{"id":6014,"date":"2021-04-24T09:30:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-24T13:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/geaffiliatetemplate.com\/oxxoftl\/?post_type=cleaning_tips&#038;p=6014"},"modified":"2021-04-24T09:30:34","modified_gmt":"2021-04-24T13:30:34","slug":"how-to-handwash-sweaters","status":"publish","type":"cleaning_tips","link":"https:\/\/geaffiliatetemplate.com\/oxxoftl\/blog\/cleaning_tips\/how-to-handwash-sweaters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to handwash sweaters"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Turn your sweater inside out. This protects the outside surface fibers from pulling.<\/li>\n<li>Fill the sink with water (follow care instructions regarding temperature), add a small amount of a good quality detergent and mix it in slightly being careful to avoid creating foam suds.<\/li>\n<li>DO NOT use chlorine bleach on wool because it breaks down the fiber.<\/li>\n<li>Gently push the sweater down into water and then let it soak for 20 minutes; do not knead or agitate. 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