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Quick question

Hi People,

Our first baby is due at the end of Jan :j and SIL has kindly given me a load of hand knitted blankets/baby clothes. I want to wash them as they've been in her loft for 8+ years but I don't know how. Do I was on the wool setting of the washing machine? Hand wash? Not risk it?! They're quite precious family stuff so I daren't risk ruining them :eek:

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  • lily117
    lily117 Posts: 610 Forumite
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    I would wash them on either delicates or wool programme.
  • I would also advise a delicates or wool programme because i wouldn't want to ruin anyone elses things but my youngest still sleeps with my christening blanket my great grandmother knitted 34 years ago! I throw it in the wash with everything else and it still looks like new!!
    I will save my tesco £1 savings stamps this year! .......so far = £50 (full card#1)
    Card #2 £6. I will not be skint at Chistmas this year!

    Total £56
  • JayJay14
    JayJay14 Posts: 1,918 Forumite
    I would also consider washing them inside a pillow case as this will cut down on the twisting in the machine which may pull them out of shape.
  • zcrat41
    zcrat41 Posts: 1,799 Forumite
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    Thanks people -
    Good tip jj
  • And dry them flat!!
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