<p>Do not let your wool knits sit soaking for long periods of time! The item needs to be gently swirled in cool, soapy water (use neutral soap). Do not wring it, just gently squeeze out the excess water and rinse by gently swirling in a clean water. Lay flat on a towel and use another towel on the top to soak water. Transfer to a dry towel and lay flat to dry. Wool can be touch- ironed or steamed. This is from the webpage of a specialty cleaner (note: many items can be successfully washed even if the label says dry clean only): </p>
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Wet cleaning can be successfully accomplished at home if the care label permits. We strongly recommend hand washing as opposed to machine washing. The question of which detergent to use is an often-debated subject. A very safe detergent to use is Ivory Snow Flakes because it is a neutral lubricant. As a warning, not all garments are washable. Be careful not to wash multi-colored garments because colors may bleed onto one another. If you question whether or not an item is washable, let a professional handle it.
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