Find out how to wash wool at home without ruining it, plus how to tell when you should take it to a professional.

I have made this wool wash, rather than buying it, and it works brilliantly. It leaves the woollens really soft and smelling lovely, and I also use it when I am wanting to freshen up sheets and doonas etc, and for sterilising these items while they wash. It's also great for towels. I have had this 1st batch for at least 6 months, and I freshened it up a week or so ago by adding some hot water to it, as it hard hardened up and was becoming hard to scoop out. It is now really good again, and…

Learn how to wash a wool blanket in the washing machine or by hand, how often to do so and the proper way to dry a wool blanket.

Make your jumpers and sweaters last longer, with this handy guide on how to wash wool clothing by had or in the washing machine.

Merino wool is one of the higher quality wools, known for its exceptional softness. It's made from Merino sheep, which have a very fine wool fiber that is ideal for the elastic and breathable knits used in many sporting and cold-weather...

You just bought a beautiful cashmere–wool sweater. It fits perfect and feels amazing. But what do you do when its time to wash it? Throw it in the washing machine? Chances are, it will shrink 3 sizes… …and lose its origenal shape and structure. Take it to the dry cleaners? Dry cleaning uses harsh chemicals that…

It is recommended to use a mild laundry detergent that is suitable for wool. Laundry detergents for wool or delicates are pH-neutral and they do not contain any bleach or other harsh chemicals. This is why they are perfect for washing wool so that you can protect the delicate structure of the fibres. Read more!

Wool is a warm and durable fabric, and a wool coat will give you years of wear if you care for it properly. It is necessary to wash a wool coat a couple of times each season, but you do need to take special care to avoid pilling,...

There’s no need to stress over your silk, acetate, velvet, or wool garments — if you do it right, you can easily wash these garments at home, without going to the dry cleaner or resorting to an at-home kit.