13 Clever Laundry Hacks to Keep Your Clothes Bright and Spring Fresh

5. To repair clothes that shrank, use baby shampoo.

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Baby shampoo or conditioner relaxes fibers in shrunken garments. Soak the item in warm water with a small squeeze of shampoo for 10–15 minutes, blot gently with a towel, and lay flat to dry. The fabric slowly stretches back to its original size, rescuing favorite pieces.