The Ultimate Guide to Sweater Care: Keep Your Sweaters Looking Their Best

As Spring slowly approaches, it's time to start thinking about caring for your sweaters. Proper sweater care can extend the life of your favorite knits, keeping them soft, fresh, and looking new for years to come. Whether you have wool, cashmere, or cotton sweaters, professional cleaning can help maintain their quality. While at-home washing can sometimes work, professional dry cleaning ensures that delicate fabrics receive the best treatment. Sweaters require special care to avoid pilling, stretching, or shrinkage. Professional cleaning also helps to remove deep-set stains, odors, and dust while preserving the softness and shape of your garments.

Benefits of Professional Sweater Cleaning

• Extends Garment Life

  Proper cleaning prevents fiber damage, keeping your sweaters looking new for longer.

• Removes Stubborn Stains & Odors

  Professional cleaning uses specialized techniques to eliminate deep-set stains and persistent odors that home washing might miss.

• Preserves Fabric Integrity

  Delicate fabrics like cashmere and wool are treated gently to prevent shrinking or stretching. Professional cleaning also restores the original texture and freshness of your sweaters.

• Prepares Sweaters for Seasonal Storage

  Cleaning before storing sweaters away helps prevent moth damage and keeps them fresh for next season.

• Saves Time and Effort

  Different sweater materials require specific types of cleaning and care, and this can be tough to manage at home. Allowing professionals to handle the cleaning process can save you a lot of time and stress.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sweater Cleaning and Care

• How often should I clean my sweaters?

  Sweater cleaning depends on the material and how often you wear them. Materials like cashmere and silk should be washed between 2-3 wears, while sweaters made from wool and thicker materials may be worn closer to 5 times between washes.

• Can all sweaters be dry cleaned?

  Most wool, cashmere, and delicate fibers benefit from dry cleaning, but some cotton or synthetic blends may be machine washable. Always check the care label, and when in doubt, bring your sweater to our professionals for proper care.

• How do I prevent my sweaters from pilling?
  Pilling happens when fibers rub against each other, which is common in fabrics like wool, cotton, and polyester. Washing sweaters inside out may help to prevent pilling. If pilling does occur, our team can carefully remove it to refresh your sweater’s texture. We also have Sweater Bricks available in our stores. These pumice-like tools gently remove pilling and fuzz, helping your favorite knits look their best.

• How much is sweater cleaning?

  Our professional sweater cleaning starts at $11.25. At Benzinger’s, we are always happy to provide pricing estimates for any service. See some of our most common service prices here.

• What is the best way to store sweaters?
  Sweaters should be folded rather than hung up, in order to prevent stretching. This also helps the sweater maintain is original shape. Sweaters should be stored in a cool, dry place and be sure to use breathable storage bags when putting them away for the season.

March Special: 20% Off Sweater Cleaning

Spring is the perfect time to clean your winter wardrobe and get it ready for storage. Our March Special is 20% off Sweater Cleaning! Don’t wait until next season to deal with stains or odors, bring your sweaters in now and we’ll help keep them looking their best! Drop off to any of our stores, or schedule a free pickup!