Wool washing tip from someone who washes wool (fleece) freshly shorn from the sheep which is full of dirt & grease .... First soak your item in plain warm water for about an half an hour. This will remove some dirt and prepare you wool for a soapy wash. Then 1.Two or three soaks in very warm soapy Dawn water depending on the level of dirt/oil. Soak for 20 minutes each time. Dip up & down like a tea bag at the end of the 20 minutes. 2. Rinse in vinegar water the same temp as the washes. Be sure the water temp is the same each time. You can go from colder to warmer but NOT from warm to cold. It does look like your shirt was bleeding some dye. Not uncommon.

Could let it sit in the bucket with the soap/vinegar a little longer, and let the soap do the work. Could rinse it too. When I wash wool sweaters, I roll it in a towel and squeeze. It helps het more water out

@PeckerheadFixesIt

15 күн бұрын

Next time I will

@jimhallandcindymorgan3545

14 күн бұрын

As a knitter, I'd suggest really just let it soak without agitation, and stay down around 85°. It's a combo of heat & agitation that makes wool garments "shrink" because the fibers will shorten & stick to themselves (becoming felt if the process goes on too long). By letting it sit still for 20 minutes, you don't risk changing the size of the jacket. Then rinse it several times, until water runs clear. Baby shampoo is a really good thing to use on wool as well (no need for vinegar with that). Also best to dry flat so it won't sag. As the previous person suggested, wrapping it in a towel, or laying it between 2 towels & gently pressing on it, will help get water out. But good for you for experimenting & bringing your jacket back to life!

@PeckerheadFixesIt

14 күн бұрын

@@jimhallandcindymorgan3545 Baby shampoo is a good idea. Thanks for the tip!