When you buy woolen garments, accessories or wool throws, you also take on the responsibility of caring for them so that they can care for them for longer years. The same is with woolen mufflers for men. You wear them. They get dirty and sometimes stained. You either dry clean them or wash them using a random detergent. While dry cleaning can maintain the quality and life of a woolen muffler, washing with a random, strong, or harsh detergent may ruin it completely.
However, one cannot dry-clean these mufflers every time and not all woolen garments can be machine washed or washed with a harsh detergent. Hence, here are some useful and safe ways to clean different types of mufflers. Read them till the end.
Ways To Wash Different Types of Men’s Wool Mufflers
Here are the procedures for washing mufflers made from different types of wool.
Cashmere Wool
The cashmere wool has a fine and delicate texture. Just like wool throws, the woolen mufflers are washed in lukewarm water. Here’s how:
Take some lukewarm water in a tub. Add a mild detergent or a small quantity of baby shampoo to it. Swirl it properly.
Soak the muffler for at least 5 minutes. Rinse the muffler once the soaking is completed.
Dry the muffler on a white towel. Do not wring or twist it to remove excess water. Keep it away from direct sunlight. The muffler will take its time to dry, so, let it be.
Acrylic Wool
Acrylic woolen mufflers have a diverse design, length, and colour range, making them a timeless addition to any winter collection. Since these mufflers are quite delicate, they are hand-washed only. Follow these steps:
Fill cold water in a tub. Add a mild detergent to it and then soak the muffler into it for at least 5 minutes.
Rinse the muffler with cold water and squeeze to remove the excess water but do not twist or wring it.
Air-dry it on a white towel. Do not keep it in direct sunlight.
Merino Wool
This wool is among the most soft and delicate versions of wool. Hence, it is crucial to wash them with utmost care. Here’s how:
Fill a tub with lukewarm water. Add the mildest available detergent into it, swirl it, and then soak the muffler for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, rinse the muffler. Squeeze it to remove excess water, but do not twist or wring.
To dry the muffler, wrap it in a towel, so that the towel soaks its excess water. Then allow it to air dry by keeping it flat on a white towel.
Angora Wool
Just like Acrylic wool, the Angora wool also comes in a wide variety of colours and designs. However, it is stronger, softer, and more durable than Acrylic wool. To wash it:
Fill a tub with warm water and add a mild shampoo or detergent to it.
Soak the muffler for a few minutes (at least 5) and then rinse gently.
Squeeze it to remove the excess water, but do not twist or wring. Lay it on a flat white towel to let it air dry.
Wrapping Up
Now that you know how to wash the different types of mufflers at home, it is time to give them a try. The good news is you can now buy more of them as there is less fear of maintaining them for years. Hop on to Omvai, a popular online store of woolen accessories, and buy your favourite woolen mufflers, stoles, shawls, and wool throws.