As the month of December is half over, winter has set in in many states of North India. The impact of snowfall in the hilly areas is also being seen in the plains. According to the Meteorological Department, the cold will continue to increase in the coming days.
In winter, people wear woolen sweaters and shawls to protect themselves from the bitter cold. Which not only protects us from cold but also keeps the body warm. But after one or two washes, woolen clothes start showing fluffiness. Due to which even expensive clothes start looking old. People are very worried about this. However, this can be overcome by some simple remedies.
So today In the news of Kamana We will talk about how to remove fur on woolen clothes? You will also know that-
- Why do woolen clothes shed fibers?
- What precautions should be taken while washing clothes?
Question: Woolen clothes Why does fur appear?
Answer: There are many reasons why woolen clothes tend to fray. Understand it with following pointers-
- Woolen clothes require extra care. Often, woolen clothes start to fray due to lack of proper care.
- Each garment has a different method of washing. Washing or drying clothes incorrectly can also lead to pilling
- Some people sleep in woolen clothes on cold days. This is also a major cause of lint appearing on clothes
- Washing woolen clothes in hot water can also reduce the fibers
- Even if the wool is cheap or of poor quality, it may still have fur
Question: How can we clean the visible fur on woolen clothes?
Answer: Tangling and unraveling of woolen clothes is a common problem during winter. In such a situation, some tips can be very useful for you. By adopting this you can easily remove spoiled fibers from woolen clothes at home. See them in the graphic below-
Let us understand the above graphic in detail.
Remove the fur from the packing tape Packing tape is a very easy way to remove bad fibers from woolen clothes. For this first you have to tape the place where the fibers are visible. After this the tape has to be pulled jerkily. This will remove all the fibers in the area within few minutes.
Vinegar is also useful Vinegar can be used to remove fur from woolen clothes. For this, soak the clothes in water for a while before washing them. Add a spoonful of vinegar to it. After some time rub the cloth gently. It will also remove fur from the clothes.
Clean the fur on the woolen cloth with a shaving razor You can also remove fur on woolen fabrics with a shaving razor. Take a razor blade for this. Rub it gently on a woolen cloth. It will clean the fibers easily. However, be careful to use the razor carefully, so as not to damage the garment.
Remove tangled fibers with a comb A native method is to remove the fibers with a comb. There is no cost to this. For this you need to run the comb over the furred area. This will remove the fibers trapped in the comb.
Use a lint remover A lint remover can be used to remove lint from woolen clothes. You can order it online or offline. It is a plastic electric device, which is very light and light in weight. It can be carried easily. This is a great option for removing fur from sweaters, jackets or shawls.
Question- What should be done to prevent hair growth on woolen clothes? Answer- If we take proper care of woolen clothes, they will not get fur. Some tips are given in the graphic below, you can adopt them.
Question- What are the things to be taken care of while washing woolen clothes in washing machine? Answer- Woolen clothes can deteriorate quickly if you wash them incorrectly. Also, it is more prone to hair growth. Therefore, woolen clothes should always be washed in cold water. Washing with hot water can shrink wool and spoil its texture.
It is better to wash woolen clothes by hand instead of machine. If you are washing woolen clothes in the machine, turn on the 'Wool' or 'Delicate' mode. Avoid rubbing clothes while washing them.
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