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The Right Way to Wash a Sweater

The Right Way to Wash a Sweater Family Handyman Dampen a rag and pour a small amount of gentle detergent onto the sweater.
The coming of spring is the time when many people switch over their seasonal wardrobes, putting sweaters and scarves and heavy winter coats away in favor of linen shirts, lightweight cottons, and ...
Sweater dresses are a winter staple. They're warm, comfortable, and inherently stylish. The only problem with sweater dresses, and sweaters in general, is that sometimes they can be difficult to wash ...
We love wearing knit sweaters in the cooler months. But washing them? Not so much. Whether your sweater is made of wool, cashmere or even cotton, cleaning it can feel like a game of roulette. Will it ...
Sweaters can pill, they can stretch (or shrink), they can unravel, but not if you take the time to take care of them. They’re delicate, even for how chunky and thick they tend to be. You shouldn’t ...
A cashmere sweater, knitted from the silky wool undercoat of cashmere goats, is one of the most luxurious garments in your ...
If you have a favourite wool sweater you know it can be tough to figure out how best to care for it. Image consultant and clothing expert Leah Morrigan visited to give us tips on caring for our wool ...
Sweaters and heavy coats looking worse for wear? Try these simple steps to freshen up your winter apparel before cold weather arrives in force. Not only will you postpone a trip to the dry cleaner, ...