the care tag. However, I've read that cashmere and other wool fabrications can be handwashed (or in my case, washed in the washer on the "hand wash" cycle). In fact, I've read that it's actually not as hard on the fabric as dry cleaning is. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'd really hate to ruin a sweater . . . </p>