Wool Washing guide
I stained my wool product. How do i take care of it?
Spot cleaning: For small stains, you often don't need a full wash, dab with a cloth and a little wool wash diluted in water, working from the outside of the stain in.
How do i dry Icelandic wool?
Drying
- Lay the item on a clean towel, roll it up to squeeze out excess water, then unroll.
- Reshape it to its original dimensions and dry flat on a fresh towel or drying rack, away from direct sun or heat.
- Never hang wet wool — it'll stretch out of shape.
How do i wash Icelandic wool?
Hand washing (recommended)
- Fill a basin with lukewarm to cool water (around 30°C/86°F) — never hot, and avoid big temperature swings.
- Add a wool-specific detergent (like Woolite, Eucalan, or a no-rinse wool wash) or a mild, pH-neutral soap.
- Submerge the item and gently press water through it — don't rub, scrub, twist, or agitate. Agitation + heat is what causes felting.
- Let it soak for 10–15 minutes.
- Drain and press out soapy water (don't wring). Refill with clean water at the same temperature and rinse by pressing, not swishing.
