2012.06.28

Anyone who's ever done laundry has probably experienced accidentally shrinking a shirt (or other article of clothing) in the wash. But instead of tossing or giving it away to someone smaller, Redditor oberstofsunshine offers this simple fix:
Soak the garment in hot water and hair conditioner for 5 minutes and then stretch it back to size.
If you're not in a hurry, try wearing it in the shower with warm water and pulling on it. Either way, hot water seems to be the common denominator when it comes to shirt-shrinking issues. Head over to Mental Floss for a few more tips on how to avoid shrinkage.

