Your sweaters look worn out. Here's how to make them look brand new again.

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Is your beloved knitwear looking a bit worse for wear? Even if a garment is relatively new, pilling, stretching and fading can make it look old and sloppy. But fear not! We're here to rescue those cozy favorites and help them look stylish for years to come. 

We're sharing all the tricks you need in your toolbox to easily refresh and repair old knitwear without the need for professional intervention or a trip to the trash can. From banishing those unsightly pills in a flash to mastering the art of washing your knitwear at home, we've got you covered. Here are a few easy ways to refresh and repair old knitwear.

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How to wash and refresh old knitwear at home

• For machine washable knitwear like sweaters and sweatshirts, fold them inside out, wash them on cold and lay them flat to air dry.
• For extra delicate knitwear like cashmere, hand wash it using a gentle detergent and cold water. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric, as this can stretch or damage it. Instead, gently squeeze out excess water and lay it flat to air dry.
• To remove pilling or fuzz from sweaters, an affordable fabric shaver is highly effective. Move the shaver slowly over the fabric in back-and-forth or circular motions.
  • Tip: Use a fabric shaver after washing and drying your garment and before storing it away. This ensures your sweater or sweatshirt is ready to wear when you need it.
• If a fabric shaver isn't available, a pumice stone can serve as a suitable alternative for removing pilling.
• An inexpensive razor can also be used to remove pilling. Hold the garment flat and shave carefully.
  • Tip: Use a lint roller or packing tape to remove shaved pills from the fabric.

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• Editor's Choice dryer balls: Smart Sheep Wool Dryer Balls 
• The best stain-removing detergent: PersilProClean 
• A supersized laundry backpack: Azhido 115L Extra Large Laundry Backpack 
• Lingerie bags for all your delicates: Bagail Mesh Bag Set 
• A sweater-saving fabric shaver: Conair Fabric Shaver and Lint Remover 

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