How to Stretch Sweaters with Baby Shampoo

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure the sweater can be hand washed.

   Most sweaters can endure either a little hand washing, however a quick check of the tag will ensure you won’t destroy the sweater with this washing attempt.
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   Step 2: Locate a small tub

   Well water can transform the sweater’s color so using bottled, purified or distilled water might be your best bet. , If the water is too cold, it may not do the job with getting the sweater to stretch; too hot and you may damage the sweater fibers. , Use your hands to do the mixing, as you want the shampoo to be well distributed throughout the tub water. , Use your hands to swish sweater around in the water and then allow it to sit in the water for a few minutes (no need to soak this overnight unless you are trying to remove a stain). , Rolling the sweater in the towel will help to remove residual water. , Never crumple the sweater or else it will get/smell moldy.
   
   Also, a humid area will only harbor bacteria on your sweater so its imperative you locate a place that is cool and dry.
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   Step 3: baby shampoo and consider using purified water

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   Step 4: especially if your home has well water.

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   Step 5: Fill tub with warm water.

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   Step 6: Add a capful of baby shampoo to water and mix until suds form.

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   Step 7: Add sweater to tub and allow it to soak.

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   Step 8: Place sweater in a waiting towel and roll in order to remove excess water.

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   Step 9: Mold sweater back into shape and then lay flat in a cool

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    Step 10: dry area.

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