How To Unshrink Clothes (Step By Step)
Hoping to fix a shrunken shirt or other treasured clothing item? It's easier than you think! Follow these simple steps to unshrink clothes in a flash.
Equipment
- 1 Bucket or foot bath or sink
- 2 Bath towels
Ingredients
- Baby shampoo
Instructions
- Fill a bucket or sink with lukewarm water, add 2 teaspoons of baby shampoo, and soak the clothing item in the sudsy water for 30 minutes, occasionally kneading the fabric to relax the fibers.
- Remove the clothing item from the water and gently squeeze it so it's wet but not dripping. Lay out one of your bath towels on a flat surface, lay the clothing item on top, then roll up the towel and press down to remove excess water.
- Move the damp item to a dry towel, then gently stretch and reshape the garment. Leave it on the towel to dry completely.
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Notes
You can use a gentle hair conditioner or liquid fabric softener instead of baby shampoo, but you may want to rinse the item after soaking.