Should I wash my newly bought sweater? How to wash it correctly?

Should I wash my newly bought sweater? Some people worry that wearing new sweaters will have an impact on their health. Let’s talk about this.

Should I wash my newly bought sweater?

need. Because new sweaters are usually shipped directly from the factory, there will be some chemical residues on them, such as formaldehyde, which not only has a pungent smell, but also has adverse effects on the skin and body. Therefore, it is recommended to wash newly bought clothes before wearing them.

How to wash a new sweater

When washing a newly bought sweater, you need to check the care label on the sweater, which will indicate how to wash the sweater. Then hand wash, machine wash or dry clean it accordingly. The specific washing method is as follows:

1. Pat the sweater to remove dust;

2. Prepare an appropriate amount of warm water, the water temperature should not exceed 30°;

3. Add appropriate amount of salt or wool washing products to sterilize and remove dirt. Do not use soap or alkaline washing products;

4. Soak the sweater in water and gently squeeze it to remove dirt;

5. Take out the sweater after about 10-15 minutes and squeeze out excess water. Do not rub or wring it;

6. Put the sweater into a laundry bag, put it into the washing machine, and spin it for one minute, or wrap it with a clean cotton cloth to absorb excess moisture;

7. Lay it flat to dry, stretch it to shape when it is 80% dry. If there is slight shrinkage, iron and stretch it to restore its original shape.

The new sweater I bought smells really bad

The strong smell is due to chemical residues (such as strong acids and alkalis). If bumps, itching and pain occur after wearing it, it is probably a skin allergy. This is mainly due to poor quality of the sweater. If you like it very much and want to wear it, it is recommended that you do not allow it to come into direct contact with the skin, and wear a shirt or high-necked base underneath. To remove the odor, it is recommended to soak it in a neutral detergent, then wash it, ventilate it and dry it in the sun. Sometimes there is still a smell after one cleaning, so it needs to be cleaned multiple times.

What to do if the new sweater you bought pricks you

First, soak the sweater in clean water for ten minutes. Secondly, apply shower gel evenly on the sweater, leave it for half an hour, and rub the sweater clean. Next, rinse the sweater with clean water, then lay it flat on a dry towel, roll up the towel and sweater together and wring out the water. Finally, lay the wrung-out sweater flat to dry, which will help soften the sweater's fibers.