Water too hot, drying a little too strong and the bad surprise happened quickly!
Result, we recover a garment with a size less and we can no longer put it…
If this happens to you, don’t panic. Don’t throw away your clothes!
Yes, there is a simple and effective trick, in just 3 steps, to enlarge a garment that has shrunk.
The trick is to soak in warm water with hair conditioner to restore it to its original size. Look :
How to do
1. Fill the sink with hot but not boiling water.
2. Add one to two tablespoons ultra-mild conditioner and mix well.
3. Soak the garment for 30 minutes in the mixture.
4. Gently stretch the garment to return it to its original shape.
5. Rinse the garment by hand to remove the conditioner.
6. Dry the garment flat.
Result
And There you go ! You have enlarged your garment which has returned to its normal size 🙂
Fast, efficient and economical, right?
And above all, no mess, because your garment will not go in the trash!
Know that this trick works for all types of textiles: cotton, wool, polyester.
But it’s also effective for all types of clothing: shrunken t-shirt, sweater, vest or pants.
Why does it work?
Conditioners contain active components that relax and make the fibers of the garment more flexible.
Result, it is much easier to relax it so that it regains its initial size.
For me, it worked every time I accidentally shrunk a garment! I got a garment like new.
Your turn…
Have you tried this trick to lengthen a garment that has shrunk? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can’t wait to read you!
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