How to Prevent Clothes From Shrinking in the Wash
One of the most annoying issues that can happen when it comes to laundry, is your items shrinking. This can result in the money you had spent on the items being wasted and having to find methods to regrow the clothes, which can vary from being extremely time-consuming, to impossible, depending on the clothing.
With that in mind, Love2laundry is here to help. In this blog, we will be showing you how to prevent clothes from shrinking in the wash. Whilst also providing essential and helpful information about the benefits of ironing and the alternatives we can share with you.
As a renowned and established service in personal and laundry services, we are extremely proud to offer a range of services to make your life easier. Whether you’re struggling to find the time, or suffering from physical issues, our services are here to make your life easier.
We provide laundry services, ironing services and dry cleaning. Whether it’s a delicate piece of clothing or your sweaty gym gear, we have all the right solutions to clean your items in the best way for them.
The importance of cleaning instructions on clothes
On almost every single garment, there are instructions on the optimal way to clean them, and this is for good reason. Whether you spend £5 or £500 on clothing, you aren’t just going to wear it once, so it needs to be cleaned. And if you clean them wrong they can sometimes end up unwearable.
If you neglect to follow cleaning instructions on your clothing, they can…
- Shrink in size.
- Grow in size.
- Colours can fade from the clothing.
- Texture can change.
- Stitching can become frayed.
- The clothing can rip or become irreparable.
This is why washing machines have so many settings, to accommodate the different needs of the clothing that goes into them. The same can be said for dryers. Some clothes are dry-clean only, and others should never go in a dryer. Make sure to always read the cleaning instructions on your clothing.
How to prevent clothes from shrinking in the wash
Anyone can make the mistake of accidentally shrinking their clothes in the wash, but thankfully, the ways to avoid it are extremely simple, they are…
- Check the label on the item (usually on the inside). This will tell you the optimum wash settings for the particular item.
- Make sure items that are dry-clean only are separated and dry-cleaned.
- Separate the items that you intend to wash before washing them.
- Seek the services of a professional laundry service.
Can I regrow my clothes if they shrank?
If your clothes have shrunk in the wash, there is a possibility that the clothes can be brought back to their original size, but it may not work all the time. The following method can be done at home…
- Get hold of a container, and fill it with warm water and a cap of liquid detergent, then mix them.
- Place the clothing item in the container, allowing it to be fully submerged and wet.
- Stir the clothing around in the container, ensuring it has been fully covered in the water and detergent solution.
- Remove the clothing from the solution, and gently wring it out to remove any excess water.
- Gently begin to stretch it back to its original length.
Please note that this will have varied results, only try this method if an expert is unable to help you. There is also no guarantee that if the clothing does regain size, it will be symmetrical or proportional, as this depends on the way it was stretched back.
Can laundry services prevent my clothes from shrinking?
Yes. Professional laundry services such as Love2Laundry will be sure to wash any clothing appropriately to prevent any shrinkage or damage to the clothing item. You can also let us know about certain clothing items that need special care if there is no label available.
How to use a laundry service
Love2Laundry’s signature laundry service is a lifesaver for our users. Our process is extremely simple and can be explained in four steps.
- Head to our website or app, and place your order. Your order includes a date and time you would like us to collect your clothing.
- We collect your clothing at the designated time.
- We clean your clothing, and can also dry and iron them depending on the service you opt for.
- We return your clothing to you. Orders are always aimed to be delivered within 24 hours.
Laundry services can be crucial for people in a range of situations including…
- Anyone who doesn’t have their own washing machine or access to a dry cleaner.
- Anyone physically incapable of doing their washing.
- People with limited time to dedicate to washing.
- Large households can easily get overwhelmed by the amount of cleaning needed.
- Anyone trying to reduce their energy bills. This is especially true for large households, as their washing machines will be in use far more frequently.
Can I get my clothes ironed by a laundry service?
Yes. Love2Laundry also offers ironing services, in which we will prepare your washed clothing by ironing it for you. This can be invaluable for professionals with little personal time or even large families.
Our services can include just having your clothes ironed, or washed, then ironing the clothes, and more. Explore our ironing services here.
Here is how our ironing and pressing service works:
- Order online or from our mobile app (iPhone or Android).
- Book a time and place for us to collect your garments and fabrics
- We have them professionally ironed and pressed for you
- We will then return your clean clothes to you.
Benefits of ironing services
Outsourcing your ironing to an ironing service has numerous benefits, including:
- It can save time for you to focus on your priorities rather than clothing organisation.
- An ironing service is perfect for busy families, children require a lot of attention and time, and we can let you have that time whilst dealing with the little details.
- An ironing service is also perfect if you work as a cleaner, nanny, personal assistant or au pair. It means you can get your employer’s items professionally ironed, so you won’t have to do the ironing yourself.
- A professional ironing service will ensure each item being ironed is being ironed at the correct temperature, preventing burning, and ensuring your items are crease-free.
- If you have a large household or a large amount of clothing that needs ironing, doing it by yourself at home can contribute to greater electricity bills. This is simply because of the length of time the iron will be on. Ironing services mitigate this.
- Ironing services use the best possible equipment, no corners are cut!
The easiest way to get your laundry done
At Love2Laundry, we believe in the valuable services laundrettes and ironing services can offer, that’s why we dedicate our service to making your clothes clean, long-lasting, fresh and uncreased.
There are plenty of great hacks online that will make it possible to treat certain items that need dry cleaning, washing or ironing, but without the professional products, services and tools offered by a laundrette or ironing service, it may be difficult to consistently get the results you are supposed to have.
we are proud that we offer a very competitively priced way for you to achieve a perfect finish for your items for an affordable cost and a fraction of the time.
In this blog, we hope to have answered the question ‘Do you tip laundry service?’ Want to know how we can help you today? You can see our full price list or contact our friendly team to find out more about our services.
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