Sunday, September 13, 2026

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How the French Care for Wool

Aired rather than washed, folded rather than hung, brushed rather than laundered. A wool garment worn for a day and hung overnight in fresh air is clean again in most French households.

Stop washing your jumpers after every wear. Air them overnight, brush any pilling with a sweater comb, and wash only when actually dirty.

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