(It's) Real Simple

I just got the November issue of Real Simple. If you don't subscribe, you should--immediately. Page 110 has some great suggestions on "How to Care for Wool."

"One benefit of wool is that it doesn't need to be cleaned often. It doesn't generate much static electricity, so it doesn't attract dirt. And the coiled, springy crimp in wool fibers can keep dirt from penetrating the surface. Here are four easy ways to keep your garment in good condition.

• Avoid hanging knit wool shirts and sweaters; gravity can stretch their more delicate fibers. Instead, fold them. Woven fabrics, like gabardine pants and jackets, are fine to hang and will lose their wrinkles if hung in a steamy bathroom.
• Remove surface soil by brushing wool lengthwise with a lint brush or a sponge.
• To store items between seasons, have them cleaned first. (Moths are attracted to the oils your body leaves behind.) Always store wool garments in a cloth bag.
• For items with labels that say DRY-CLEAN ONLY, know that most manufacturers recommend dry-cleaning a wool item only twice a season. Doing to more often than that can leave wool with a shiny surface.