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If your wool is no longer water-resistant and leaks, use this guide to restore its natural water-repelling properties. This guide shows how to properly wash and “lanolize” wool items. The process can be used on wool items where water resistance is crucial, such as baby changing pads and diaper covers.
Before beginning, be sure to inspect the items for any solid waste. Rub the fibres to spot clean before proceeding to the instructions. Avoid using a brush as it may damage the wool.
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Fill a bowl with water at room temperature (20 °C or 68 °F).
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Add 1/2 teaspoon of wool wash per 2 L of water.
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Insert the articles into the bowl and let soak for 30 minutes.
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Carefully squeeze the items to allow absorption of soap and water through the wool fibres.
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Lift the items out of the water and gently squeeze to remove excess water and soap.
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Refill the bowl with room temperature water.
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Mix 4 tablespoons of emulsified lanolin into 2 liters of water.
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Add the articles and squeeze to saturate.
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Weight the articles with a heavy glass or a dish.
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Leave to soak for 30 minutes.
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Pull the articles out of the lanolin bath and gently squeeze out excess water.
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Lay flat to dry with a clean towel beneath the items.
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