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Hand Wash Kit Wool

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Everything you need for gentle, controlled hand washing of wool and other animal fibres.

The Yarn Food Wool Hand Wash Set pairs our 300 ml Wool Wash with our drainable, fold-flat hand wash basin, making it easier to wash wool, cashmere, merino and other delicate animal fibres without unnecessary lifting, wringing or handling.

The basin’s drainable base lets you release the wash water while the garment remains supported inside. Once drained, you can gently press out excess water before transferring the garment to a towel — particularly useful for delicate, heavy or treasured knitwear.

Our low-foam Wool Wash cleans without repeated rinsing, while added lanolin helps condition animal fibres and maintain their naturally soft, supple feel.

Ideal for everyday woollens, cashmere, handmade garments and full wet blocking.

1. WHY YARN FOOD?

A GENTLER WAY TO HAND WASH
Wet wool can become surprisingly heavy. The drainable basin lets you release the water without repeatedly lifting a saturated garment from the sink, helping reduce unnecessary pulling, stretching and handling of the fibres.

MADE FOR WOOL & ANIMAL FIBRES
Wool Wash is designed specifically for wool, merino, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, angora and other animal fibres.

WITH ADDED LANOLIN
Lanolin helps condition animal fibres and maintain their naturally soft, supple feel.

NO REPEATED RINSING REQUIRED
Wool Wash uses surfactants that loosen dirt from the fibres and suspend it in the wash water. When you drain the basin, the loosened dirt leaves with the water rather than settling back into the fibres. Because the formula is low-foaming, repeated rinsing isn’t needed.

This means less handling and agitation of delicate fibres during washing, while allowing the conditioning ingredients to remain in the garment.

IDEAL FOR WET BLOCKING
Our roots are in knitting. The basin gives handmade pieces plenty of room to soak for their first wash and full wet block before being gently removed, towel-dried and pinned to shape.

FOLDS FLAT FOR STORAGE
Once you’re finished, the lightweight basin collapses down for easy storage until the next wash.

2. FRAGRANCE

A soft lavender fragrance designed to leave wool and other animal fibres smelling clean and fresh without being overpowering.

3. HOW TO USE

WOOL WASH — HAND WASHING

  • Open the basin and fill with 5 litres of cold to tepid water.
  • Add 3–6 pumps (5–10 ml) of Wool Wash.
  • Use 3 pumps / 5 ml for soft water.
  • Use 6 pumps / 10 ml for hard water.
  • Submerge the garment and leave to soak for 20 minutes.
  • Open the drain in the base of the basin and allow the wash water to run away while the garment remains supported inside.
  • Gently press the garment to remove excess water. Avoid rubbing, wringing or excessive agitation.
  • Transfer the garment to a clean towel, roll it up and press out further moisture.
  • Lay flat or block to dry.
  • There is no need for repeated rinsing.
  • Always follow the yarn ball’s or garment manufacturer’s washing and temperature instructions.

MACHINE WASHING

Our No-Rinse Washes are designed to nourish your garments as a hand-wash treatment. We therefore strongly recommend using the hand-wash method above, as the long-term conditioning effect of the added lanolin cannot be guaranteed when machine washing; repeated machine rinsing may progressively remove lanolin from the fibres.

If you still choose to use Wool Wash in the washing machine:

  • Use Wool Wash on a wool or delicate cycle, following the yarn ball’s or garment manufacturer’s washing and temperature instructions.
  • For particularly delicate, handmade or treasured garments, we recommend hand washing.
4. INGREDIENTS

2–10% anionic surfactants; <5% non-ionic surfactants; <5% amphoteric surfactants; Lavandula Hybrida Grosso Oil; Linalool; parfum; phenoxyethanol; potassium sorbate.

5. SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning: Causes serious eye irritation.

Contains Linalyl Acetate, Linalool and Lavandula Hybrida Grosso. May produce an allergic reaction. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes.

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice or attention.

6. GOOD TO KNOW
  • Includes 300 ml Wool Wash and drainable fold-flat hand wash basin
  • Designed for wool, merino, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, angora and other animal fibres
  • Basin drains from the base so wet garments can remain supported while the water is released
  • Helps reduce unnecessary lifting, stretching and handling of saturated knitwear
  • With lanolin for fibre care and softness
  • Low-foam, no-rinse hand-wash formula
  • Ideal for full wet blocking of handmade pieces
  • Basin folds flat for easy storage
  • Plant-derived surfactants
  • No bleach or enzymes
  • Free from phosphates
  • Wool Wash made in the UK
  • 300 ml Wool Wash gives up to 60 hand washes based on 5 ml per 5 litres of soft water

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  • GENTLER HAND WASHING

    Drain the water away while your garment remains supported in the basin, reducing unnecessary lifting and stretching.

  • WITH LANOLIN FOR SOFTNESS

    Wool Wash helps condition animal fibres and maintain their naturally soft, supple feel.

  • IDEAL FOR WET BLOCKING

    Give handmade pieces their first full wash and soak before gently towel-drying and blocking to shape.

  • FOLDS FLAT FOR STORAGE

    The lightweight drainable basin collapses down neatly when not in use.

FAQs

Why does the water look darker after soaking my knit socks?

Please always test your yarns for colourfastness before washing. The natural cleaning agents in the formula will gently remove grime and dirt from your garment, which will be visible in the basin when you remove your item from the water. For very soiled socks, you can repeat the soaking process twice, or until satisfied with the outcome.

CAN I SOAK MY SOCKS FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES?

In most cases it is safe to soak your socks for longer than 20 minutes, however, we always recommend checking the care information of the yarn you’ve used and special requirements.

Can I use YarnFood in the washing machine?

Yes, you can use Yarn Food in the washing machine on a wool or delicate cycle. Add 15 ml, or 9 pumps, either directly into the machine or into the detergent drawer. Your garments will still be cleaned and fed, but some of the nourishment may be washed out in the rinsing process, which is why
the hand-wash and soak option is the preferred method for Yarn Food.

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