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Simple 3-Step Method To Unshrink Clothes Using Baby Shampoo

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Have you ever had a favorite shirt shrink in the washing machine? Don’t be concerned! You may use this simple 3-step process to restore the original shape of your shirts, jeans, and other items.

I’m betting that most of us have felt the agony of accidentally shrinking a favorite garment in the wash or dryer because we forgot to read the laundry care instructions on the garment. You may have even resigned yourself to dumping that shrunken item into the donation pile after cursing the gods or eating your feelings. And, while I can’t change what happened in the past, I can give you a simple solution to avoid such a catastrophe in the future!

Today I’ll be sharing a simple 3-step method you can use to actually unshrink your clothes. I’ve used this method dozens of times at this point (because I never seem to learn from my laundry mistakes), and it has worked like a charm every time. :-). So let’s get started!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Bucket or sink
  • Baby shampoo
  • 2 large, clean bath towels

How To Unshrink Clothes Quickly And Easily

To unshrink most clothing, soak the item in a solution of lukewarm water and a capful of baby shampoo. Gently knead the item with your hands to help relax the fibers. Gently pat or roll dry with a towel, and then use your hands to gently stretch the item out to its original size. Then air dry.

Step 1 – Soak in a Solution of Lukewarm Water & Baby Shampoo

Fill a sink (or bucket) with lukewarm water then add a capful of baby shampoo to the water.

Place the item you want to unshrink into the sudsy water. Let it soak for a minute or two, then gently knead the item with your hands to help relax the fibers.

Step 2 – Absorb Water From Shrunken Clothing with a Towel

Lay out one of your big, clean bath towels and lay the clothing item flat out on top of it.

Roll the towel up from one end so the clothing item is wrapped inside. Press on the towel gently to absorb the excess water, then unroll the towel.

Step 3 – Gently Stretch & Reshape Clothing

Grab your second clean bath towel and lay the damp piece of clothing out on it.

Use your hands to gently stretch the item out to its original size. Finally, leave the clothing item on the towel and allow it to air dry completely.

A Note On Rising: You’ll notice the directions don’t mention anything about rinsing out the shampoo water. That’s because in my experience, this process doesn’t leave very much soap behind in the clothes, and the little soap that does remain seems to help keep the fibers pliable during the stretching process. So I see no reason to fret over it! 🙂

BONUS: Tips For Unshrinking Specific Materials

When it comes to unshrinking, some materials are more forgiving than others. Here’s what you can expect according to what material your item is made out of:

Cotton & Cotton Blends

These are probably the easiest materials to unshrink. Follow the steps I outlined above and you’ll have your item back to its original shape in no time!

Cashmere, Wool, & Other Animal Fibers

It’s a little more difficult to stretch these materials back out, especially with tight knits, but this method can still work well. Try gently pulling and stretching the garment while it’s still submerged in the sudsy water.

Synthetics (Polyester, Rayon, Etc.)

This method can works really well on synthetics, but it’s easy to go overboard and stretch them too far. Just be very gentle when stretching them back into shape.

Denim

To unshrink clothes like denim and denim blends, try a different approach. First, put the jeans on and sit in a lukewarm bath for about 15 minutes. Then dry yourself off so the jeans aren’t dripping wet, and move around in them for about an hour afterwards.

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