Insect Repellent: Use natural fragrances such as lavender and eucalyptus instead of camphor balls to avoid insect infestations. Also, spray with white wine to kill bacteria. Sweaters damaged by insects are often difficult to restore to their original condition, so preventing insects is paramount in sweater care.
While camphor balls repel insects, their strong odor can damage clothing. In contrast, using dried flower sachets such as lavender, eucalyptus, or cloves is more suitable, as their fragrance effectively repels moths.
Wool garments, such as sweaters, are prone to bacterial growth, leading to mold, odor, and other unpleasant smells. To solve this problem, a spray made of a mixture of white wine and water can be applied evenly to the sweater. Then, hang the sweater to air dry, and fold it before storing. This not only effectively kills bacteria hidden in the sweater but also ensures it retains its shape and prevents deformation.
Lint Removal and Pilling Pumice stones, razors, and children's toothbrushes can be used to effectively remove lint without damaging the garment. If a pumice stone cannot completely remove the lint, try using a razor. Lay the sweater flat on a table and gently shave off the surface lint with the razor; this will also achieve the desired effect.
If you only need to remove lint from a specific area of the sweater, you can try using a children's toothbrush to gently brush it away.
Shrinkage and Deformation Repair: Soak and stretch the garment in baby shampoo, then use hot water and a hairdryer to repair loose and deformed areas. For sweaters that have become loose and baggy after prolonged wear, you can try soaking them in hot water, but be careful to keep the water temperature between 70-80℃ to prevent the sweater from shrinking too much due to overheating.
If the cuffs or hem of a sweater have lost their elasticity, don't worry. Simply soak these areas in warm water at 40-50℃ for 1-2 hours, then remove and air dry. Their elasticity will be restored. Alternatively, you can try using a hairdryer on the heat-sealing setting on the cuffs; the wool fibers will shrink after preheating, thus restoring their original shape.
