How to Shrink Clothes in the Wash
Adjust the temperature setting on your washing machine to hot.. Wash the clothing on the longest wash cycle available.. Dry the clothing on a high cycle.
Steps
1
Adjust the temperature setting on your washing machine to hot.
Adjust the temperature setting on your washing machine to hot.
2
Wash the clothing on the longest wash cycle available.
Wash the clothing on the longest wash cycle available.
3
Dry the clothing on a high cycle.
Dry the clothing on a high cycle.
4
Repeat the wash and dryer cycles for polyester if the garment hasn't shrunk to y
Repeat the wash and dryer cycles for polyester if the garment hasn't shrunk to your needs.
5
Wash the clothing on a delicate, short cycle.
Wash the clothing on a delicate, short cycle.
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Dry the garment on a low heat cycle.
Dry the garment on a low heat cycle.
7
Check the garment periodically during the cycle to make sure it's shrinking even
Check the garment periodically during the cycle to make sure it's shrinking evenly on all sides.
8
Use a mesh bag to protect silk in a in top-loading washer.
Use a mesh bag to protect silk in a in top-loading washer.
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Wash the clothing on a delicate, short cycle.
Wash the clothing on a delicate, short cycle.
10
Wrap the clothing in a towel for a few minutes.
Wrap the clothing in a towel for a few minutes.
11
Air dry the garment.
Air dry the garment.
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