For some reason, all my laundry shrinks. I was all my cottons in particular at 40 degrees C (that's the lowest temp I have on my washing machine). I just checked some washed t-shirts against some new ones and I've lost 1 inch in length from the shirt. I also tumble dry some of my clothes on medium heat.
Can you let me know what I can do to preserve my cottons? It's frustrating!
2007-04-27 01:31:21 · 7 answers · asked by geekiegirl 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
have a bath at 40 degrees then jump in the dryer for twenty mins and hey presto they should all fit again? lol
2007-04-27 01:40:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dry the cotton items at a lower temp, or run them thru the dryer for a short while & then take out & hang them.
My dryer dries things pretty quickly - I can usually set the dryer to run for about 15 minutes or so, and items are mostly dry.
This saves energy - and the ozone - too.
2007-04-27 10:37:06 · answer #2 · answered by molly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to keep your clothes from shrinking, DON'T put cotton in the dryer, no matter what the directions say. I have a fold out dryer I use for my cottons and most jeans. I also iron...I know most people don't iron. I hope this will save you money and you'll look better in your clothes.
2007-04-27 08:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by Izzi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My solution is, I just never put any of my things in the dryer at all. I wear mostly cotton knits and I use fabric softener in the rinse cycle, and then just hang them all up on plastic hangers. They don't shrink and they also don't fade as quickly.
2007-04-27 09:24:32 · answer #4 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most clothing have washing directions in them but if not, wash cotton in cold water and dry them on your lowest setting.
2007-04-27 10:24:27 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the quality and where you buy them from. Cheaper shops tend shrink - but named clothes I find tend to keep their colour and don't shrink. Why not take them back to the shop and complain.
2007-04-27 08:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its the dryer i do it all the time
2007-04-27 08:34:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋