How to Lanolize Wool Covers
Lanolin is a rich, natural conditioner and waterproofing for wool. Restoring lanolin back to wool that has had its lanolin depleted is called lanolizing. Lanolizing wool covers keeps the wool soft and extends the life of the cover. Refreshing the wool's lanolin in your wool covers aids in the wool's natural ability to hold liquid and maintains its natural antibacterial properties. Lanolize your wool covers about once a month to keep them looking and functioning like new. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Lanolin, solid or liquid
- Wool safe soap
- Large bowl
- Hot water
- Tepid water
- Baby shampoo
- Towel
Instructions
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Wash the wool cover in a wool safe soap. Gently press the water out of the cover and set the cover aside.
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Add 1 cup of hot water to the bowl. Add 1 tsp. of lanolin and a few drops of baby shampoo to the hot water. Swish the lanolin and shampoo in the hot water until it is mixed.
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Add enough tepid water to the bowl to submerge the cover.
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Place the wool cover into the bowl. Gently submerge it, then leave it soaking overnight.
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Drain the water from the bowl. Wrap the cover in a towel and gently remove as much excess water as possible without wringing it.
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Lay the wool cover out to dry.
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Tips & Warnings
Don't wring your wool covers or agitate them too much while washing. This will cause the covers to shrink and lose their shape. Don't put your wool covers in water that is too hot or too cold. Room temperature water is recommended.
