Whether you’re being hypervigilant or just finally have time to wash that mountain of clothes, linens, and towels, read on.
“Washing cashmere and silk items at home not only helps to preserve the fibers, but is also less toxic and expensive than dry cleaning,” says Boyd. Check the care label of any cashmere before washing, as some but not all is safe to hand-wash, says Mary Johnson, principal scientist at Tide and Downy.
For hand-washable cashmere, Johnson suggests the following process: “Wash in cold water with the appropriate dose of detergent, ideally allow it to soak for 20 to 30 minutes, gently squeeze the water through the garment, then rinse until the water runs clear." If you have a fabric conditioner on hand, add a small amount to the wash water, then add [the garment] and rinse again.
, an eco-luxury laundry and home care company, is a fan of carefully machine-washing and air-drying cashmere: “I wash cashmere with abandon. I wash it all the time in the machine." The trick, he says, is using a mesh bag. Boyd suggests turning the item inside out, and agrees that using a mesh bag—which also comes in handy for washing delicates and lingerie—to protect from friction and snagging is best. From there, use the delicate cycle on your machine. Make sure the water temperature is cold and the spin is on low, which is key to prevent shrinkage, she says. There are various soaps available for cashmere and similar delicate knits .
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