Caring for wool

I keep all of my wool sweaters in a cedar chest.  No holes.  

Preferable dmake hand wash. Anyway if using a wash machine, use a delicate programme for wool.

Haven't had any problem with moths getting at my wool sweaters.  After wearing them, I just make sure they are dry and neatly folded and keep them on a shelf in our walk-in closet.  I do not keep them stuffed into my golf bag between rounds.  When needed, they go to the dry cleaner, then back on the shelf.

I as well keep cedar blocks in my drawers, I lost the blue sweater in my avatar to a moth, never again!

I use clear plastic sweater boxes that seal tight. I can put four to five in each box and since the boxes are clear, I can easily see where they are in the box. You just have to make sure you fold the sweater nicely so there are no wrinkles.

These are all great, info, guys.  Thanks a bunch!

memphisunited

I keep all of my wool sweaters in a cedar chest.  No holes.

I'm almost positive we have a drawer  in cedar, but I will double check.

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Lusogolf

Preferable dmake hand wash. Anyway if using a wash machine, use a delicate programme for wool.

Thanks, Lusogolf.  I thought about laundry immediately about how to care, too.  My wife does the laundry and at the time when I got the sweater in, I've been thinking of how I to tell her about it.  (I think I'll print your post and if I get questioned, I'll just have to say, I don't know how it got there. :-)

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pulplvr

Haven't had any problem with moths getting at my wool sweaters.  After wearing them, I just make sure they are dry and neatly folded and keep them on a shelf in our walk-in closet.  I do not keep them stuffed into my golf bag between rounds.  When needed, they go to the dry cleaner, then back on the shelf.

Thanks pulplvr, I won't stuff it in the bag. . . promise.

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TNT009

I as well keep cedar blocks in my drawers, I lost the blue sweater in my avatar to a moth, never again!

Oh, man. . . that's so new . . . . sorry to hear!  

I'm adding cedar blocks to all drawers!

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golferdrmjr

I use clear plastic sweater boxes that seal tight. I can put four to five in each box and since the boxes are clear, I can easily see where they are in the box. You just have to make sure you fold the sweater nicely so there are no wrinkles.

Are these the same plastic box from the Hardware stores?  Where do you find them, Don?

I just get them at Target. 16 quart size works well. But use whatever size works for you.

You can also get small cedar balls to throw into those plastic boxes -- Bed, Bath & Beyond, similar places.

Woolite also has a product that does a quick "dry clean" in the dryer. I've had great luck refreshing sweaters and slacks. It's in the laundry aisle at any grocery, comes in a box of several foil packets. You just open one up, put the damp sheet in the dryer with several similar items, and turn it on a low setting for 20 minutes or less.

Don you motivated me, thinking I'm going to go your route! I like being able to look inside and see the 'kids!

Good stuff Don!  Will do... Knowing all these turns green lights to future Merinos.

Thanks!

golfchick

You can also get small cedar balls to throw into those plastic boxes -- Bed, Bath & Beyond, similar places.

Woolite also has a product that does a quick "dry clean" in the dryer. I've had great luck refreshing sweaters and slacks. It's in the laundry aisle at any grocery, comes in a box of several foil packets. You just open one up, put the damp sheet in the dryer with several similar items, and turn it on a low setting for 20 minutes or less.

GolfChick, I thought I was reading a post from Don as I replied earlier.  While his plastic sealed box is a fantastic idea, all your suggestions are spot on!

iPhones are fun, but makes me crossed eyes... Its tiny screen isn't easy even with four eyes.

Thank you!

No'l

Wool really isn't any harder to take care of than other fabrics, you just need to pay attention.

Wash it by hand using warm water and some Woolite or other cleaner. Blot it dry. Lay flat to dry. DO NOT HANG IT! if you are lucky enough, there are great front load washing machines today that actually have a wool setting, and this way is simply the best to care for the garment.

Finally, Don has nailed it for folding and putting the items in a plastic box with a cedar block. Works great.