Sweatshirts: Wash after 6 wears. Jackets and parkas: Wash twice each winter season. Hats, gloves and scarves: Wash 3 to 5 times each winter season. Hosiery: Wash after every wear. Leggings and pants: Wash every 1 to 3 wears. Blankets: Twice a season depending on personal linen washing preference. [3] X Research source
Don’t rub too hard when spot treating or the dirt will settle deeper into the fleece fiber. For extra stubborn spots try a mild acid like lemon juice or vinegar to lift the stain. [5] X Research source
DIY natural detergent: ¼ cup of baking soda, 1 cup hydrogen peroxide or vinegar. You want oxygen in the water to break up the water surface tension creating the bubbles and removing the dirt. [8] X Research source Vinegar eliminates odours, is anti-bacterial and helps remove soap and grime buildup. [9] X Research source
Pull fleece garments inside out to reduce lint specs appearing on the outside. Avoid washing fleece with other items such as towels and sheets. Towels are the main culprit for lint specs!
To save the fabric colour from fading air dry inside or in the shade away from direct sunlight. [11] X Research source
Drying outdoors away from harsh sunlight is a great way to air fleece dry without pilling. [15] X Research source
