How to wash hairy clothes? Hot topics and practical guides across the Internet
Recently, with the arrival of autumn and winter, the issue of cleaning long woolen clothing (such as woolen sweaters, cashmere coats, plush toys, etc.) has become a hot topic on social platforms. Many netizens complained that improper cleaning caused clothes to shrink, deform, or lose lint. This article will combine the hot discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to compile a structured cleaning guide to help you easily deal with the cleaning problems of long sweaters.
1. Statistics of hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days

| Platform | Hot topic keywords | Number of discussions (times) |
|---|---|---|
| Wool sweater shrinkage repair | 128,000 | |
| little red book | De-pilling long sweaters | 93,000 |
| Douyin | Cashmere coat cleaning tips | 156,000 |
| Zhihu | Disinfection method of plush toys | 52,000 |
2. A complete guide to cleaning long sweaters
1. Preparation before cleaning
•View tags: Confirm the clothing material and washing mark (such as hand wash, dry cleaning, etc.).
•Dust removal treatment: Use a soft brush or lint stick to remove loose hair and dust on the surface.
•Classified Soaking: Separate dark and light colored clothes and soak them in cold water for no more than 10 minutes.
2. Cleaning methods and precautions
| Material type | Recommended detergent | water temperature | Taboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wool/Cashmere | Neutral special detergent | ≤30℃ | Do not wring out or expose to the sun |
| Artificial fur | Ordinary laundry detergent | ≤40℃ | Avoid high temperatures in the dryer |
| stuffed toys | Baking soda + white vinegar | cold water | Do not soak for a long time |
3. Drying and maintenance skills
•Lay flat to dry: Use a towel to absorb the moisture and lay it flat on the clothes drying net to avoid hanging and deformation.
•De-balling: Use a hair ball trimmer or razor to gently remove surface hair balls.
•Storage suggestions: Stack and store, put in camphor wood strips to prevent insects, avoid sealing in plastic bags.
3. 3 tips that netizens have tested to be effective
1.Shampoo wash woolen sweater: Neutral shampoo can protect wool fiber and make it more fluffy after washing (Xiaohongshu@nuannuanma actual measurement).
2.Freeze hair removal: Put plush toys into sealed bags and freeze them for 24 hours to kill mites (recommended by Weibo Healthy Life V).
3.Starch removes oil stains: Dip corn starch and apply it on the oily area, let it sit and then brush it off (TikTok@lifeskillwang has over 100,000 likes).
4. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if it shrinks after washing?
A: Soak in white vinegar + warm water for 10 minutes, stretch gently, then set and dry.
Q: What mode can I choose for machine washing?
A: You must use the "wool/hand wash" mode of the washing machine and put it in a laundry bag.
With the above structured guide, I believe you can easily solve the problem of cleaning long sweaters. Remember to bookmark this article and share it with more friends who need it!
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