If a thing has shrunk after washing: an easy way to save clothes with hair product

14.03.2024 13:10

When a favorite item shrinks after washing, most people think that nothing can be done to fix it.

However, there is an interesting technique - using a hair product that will help correct the situation.

Why do things shrink?

Before you start a rescue operation, you should figure out why things can shrink after washing.

First of all, the reason may be the incorrect choice of washing mode or water temperature.

However, even when following the label recommendations, some fabrics tend to shrink due to their nature.

washing machine
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How does hair product work?

Hair product can be your best friend when it comes to saving clothes that have shrunk after washing. The secret is in the silicone content of most of these products.

Silicone has amazing properties of smoothing and softening fabric. Of course, when choosing such a product, you should pay attention to the composition.

The rule is simple: the higher the silicone content, the better. If there is none, it is worth looking for another product.

Instructions for saving things:

1. You need to take the shrunk item and place it on a flat surface.
2. The hair product should be distributed evenly over the entire surface.
3. Use your hands to distribute.
4. The product should be absorbed, this will take several hours.
5. After this, you need to rinse the item in warm water.

This method is quite effective, but it is also important to remember the risks.

Hair product can leave stains on clothes, which can be an additional problem, so you should be careful when using this method.

Previously, we talked about 7 unusual ways to use fabric softener in everyday life.

Author: Valeria Kisternaya Editor of Internet resources

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  1. Why do things shrink?
  2. How does hair product work?