See Also: 11 Questions Every Beginner in Felt Crafts Should Ask<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nDirt can seep into the fibers’ pores, the sun can bleach them, and water can weaken the felt, making it appear dirty. After all, anything with dirt on it will not look good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, to keep your felt craft projects looking tidy and showy, you need to clean them and maintain them in a certain way. So, what are the factors that are enemies of felt? Let’s look at them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMoisture:<\/strong> When dry, batts are very durable and can be struck without much impact. However, this completely changes when we talk about wet felting. Damp felts are fragile and fragile. I advise against storing felt products on low floors, baths, garage doors, or other moist locations. Dry your felt items as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\nPests:<\/strong> Pests can seriously damage your felt. Moths and carpet beetles love wool. It is always better to use prevention methods than deal with annoying infestations. Use lavender scents or store your felt stuff in sealed and safe containers as simple measures. Keeping them in breathable cotton bags is another good option. For worst-case scenarios, though, you can use any store-bought bug repellant. However, be sure to read the instructions well before using them.<\/li>\n\n\n\nLight Source:<\/strong> Uses azo-free dyes to dye Felt and Yarn wool. Besides the types of stains used, the light fastness of the felt may be affected if the product is exposed directly to the light source. In addition, exposure to a direct light source can cause paints to deteriorate and minimize viability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTips on Cleaning Felt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs a result, felt is an excellent material because quality wool or wool blend is highly durable. However, the best way to store felt and keep it clean for a long time is to follow the tips below. Still, the principles below will work for any fabric material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nAlways allow the felt to dry in an airy and dry place away from the sun.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Never bend or stretch the felt, as this will permanently damage its structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Avoid overuse of felt because even the oily part of the skin can stain the felt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n If you choose to wash the, felt in the water, wrap the felt in a towel and press firmly to remove moisture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Do not dry the felt with a hairdryer, as heat can cause it to shrink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Do not place the felts to dry in direct sun, as the sun’s heat can change the felt color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Try not to touch the felt without first washing your hands, as the oils from your fingers can be easily absorbed and leave fingerprints on the felt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n If any stubborn lint is stuck to your felt product, use masking tape to remove it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Use small scissors to trim any strays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Felt can attract moths as it usually contains wool fibers. 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