HONEY, I SHRUNK THE CLOTHES

Many of us have known the sadness of accidentally shrinking clothes in the wash.

But, there is a simple way to help reverse the process – all you need is baby shampoo.

If you’ve discovered your favourite garment is half the original size after washing, you can follow these simple steps.

Firstly, fill a sink or bucket with lukewarm water and add a cap of baby shampoo.

Then you should put the shrunk item to soak in the water for 30 minutes and gently stretch it with your fingers to relax the fibres of the clothing.

Next, remove the garment and gently squeeze out the water without rinsing.

You should then lay the item flat on a large towel, and then roll it up with the clothing inside to absorb the moisture.

The clothing should be damp but not wet, and you should gently stretch the item out as it lies out to dry.

You should continue doing this until the garment is back to its original size.

Fingers crossed you’ll have your favourite jumper or top back in no time.

Rune Sovndahl, CEO of Fantastic Services, gave his tips for keeping clothes in new condition.

He said: “Consider hand washing – it’s quick and effective and if you have a bath you can even wash a few items at a time.

“This is a kinder option for your clothing, and will clean them without damaging them. It’s also a good idea if you only need to wash one or two items.

“Most good washing machines also have ‘delicate’ cycles and the ability to do a cold wash – both of these will protect your clothing and help stop them from shrinking.

“Generally, the cheaper the item is, the less likely the fabric is to last.”