Things You'll Need:
- Tape/lint remover
- Clothes shaver
- Dry cleaning kit
- Carbonated water
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Step 1
Use a lint remover to remove the excess lint or pet hair that is sticking to the wool. If you do not have a lint remover, make a loop with the tape, sticky side out, place your hand inside the loop, and run the tape over the wool.
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Step 2
Wool starts to attract more lint particles when there are loose threads. Use the clothes shaver to remove the excess threads on the coat. This will also make the coat appear newer, as the loose threads that occur from wear will not be visible.
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Step 3
Check the label to see how to clean the coat. If it does not need to be dry cleaned, gently hand wash it with mild soap. Roll it up in a towel to dry it. Do not wring the coat out to dry, as this will stretch the material and the coat may be misshapen after it dries. After drying the coat, reshape it on a towel and lay it flat to dry.
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Step 4
If the entire coat does not need to be cleaned, you can spot clean the coat with cool water or a stain remover (check to ensure it will work on wool). If the stain is food related, try rubbing the stain with carbonated water.
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Step 5
If the label says dry clean only, you can try using an at home dry cleaning kit, such as Dryel.
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Step 6
Take the coat to a dry cleaner. If you are not able to clean the coat on your own, or the label says dry clean only and the home kit does not work, it is best to leave it to a professional. Wool can easily shrink or become damaged, so if you are not able to clean the coat give it to a professional dry cleaner, to ensure it is not damaged.
