I’m a dry cleaner & my £6 Amazon tool will make your fleeces and jumpers soft again – it even works on kids’ teddies
A PROFESSIONAL dry cleaner revealed how you can make any jumper or fleece feel soft again.
The laundry expert demonstrated the quick trick, which also works on teddies.
In his viral video, Zachary Pozniak (@jeeves_ny), who describes himself as “New York’s finest dry cleaner,” talked his followers through the process.
He explained that the hack works on a variety of materials, including fleece and Sherpa.
Before he began, he showed his audience the before and after results of a coat he had recently worked on.
For his first step, Zachary advised his followers to pick up de-pilling comb to “break up the party.”
You can pick up a de-pilling comb and lint shaver for £6.16 from Amazon.
He also recommended having a lint brush or roller on standby for the task.
As Zachary worked to break up the gathered fabric, which he compared to “little mountains,” he explained why they form.
“Basically, with use, the fibres of fleece start hanging out and talking and form little groups,” he said.
Combing through material helps to separate these groups, making the fabric feel softer.
However, the dry cleaner warned his audience against making an easy mistake that can damage their clothes even further.
“Please be careful because de-pilling combs will remove fibres from your garment so be gentle,” he said.
Finally, Zachary showed his followers how “a little combing does make a big difference” as he held up the jumper.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the advice in the comments section.
“Dry cleaning is an art and blessed when you find a really good one. I have learned so much from your page. Thanks for sharing,” wrote one viewer.
“Also don’t use laundry softener or sheets on the sherpas it’s waxy and adds to the pilling,” suggest another follower.
More winter laundry tips
Tackling laundry in the winter can be a challenge, but these handy tips can help you stay on top of it:
- Use a Dehumidifier: Place a dehumidifier in your drying area to speed up the drying process and prevent dampness.
- Spin Cycle Boost: Run an extra spin cycle on your washing machine to remove excess water from clothes, reducing drying time.
- Indoor Drying Rack: Invest in a good-quality indoor drying rack and position it near a radiator or in a well-ventilated room.
- Tumble Dryer Balls: Add tumble dryer balls to your dryer to help clothes dry faster and reduce static cling.
- Space-Saving Hangers: Use space-saving hangers or a retractable washing line to maximise indoor drying space.
- Microfibre Towels: Lay microfibre towels over your drying rack to absorb extra moisture from hanging clothes.
- Partially Dry Outside: On dry days, hang clothes outside for a short period before bringing them in to finish drying.
These hacks can help you keep your laundry routine efficient and your clothes fresh, even during the colder months.
“Have you tried a cat brush? My daughter uses that on her sherpa blanket and it looks soooo new,” said a third person.
“I’ve seen people use them of fuzzy stuffed animals,” shared another viewer.
“I like the used look, it’s been well loved,” commented one TikTok user.
“I have a de-piller and it’s great. Never thought to use it on fleece,” wrote another follower.
“I have tried this, but it doesn’t seem to work with synthetic sherpa material,” warned one commenter.