How should you wash a wool stole? We would advise that you wash it by hand, with a detergent made especially for natural materials. Do not let it soak for too long. To begin the drying process, put the scarf in a towel to soak up the excess water, but do not wring it out or twist it. Lay the scarf flat to dry, and iron it on a hot setting with the iron’s vapor function to preserve all the properties of the scarf’s natural materials. While putting in the dryer is absolutely out of the question, you can take it in for dry cleaning instead.