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kilt cleaning
The easiest and more inexpensive way to clean
a kilt is to wash it.
I recently needed to wash my husband, Joe's kilt & documented the process.
My mom, Liz developed the following method, but I'm sure others have cleaned
kilts in a similar manner.
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Before washing - it looks rather grungy,
notice the
spots on the white area. |
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1. Open out the kilt and place in the clean bathtub.
Cover with
enough COLD water and a little bit of mild soap like
Woolite or Ivory Liquid.
2. Gently pat the kilt to make sure it is soaking up the soapy water.
Do not
agitate it too much, agitation makes wool shrink.
Walk away an
allow kilt to soak, 20-30 minutes, or when ever you
remember it.
For
particularly dirty kilts, steps 1 & 2 may be repeated.
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3. Pick up the kilt and drain the dirty water.
This part is tricky, the kilt will be very heavy,
especially a 9 yard kilt!
Allow the kilt to drip, but DO NOT wring.
4. Fill the tub with enough COLD water to cover the kilt,
no soap this time.
Walk away and let it soak for a while, 15-20 minutes.
Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the water runs clear.
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5. Drain the tub of water and hang the
kilt up on very sturdy skirt
hangers, and rinse with
your detachable shower head with COLD
water while the kilt hangs over the tub.
OR
Find a tree or over hang of your house and use the
hose!
Just make sure to run
any sun warmed water out before rinsing.
6. Allow 2-3 days for the kilt to dry
away from direct sunlight,
depending on weather conditions.
The weight of the
water will pull the pleats into place and only
minimal ironing may be needed. |
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After washing, looking much better!
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