How to steam wool garments
Wool is a delicate fabric: steam it hanging vertically, on a delicate mode, with smooth top-to-bottom strokes and without pressing the nozzle against it.
Steaming wool
- Hang the garment on a hanger and pull it slightly taut — it's best to steam vertically.
- Switch on the delicate “Silk” mode.
- Don’t press the nozzle against the fabric — keep it a few centimeters away.
- Work from top to bottom with gentle, smooth strokes, without lingering in one spot.
- After steaming, leave the garment on the hanger for 10–15 minutes to cool and dry.
The result
- Wool garments look fresh, with no creases and none of the shine an iron can leave behind.
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