You’ve somehow stretched your clothes beyond return and now you’re frantically looking for ways to bring them back to their original size? We have the solution for you.
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How to shrink clothes in the washing machine
- Before even starting, read the care label to ensure your clothes are machine washable.
- Wash the clothes on a hot cycle.
- Then place the wet clothes into your dryer on a high heat setting.
- Repeat the method as required.
How to shrink clothes with boiling water
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Turn off the heat. Carefully place your clothes in the boiling water for about 30 minutes.
- Using a wooden spoon stir the clothes occasionally to ensure there is even heat distribution.
- After 30 minutes, remove the clothes from the pot and rinse them under cold running water.
- Squeeze out any excess water, then air-dry the clothes flat on a rack or use a dryer.
How to shrink clothes in your bathtub
- Check the care label on your clothes to determine the maximum temperature the fabric can handle.
- Fill your bathtub with hot water.
- Let the clothes soak for about 30 minutes.
- Stir the clothes with a wooden spoon occasionally to help facilitate shrinking.
- After 30 minutes, drain the water and rinse the clothes with cold water.
- Squeeze out any excess water and dry the clothes.
To note:
These methods may not work for all types of fabrics, and there is a risk of damaging the clothes or altering their appearance.
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