How many times has this became of you?
You wash a brand-new sweater that was worn once only. Whenever you retrieve it from the dryer, you find that it's covered in pilling, better known as those annoying balls of fuzz that won't go away.
Who's to blame for this?
It's not your washing machine's fault. It has little to do with the quality of the clothing.
The pilling on clothes occurs in both inexpensive and pricey garments.
Pilling is bound to happen because of the friction around the fabric during normal wear and use. You'll find pilling on most natural and synthetic fibers, particularly polyester and polyester blends.
Five ways to prevent or minimize pilling on clothes:
Don't mix fabric types.
People often tell us that they wash according to color, for fear that mixing colors will cause dye runoff. However, a wiser process could be to keep polyesters separate from other fabrics like wool and cotton.
For delicate fabrics, make use of your washing machine's gentle cycle.
Reduced washing and slower agitation may help.
Turn the clothing inside out.
Use a laundry bag
This prevents delicate garments from rubbing against non-delicate fabrics.
Dry clothing on the flat surface or reduce the time they spend within the dryer.
You can remove pilling on clothes by picking up a simple handheld or battery-powered de-piller. They are available for $15 at most retailers that stock laundry-related accessories.
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