If your washing machine does not have a wool cycle use the cold water wash or wash cycle for delicates.
Wool cycle on washing machine. In Washing Machine Place the inside-out sweater or the mesh laundry bag with the sweater inside in the washing machine. The wool cycle automatically comes up set as they recommend for spin and with a warm water cycle. The drum should be not more than one-third full.
Saved a lot of dry cleaning charges. Felting happens in the washing machine in a full cycle at 40 or 60 degrees Celsius check label of yarn as some wools felt at 40 degrees some at 60 degrees. The cycle takes 40 mins and I wash all my handknits using Eucalan in there.
After the wash remove your wool garments from the drum roll them into a towel and squeeze. The Regular or Normal Cycle. A short wash program of approximately 15 minutes for up to 2kg of lightly soiled washing or a 30 minute wash program for up to 35kg.
The wool program is very gentle wash action at a high level of water followed by gentle rinse but. In between the rinses the machine does a bit of gentle tumbling around to remove water. Use a neutral mild detergent that is preferably Woolmark recommended look for the Woolmark symbol on the packet.
Garments with appliques or sequins Sheer fabrics such stockings pantyhose and curtains if specified as machine washable Items with weak fibres such as antique pieces or clothing with lace Gym clothing. If you can not do it for some reason reduce at least the spin speed. The lower speed and shorter wash cycle will help prevent stretching and ripping of fabric.
Dip a sponge into a bowl of vinegar and scrub underneath the plastic or rubber seal around the door of your washing machine. Some very delicate wool blends may be dry clean only. Super Quick 15 30.