Fall means it’s finally time for sweater weather. While there’s nothing better than wearing a cozy sweater on a crisp autumn day, there’s also nothing worse than being stuck in a scratchy sweater. However, you don’t have to give up on your favorite wool sweater just because it is causing you to scratch like crazy. Luckily, there’s a few easy ways to make wool less scratchy.
The most common way to soften wool is to use vinegar. Simply add two cups of white distilled vinegar in your washing machine rinse cycle and throw in the problem sweater. You can also turn the garment inside out and soak it in a mixture of cold water and a few tablespoons of vinegar. After it soaks for about 20 minutes, rinse the sweater and lay it out flat to dry.
I personally do not like the vinegar method because I am afraid the smell might linger on my clothing and I’ll smell like a salad. If you are someone that finds the smell of vinegar very off-putting, you can use shampoo and hair conditioner to soften wool. All you need to do is follow these steps from
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